SoundStageNetwork.com | SoundStage.com - (2016) Headphones and Related

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Reviewers Choice

Price: $249

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.

Reviewers' Choice

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: Great choice for frequent flyers.

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; 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.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: iPhone-equipped audiophiles rejoice!

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; 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.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

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

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; 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.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

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

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; 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.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: Good sound but they lack deep bass.

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Price: $249.95

Website: www.audio-technica.com

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

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: Skip it.

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; Category: (2016) Headphones and Related

Reviewers Choice

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.

Reviewers' Choice

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

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

Details: Parent Category: 2016 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide; 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.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: Solid choice if they fit your head.