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I’m Caleb Denison, A/V writer for Digital Trends, and I perform the headphone reviews. The headphone industry has recently exploded and as a result we now have a selection of headphones so vast, trying to pick just one borders on intimidating. With our headphone reviews, we aim to help readers narrow things down to a handful of qualified choices by offering some insight on a given headphone’s features, build quality, sound quality and relative ranking against like-priced models.

For headphone buying tips, check out our complete headphone buying guide and our picks for the best over-the-ear headphonesbest in-ear headphones and overall best headphones.

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Sennheiser HD 580 Review
Sennheiser HD 580 Review
  • Audiophile quality sound
  • extremely comfortable
  • Requires an amp to fully enjoy
Our Score: 5
User Score: 4.5
Audeze LCD3 Review
Audeze LCD3 Review
  • Lifelike detail
  • Near perfect frequency response
  • Expensive
Our Score: 5
User Score: 0
Phiaton PS 210 BTNC Review
Phiaton PS 210 BTNC Review
  • Outstanding sound quality
  • Versatile and well-featured
  • Easy to setup and use
Our Score: 5
User Score: 5
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Review
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Review
  • Velvety low end
  • Vibrant, detailed upper register
  • Occasional heavy bass
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Review
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Review
  • Clear detail
  • Excellent timbre reproduction
  • Soft approach occasionally lacks…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Harman Kardon CL Review
Harman Kardon CL Review
  • Exceptional detail
  • Outstanding balance
  • Midrange a little bright
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 5
Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio Review
Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio Review
  • Warm bass
  • Clear, detailed treble
  • No iOS control button included
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 2
Monster Inspiration (Passive Noise Isolation) Review
Monster Inspiration (Passive Noise…
  • Balanced, engaging sound
  • Excellent tonality
  • No ¼-inch (TRS) adapter included
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Sennheiser MM 500-X Review
Sennheiser MM 500-X Review
  • Supremely well-detailed and highly…
  • Wonderfully articulate bass; even…
  • Noise isolation only average
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Yamaha EPH-100 Review
Yamaha EPH-100 Review
  • Balanced, articulate, dynamic and…
  • Deep bass, open mids, nearly perfect…
  • No inline mic or controls
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Aiaiai TMA-1 Review
Aiaiai TMA-1 Review
  • Excellent, lush sound
  • Great sensitivity
  • No padding on headband
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4.5
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 Review
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 Review
  • Extremely effective noise…
  • Open, detailed sound with ample bass
  • Awkward cable lengths
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 2
Denon AH-D1100 Review
Denon AH-D1100 Review
  • Warm, relaxed sound
  • Super comfortable
  • Bass may be a little heavy for some…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 2
Monster Miles Davis Tribute Review
Monster Miles Davis Tribute Review
  • Very clean sound
  • Comfortable, secure fit
  • Bass response may be light for some
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Sennheiser HD800 Review
Sennheiser HD800 Review
  • Exceptional Sound
  • High Quality Construction Extremely…
  • Not easily portable
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 3.5
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Review
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Review
  • Amazing sound quality; solid…
  • Thin cord; expensive
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Shure E3G Review
Shure E3G Review
  • Good sound isolation; strong
  • accurate bass; sound clarity
  • Spendy; tough to fit properly
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 5
Koss KSC75 Review
Koss KSC75 Review
  • Very affordable
  • exceptional sound quality
  • Cheap looking
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Sennheiser Momentum Review
Sennheiser Momentum Review
  • Clear with solid range
  • Balanced sound for all genres
  • Not foldable
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
SOL Republic Master Tracks Review
SOL Republic Master Tracks Review
  • Clear, well balanced sound signature
  • Powerful, defined low end
  • Slight lack of detail in timbre of…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0

- Headphone Reviews

I’m Caleb Denison, A/V writer for Digital Trends, and I perform the headphone reviews. The headphone industry has recently exploded and as a result we now have a selection of headphones so vast, trying to pick just one borders on intimidating. With our headphone reviews, we aim to help readers narrow things down to a handful of qualified choices by offering some insight on a given headphone’s features, build quality, sound quality and relative ranking against like-priced models.

For headphone buying tips, check out our complete headphone buying guide and our picks for the best over-the-ear headphonesbest in-ear headphones and overall best headphones.

How we test headphones

With our headphone reviews, we aim to help readers narrow things down to a handful of qualified choices by offering some insight on a given headphone’s features, build quality, sound quality and relative ranking against like-priced models. Read on to learn how we go about evaluating a pair of headphones. Read More

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