(2016) Headphones and Related

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Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide

Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

• Reviewers Choice

Price: $249

Website: www.akg.com

Brent said: That the noise-canceling AKG N60 NCs came pretty close to the sound quality of my reference midpriced headphones, NAD’s Viso HP50s ($299), is remarkable. Overall, I do prefer the HP50s’ sound, but if I had to choose between them -- indeed, if I had to choose only one set of headphones to live with -- I’d take the N60 NCs for their much greater utility.

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The gist: Great choice for frequent flyers.

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $189

Website: www.arcam.co.uk

Al said: For $189, Arcam’s MusicBoost will not only protect your phone and keep its battery charged, it will make your music sound good. If you own an iPhone 6 or 6s and care about sound quality, Arcam’s MusicBoost is an essential accessory.

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The gist: iPhone-equipped audiophiles rejoice!

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $449

Website: www.audeze.com

Brent said: I would enjoy having headphones that sound like this . . . if they were comfortable, which for me the Sines are not. But if you’re looking for a nice, clean, uncolored sound, I recommend you try the Audeze Sines at a dealer or your nearest hi-fi or headphone show.

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The gist: Although they sound really good, they are not that comfortable.

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $129.95

Website: www.audio-technica.com

Rad said: Due to their light weight and good fit, the Audio-Technica ATH-S700BT SonicFuels will be ideal for those who are looking for quality sound to accompany their physical activities, don’t want any wires in the way, and can’t wear in-ear ’phones.

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The gist: Good alternative to the Koss BT540i ’phones.

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $199

Website: www.audio-technica.com

Rad said: If you want on-ear headphones that deliver a driving midrange and highs to juice up your workout or yardwork, the Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTs might be just the headphones for you.

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The gist: Good sound but they lack deep bass.

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $249.95

Website: www.audio-technica.com

Rad said: Move along, folks, move along -- nothing to hear here.

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The gist: Skip it.

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

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Price: $1099

Website: www.beyerdynamic.de

Brent said: I found the Beyerdynamic T 5 p closed-back model to be excellent headphones capable of bringing out the detail and space in any recording without sounding harsh or fatiguing.

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The gist: Not quite neutral, but with a thoroughly engaging sound.

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Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $399

Website: www.final-audio-design.com/en/

Brent said: The Final Sonorous IIIs have a neutral sound overall, with some of the most perfect, natural, grooving bass reproduction I’ve ever heard from headphones.

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The gist: Solid choice if they fit your head.