Headphone Reviews

- 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.

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Jays t-Jays Three Review
Jays t-Jays Three Review
  • Wide, surrounding sound range
  • Deep, controlled bass
  • Awkward fitting
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Thinksound ts02+mic Review
Thinksound ts02+mic Review
  • Strong bass
  • Warm, deep midrange
  • Inline controls are confusing
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Phiaton PS 20 NC Review
Phiaton PS 20 NC Review
  • Very effective noise cancellation
  • Clean, open sound with impressive…
  • On/Off switch difficult to operate
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Jays a-Jays Three Review
Jays a-Jays Three Review
  • Solid build quality
  • Excellent imaging and sound stage
  • Highs could be brighter
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Sony PiiQ Marqii Review
Sony PiiQ Marqii Review
  • Smooth Treble
  • Punchy Bass
  • Not Collapsible
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
V-Moda Crossfade LP Review
V-Moda Crossfade LP Review
  • Comfortable
  • Hip and Modern look
  • Lackluster Sound Quality
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 4.5
Beats by Dr. Dre Diddybeats Review
Beats by Dr. Dre Diddybeats Review
  • Revealing, powerful sound
  • Unique and stylish design points
  • Bass response may be heavy for some
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Ultrasone HFI-2400 Review
Ultrasone HFI-2400 Review
  • Tight, punchy bass
  • Very Dynamic
  • Open-backed design doesn’t provide…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Phiaton PS 210 Review
Phiaton PS 210 Review
  • Clean, open sound with solid bass
  • Durable build quality
  • Thin ultra-high frequencies
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Grado GR8 Review
Grado GR8 Review
  • Highly accurate sound
  • Lightweight cord tangles easily
  • Limited selection of ear-tips
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Klipsch Image X10i Review
Klipsch Image X10i Review
  • Outstanding bass, treble, clarity and…
  • Incredibly lightweight and small
  • Midrange can sound slightly buried
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
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
Atomic Floyd TwistJax Review
Atomic Floyd TwistJax Review
  • Amazing imagery
  • Deep, clean bass
  • Ear fatigue after prolonged use
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Thinksound Rain Review
Thinksound Rain Review
  • Great sounding
  • Clear and accurate sound
  • Vocals sound distant in hip hop/rock
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Thinksound ts01 Review
Thinksound ts01 Review
  • Good sound quality
  • Solid, tight bass
  • Vocals in hip-hop sound distant
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Shure SRH750DJ Review
Shure SRH750DJ Review
  • Extremely Durable Build Quality
  • Great sound isolation
  • Slightly clumsy
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Jays q-Jays Review
Jays q-Jays Review
  • Very small size, comfortable fit
  • Decent amount of cord feedback
  • Fragile cord
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Review
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Review
  • Big, clean sound
  • Extremely sensitive
  • Bass overwhelms some midrange…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0.5
Cresyn C750E Review
Cresyn C750E Review
  • Good clarity
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Mid-range could be warmer
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Review
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Review
  • Clear sound with low distortion
  • Sturdy build quality
  • Difficult to fit on your head
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0

How we test headphones

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