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This is the ultimate list of the best wireless headphones in which we test and compare the top models from every brand (Sony, Bose, Focal etc) and declare our new winner for 2024.
Our in-house team of expert reviewers have rigorously tested audiophile headphones in their hundreds and handpicked the best performers below across a wide range of budgets. They are not necessarily prohibitively expensive – great-value sound quality worthy of the 'audiophile' label does exist.
The best audiophile headphones we've tested are the Sennheiser HD 800 S. These top-of-the-line headphones aren't for everyone; their high price point puts them out of reach for most users, and you'll need a powerful amplifier to drive them, which can be an additional expense.
The Philips Fidelio L4 are good noise-cancelling headphones with lots to like, though, while the highly anticipated Sonos Ace proved disappointing. May 2024: Two new recommendations: the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones as our favourite noise-cancellers, and the Sony WH-C520 as the best budget pair.
As far as inexpensive ANC headphones go, the JLab JBuds Lux ANC are one of the best of 2024. The ANC performance is decent for the price, reducing low-frequency noise by 50-75% below 700Hz. The headphones excel at isolating high-frequency sounds, blocking up to 46dB in higher ranges.
The best wireless headphones offer great sound, comfort, and smart features, all in a sleek, portable design – no wires needed to enjoy your favorite music, movies, or podcasts.
With LDAC support from compatible devices that's almost as good as aptX Lossless, these are the best wireless headphones for audiophiles.
The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones sound transparent and support practically every high-end Bluetooth codec you could want for wireless audio, including AAC, AptX Adaptive, AptX HD, and LDAC.
Our current Editors' Choice winners include the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for seamless Apple device interoperability, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for class-leading active noise...
With everyday audiophile headphones, you should be able to listen at home or at work while plugged into your smartphone, tablet, computer, or sound system.