Best Headphones under $50050
1. Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones
#1 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Coming from bright headphones for so many years, I honestly and without hyperbole say that, to my ears and brain, NOTHING is lacking on the HD 6XX's sound, and NOTHING..." Read More
2. Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Headphones
#2 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"I purchased this after watching a lot of reviews, opinions, and posts on various websites. It seems right up my alley. A more exciting HD650? Sure. Basically as good..." Read More
3. Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones
#3 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"A ton of value for the dollar here. Handles all genres I throw at it but sparkles so, so well with string instruments - catches every part of a strum - shit's..." Read More
4. Massdrop x Koss Porta Pro X Headphones
#4 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"HIGHS - Not overly sharp, but smooth and pleasant. Surprisingly, they reveal tape hiss and noise. The excessive bass makes these headphones seem treble-shy, but it's..." Read More
5. Drop + EPOS PC38X Gaming Headset
#5 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"DROP + Sennheiser PC38X review This is a summarised version of my review posted on Everyday Listening. For a more in-depth breakdown of features and performance, see..." Read More
6. Massdrop x Koss KSC75X On-Ear Headphones
#6 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Zeos said buy it so I bought myself 3 pairs of them. Going into mod immediately. This is the result. I made replacement grills based on Sony’s design. And I built a..." Read More
7. Koss KPH30i Headphones
#7 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"I swapped out the earpads with Yaxi PortaPro Earpads. Super comfy and love the sound and look. Wires have me worried but lets see how long they last." Read More
8. Drop + EPOS PC38X Yellow Gaming Headset
#8 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"So I guess now is a good time to sneak a bit of a written review on the page before it goes live. I have sort of forgot about the PC37x, it was memorable and certainly..." Read More
9. Massdrop x Meze 99 Noir Closed-Back Headphones
#9 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Comfortable, pleasant, good surround, sufficiently detailed, and a lot of bass. By no means am I an audio expert, and so I have resorted to collating the different..." Read More
10. BLON BL-03 IEM
#10 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Punches WAY above it's weight $$ wise. Exceptional detail, imaging and bass. Plain and simple I hear things with these that I do not hear from my ZSX10 Pro, TinT2,..." Read More
11. Drop + Koss GMR-54X-ISO Gaming Headset
#11 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"The first thing that I noticed upon trying this headset is how light they are - in a good way. They feel to be of high build quality for their price, with accompanying..." Read More
12. Massdrop x Beyerdynamic DT 177X GO Headphones
#12 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Well done Massdrop, Making things I normally dislike into something I really love. Review Below https://youtu.be/U1WshoNeVl8 Disclaimer: These Beyer-dynamic 177X GO..." Read More
13. Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 Planar Magnetic Headphones
#13 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Drop x Hifiman HE-X4 Review - A Steal for the Price https://youtube.com/badseedtech Overview: Its based on the HE-4XX which remains one of my personal favorite..." Read More
14. Drop + HIFIMAN HE5XX Planar Magnetic Headphones
#14 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"5/5 stars for value. 4/5 stars for sound. Great alternative to the HD58X or HD6XX dynamics. Holy f**k $220? I'm so glad Drop is back to its old self where the deal is..." Read More
15. Drop + Koss KPH40X Utility Headphones
#15 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Well balanced sound in the sub $50. I own almost all Koss headphones in this category, Porta Pro, KSC75, KTX PRO1, KPH30i and even Radio Shack Optimus (Realistic)..." Read More
16. Drop + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Closed X Headphones
#16 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Gives your music new life! I upgraded to the Aeon X Closed headphones from a pair of Sennheiser HD6XX headphones, both of which I'm driving from an iFi Micro iDSD..." Read More
17. Drop + HIFIMAN HE-R7DX Closed-Back Headphones
#17 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Gear ipod touch 7 -> HE-R7DX Yggdrasil -> Cavalli Liquid Fire -> HE-R7DX TLDR; These things are going to sell really well. They are comfortable, easy to drive,..." Read More
18. Drop + EPOS H3X Gaming Headset
#18 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"What kind of magic is this? Excellent headset, mic clarity, comfort, and design. Sound is what you expect for this price range, not too bassy which is my..." Read More
19. Drop + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Open X Headphones
#19 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"What the hell. I just received these from Drop today. I'm listening to them as I write this review. I can not for the life of me figure out how I have been missing..." Read More
20. 7HZ Timeless IEM
#20 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"If I had to own only one pair, the Timeless would probably be my choice. Background: retired military (combat arms), mild, bilateral but asymmetrical hearing loss,..." Read More
21. E-MU Teak Headphones w/ Removable Cable
#21 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Here's my review from a couple of years ago, written for reddit. I purchased the Ebony on the first drop. The review is written in comparison to the X00, with which..." Read More
22. Drop + Etymotic ERX In-Ear Monitors
#22 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Drop + Etymotic ERX review. Etymotic needs no introduction when it comes to IEMs. They were around during the early days (before most of you kids in 2022 obtained..." Read More
23. E-MU Wood Series Headphones
#23 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"I'd been curious about these cult classics ever since I first read about them, so I joined the 2018 drop for the removable cable version but got cold feet and canceled..." Read More
24. Moondrop Stellaris Planar Magnetic IEM
#24 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"These sound amazing. The clarity is great for everything I listen to, the only thing to note is if you like bass, you need power. Don't expect your phone to cut it if..." Read More
25. Drop + Ultrasone Signature X Headphones
#25 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Great for bassheads. I have really enjoyed these so far. They are great for genres like EDM, rap and rock as well. They are able to handle bass really well and get..." Read More
26. Sennheiser HD 560S Headphones
#26 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"huge improvement over "gaming". Been through all the "gaming" headsets over the decades. This is Massive improvement over the pc38x and all the others! Like cleaning..." Read More
27. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Gaming Headset (Refurb)
#27 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"The B&O Portal is the sleeper hit of the decade, and the most versatile headphone around! Whether you have the PS5/PC/BT or the XBOX/BT version, this headphone will..." Read More
28. Drop + Grell OAE1 Headphones
#28 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Exceeded any expectations I would've had. I've been waiting for this sound! Like with everything else in life, I've learned to approach deaf headphone purchases..." Read More
29. Sennheiser HD 660 S2 Headphones
#29 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"As much as a bass head has a right to expect from Sennheiser. It was surprisingly easy to open the box, put these headphones on, and listen for multiple hours. The..." Read More
30. Dekoni x HIFIMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones
#30 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Closed backs with open back sound. I finally got mine today, this are my first impressions: This sound really good! Is a neutral tone with good bass and mids , the..." Read More
31. Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Headphones
#31 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
Sennheiser’s prowess in the audiophile space needs virtually no introduction. Now, this iconic brand is raising the stakes in the wireless audio space, too. Read More
32. Akoustyx S-6 Studio Reference IEM
#32 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"keep going through eartips. Love it. Tried many eartips, ended up with the one in the picture, and no more eq!" Read More
33. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H3 IEM
#33 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Takes some breaking in. Comfortable, fairly easy for my mp3 player to drive them. Started out extremely clear but with little bass response, I've got about 20 hours on..." Read More
34. MEE audio Matrix Cinema Wireless Headphones
#34 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
Now in its fourth generation, MEE audio’s Matrix Cinema Wireless Headphones make the perfect complement to any viewing experience—and they just keep getting better and... Read More
35. Sony WH-1000XM3 & Sennheiser HD 6XX Bundle
#35 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Massive value and great sound in this bundle. I keep the Sennheiser plugged in to the PC at my home office. I had never owned a pair of headphones of this caliber, and..." Read More
36. Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset
#36 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"It has been over a year, and I use these headphones every day, but not for gaming. I use them in an office environment. Love the fold-up microphone boom and how it..." Read More
37. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Headphones - GIVEAWAY
#37 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
Our first custom headphones ever, the Massdrop x AKG K7XX have been an enduring community favorite since they first launched more than two years ago. Since then,... Read More
38. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones
#38 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"A pretty good option at this price if you're in the market for open headphones and want something reasonably neutral/accurate. I use this to check mixes and it seems..." Read More
39. Massdrop x NuForce EDC In-Ear Monitors
#39 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"These IEMs are amazing. The response is very flat and they work really well when monitoring audio from my camcorder, what I currently use them for. The only nitpick I..." Read More
40. Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350 Audiophile Headphones
#40 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Excellent headphones. Comfortable, crisp flat sound, super cool. I take these on the plane, use when I’m working, the cable is short which makes it easy to have out. I..." Read More
41. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition
#41 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"So, I might not be a true audiophile by any stretch, but I have always wanted a truly high quality set of headphones. I heard so many good things about these and how..." Read More
42. Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphone
#42 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"If you want just one headphone for everything........ Okay, I'm over 2 months in..... I didn't want to rush a review but I do want to give my viewpoint &..." Read More
43. AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones
#43 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Great, good soundstage for closed headphones. A nice smooth sound, easy to listen to for hours. A little bulky (though not heavy) for on the go use, but for quite..." Read More
44. Massdrop x HiFiMAN RE-00
#44 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
Back in 2007, HiFiMAN released a line of earphones so impressive, it rocketed the still-new company to the ranks of some of the most respected names in the audiophile... Read More
45. Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitors
#45 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"*UPDATED, SEE BOTTOM OF POST* I've owned my EDC3's for just over 5 months now, and I use them nearly every day. They are extremely comfortable, easy to drive, and..." Read More
46. Massdrop x HIFIMAN Bolt In-Ear Monitors
#46 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Pros: Very punchy bass, Excellent noise isolation, L shape jack, Flat cable, Solid housing, only $10 Cons: Mids/Treble is lacking, Cable coating feels cheap. From..." Read More
47. MEE Audio Pinnacle Blue Box
#47 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"Did you ever sit down at a grand piano and play a handful of really really loud keys in the first or second octave? The strings rumble, and the whole room is..." Read More
48. Tin Audio T2 Pro IEM
#48 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"This is the second product I received from Massdrop after a pair of Hifiman HE4XX headphones. I wanted to buy the original Tin Audio T2 since I read online a bunch of..." Read More
49. MEE audio 2nd-Generation IEM Blue Box
#49 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"I wound up with the default M6 (clear). Sound isn't the greatest, but they've become my go-to iem for sleeping. Super lightweight and comfortable. If they break, I'll..." Read More
50. Venture Electronics Monk Plus Exclusive Blue
#50 in Best Headphones under $500 of 50 products
"I bought the Monks just because I had $10 balance in my Paypal account. I never heard of the Monks before and had zero expectation of them sounding even decent. Once..." Read More
