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Top Headphones (Over / On Ear)

Based on reviews from 12,754 Redditors
How it works
1,749 discussions analyzed:

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r/sysadmin: Remote Sysadmins, what's your go to headset for meetings?

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Models

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1
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

65
4
5
Amazon $229
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2
FiiO FT1 Closed-back Headphones

38
2
2
Amazon $164
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3
FiiO FT1 Pro

31
1
2
Amazon $199
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4
Sony WH-1000XM4

55
3
9
Amazon $348
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5
HIFIMAN Edition XS

27
4
2
Amazon $209
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6
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

29
0
3
Amazon $129
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7
Skullcandy Crusher Evo

24
0
2
Amazon $109
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8
Sennheiser HD 25

26
2
4
Amazon $129
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9
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

30
2
6
Amazon $129
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10
Philips Fidelio X2HR

15
1
1
Amazon $164
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11
Sony WH-1000XM5

31
3
8
Amazon $248
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12

10
0
0
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13
Sennheiser HD 25 Light

19
2
3
Amazon $129
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14
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Master

9
0
0
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15
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

13
0
1
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16
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2

13
1
1
Amazon $212
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17
Meze Audio 105 AER

9
0
0
Amazon $399
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18
Sennheiser HDB 630

21
2
6
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19
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 Ohm)

17
1
3
Amazon $179
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20
Sony MDR-MV1

8
0
0
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21
Soundcore Life Q30

8
1
0
Amazon $53
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22
Meze Audio 99 Classics (2nd Gen)

10
1
1
Amazon $249
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23
HIFIMAN Sundara

13
0
2
Amazon $159
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24
Meze Audio 109 Pro

8
0
0
Amazon $799
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25
Sony Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset

10
1
1
Amazon $298
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 17, 2026

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How to Choose Headphones (Over / On Ear) for:
Bass-Heavy Music(According to Reddit)

Who is this for?

Fans of EDM, Hip-Hop, and R&B who want an immersive, 'fun' sound signature.

Unique demands

Bass-heavy genres require a specific 'V-shaped' or bass-boosted tuning that is the opposite of the neutral response sought by studio professionals.

  • Strong sub-bass extension (rumble)
  • Physical bass impact (slam/punch)
  • Closed-back design for pressure buildup
  • App-based EQ for low-end customization

Prioritize

✅Low-end extension and depth: The ability to reproduce frequencies down to 10-20Hz without distortion.
✅Bass impact/slam: The physical sensation of air moving, which is essential for the 'energy' of EDM and Hip-Hop.

Deprioritize

❌Neutral or 'flat' studio tuning: Reference headphones can sound 'thin' or 'boring' to users who want to feel the energy of the bass.
❌Open-back designs: Open-backs physically cannot build the air pressure required for deep, impactful sub-bass 'slam'.

Brands:

1

Sennheiser

1680
291
224
2

Sony

1790
338
548
3

Beyerdynamic

741
109
106
4

Bose

741
128
134
5

HIFIMAN

440
77
62
6

Audio-Technica

375
64
69
7

Soundcore

237
26
24
8

Meze Audio

138
19
10
9

SteelSeries

278
48
61
10

HyperX

209
32
30

FAQs

The ranking is based on aggregated user sentiment from Reddit. It aims to show which Headphones (Over / On Ear) are the most well reviewed.


Ranking factors:

  1. The number of positive user sentiments
  2. The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
  3. How specific the user was in their reference to the model

Scoring mechanism:

  • Each user contributes up to 1 "vote" per model, regardless of no. of comments on it.
  • A user's vote is less than 1 if the user does not specify the exact model - their 1 vote is "spread out" among the possible models.
  • More popular models are given more weight (to account for the higher likelihood that they are the model being referred to).

Score calculation for ranking:

  • We combine the normalized positive sentiment score and the normalized positive:negative ratio (weighted 75%-25%)
  • This score is used to rank the Headphones (Over / On Ear) in descending order

Our data includes Reddit comments and posts from the past 1 year from 3/17/2026, to keep rankings fresh and relevant.

We continuously crawl Reddit for discussions on Headphones (Over / On Ear) across all subreddits. Each comment and post is analyzed to identify specific Headphones (Over / On Ear) models and brands, and then a sentiment analysis is performed to gauge user satisfaction.

Our rankings shows the most popular, well-reviewed Headphones (Over / On Ear) among Reddit users. It is a good starting point for finding the best Headphones (Over / On Ear) for you, especially if you're looking for tried-and-tested ones. However, individual needs vary, so the best model depends on what you're looking for.

Reddit has an exceptionally strong strong community and moderation. Because of that Reddit is one of the last bastions of genuine online discussions. That makes Reddit a great source for real, unbiased opinions from everyday users. That's why so many people include "Reddit" in their Google searches.