Best Open Back Headphones under $20049
1. Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones
#1 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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 Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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 Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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 Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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 Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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. Koss KPH30i Headphones
#6 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
7. Drop + EPOS PC38X Yellow Gaming Headset
#7 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
8. Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 Planar Magnetic Headphones
#8 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
9. Drop + HIFIMAN HE5XX Planar Magnetic Headphones
#9 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
10. Sennheiser HD 560S Headphones
#10 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
11. Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset
#11 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
12. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Headphones - GIVEAWAY
#12 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
13. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones
#13 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
14. Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350 Audiophile Headphones
#14 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
15. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition
#15 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 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
16. AKG M220 Semi-Open Studio Headphones
#16 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"wish these were still on drop, its what got me started when i didnt have money. these really started my audio journey on drop, i still love them and use them even with..." Read More
17. Massdrop x AKG M220 Pro Headphones – Blue
#17 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"These headphones are phenomenal for the price, I am hardly a audiophile, but I am pretty picky about headphones and these are probably the favorite set I own - and the..." Read More
18. Massdrop x AKG M220 Pro Headphones – Black
#18 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"These headphones are phenomenal for the price, I am hardly a audiophile, but I am pretty picky about headphones and these are probably the favorite set I own - and the..." Read More
19. Massdrop x AKG M220 Pro Headphones – Red
#19 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"These headphones are phenomenal for the price, I am hardly a audiophile, but I am pretty picky about headphones and these are probably the favorite set I own - and the..." Read More
20. Drop + HIFIMAN HE-35X Headphones
#20 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"I've owned, tried and listened to just about every single open back Headphone on the market for under $200. No joke. While these definitely are not better than top..." Read More
21. Massdrop x Fostex T-X0 Planar Magnetic Headphones
#21 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Pretty cool, but really amazing after being modded! I prefer the way these look over regular Fostex stuff. Their sound is okay before being modded, definitely fast..." Read More
22. Superlux HD668B Headphones
#22 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
Every so often, an affordable product crops up to cries of “Giant killer,” only to fall back down the beanstalk to reality once its true performance is exposed. While... Read More
23. Audio-Technica A & AD Headphone Series
#23 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"I've been looking for a drop with these for a while--I have the older A700, which made me fall in love with the head-rest mechanism that these all share. I went with..." Read More
24. Audio-Technica AD900X Headphones
#24 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Questionable before purchase and loved after purchase. To be honest I was a little bit hestiant about that headphones because I never had open-back headphones but to..." Read More
25. Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro Limited-Edition Black
#25 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Great sounding headphones, especially at this price point. They are easily driven by my Mac laptop and iPhone X." Read More
26. Philips SHP9500 Headphones
#26 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Like many other people, I decided to buy these because of Zeos. And you know what? Didn't end up disappointed. I am assuming these don't get sold for 61 dollars..." Read More
27. HIFIMAN HE-400i Planar Magnetic Headphones
#27 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Nice and Clear (and probably overkill for my use case). Got these to replace some AKG's with a broken headband. Sound great for the price but I am not the best judge..." Read More
28. Audio-Technica AD500X Headphones
#28 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Open, clear sound - great value. Very comfortable Great value Open sound Very clear Okay bass for most non EDM genres" Read More
29. Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
#29 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Wow, excellent for bass heads. These are absolutely incredible. I thought these wouldn't compare to the 6XX, but man was I wrong. The 6XX has a more even sound, while..." Read More
30. Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium 250-Ohm Headphones
#30 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
Perusing the market for reference quality cans, you’ve found models that are too pricey or too neutral, but nothing in that sweet spot of affordability and endless... Read More
31. Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium Limited-Edition Black
#31 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"I went a bit crazy buying headphones recently. I'm just a fan though, don't mistake me for someone who knows anything. 😅 My at the office pair is now the Beyerdynamic..." Read More
32. Audio-Technica AD700X Headphones
#32 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Gaming - Amazing sound stage. I find these to be a piece that lends HIGHLY to the feeling of immersion in games. They are a wonderful set of headphones. I use them..." Read More
33. Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
#33 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Old Mate Senny always delivers! This is my third product from Sennheiser and it really is a hit. My only complaints are that it does have a kinda creaky plastic feel,..." Read More
34. Grado Prestige Series SR60e Headphones
#34 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
An entry-level headphone in Grado’s beloved Prestige Series, the Grado SR60e is perfect for the personal audio hobbyist—or the first-timer seeking a truly hi-fi... Read More
35. Koss Porta Pro Headset
#35 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"good value for the price. As an audiophile friend said: surprisingly good quality on this price level. You can get cheaper ones but there will probably be a compromise..." Read More
36. Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD (2nd generation)
#36 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Open, clear, and balanced. This has become my go to earphone on the move. The ability to test your hearing and have the frequencies adjusted works brilliantly. The..." Read More
37. Beyerdynamic DT880 & DT990 32 Ohms
#37 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
While many headphones make you choose between an open- and closed-back construction, the Beyerdynamic DT880 and DT990 split the difference with a semi-open design that... Read More
38. GermanMAESTRO GMP 400 & 450 Pro Headphones
#38 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
Based in Obrigheim, Germany, GermanMAESTRO has a long tradition of building high-quality headphones for recording engineers and music lovers alike. Take the GMP 400... Read More
39. BLON BL-30 Loudspeaker Open-Back Headphones
#39 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"Beautiful Sound. If GRADO 60s 80s or 100s Were Built With The Metal That are in These Headphones There Price would be Quadruple $$$$ What grado Charge But here we..." Read More
40. Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium Limited-Edition Black
#40 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"DT 990 Premium 250 ohms Review Comparisons: HD 600, (have demoed focal clear, LCDX, HD 800s, HD 820, HD 599 if needed to compare) The first thing you notice is the..." Read More
41. Somic V2 Headphones
#41 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"I bought these on a whim, I'd wanted a reasonable pair of open back cans, using IEM's almost exclusively. Only a recent convert to Hi-Res players, so my experiences..." Read More
42. HarmonicDyne Helios Headphones
#42 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"A bit heavy but the sound is marvelous. So far so good. I didn't expected the cans to be so large but I don't mind, my ears are comfy and warm (is winter here). I..." Read More
43. Tripowin H1 Headphones
#43 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"TripoWIN H1 The one that got away! I know I’m late with this review however I have to let the world know about theses overlooked cans bought to you be the Amazing..." Read More
44. JVC SP-A7WT Wearable Wireless Speaker
#44 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
There’s something about the sound of speakers that headphones can’t replicate. Unfortunately, these powerful and spacious-sounding devices aren’t exactly portable. Read More
45. Gold Planar GL600 Open-Back Headphones
#45 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
After spending years manufacturing for some of the world’s top headphone brands, Gold Planar has set out on its own with the GL600: the flagship model for its first... Read More
46. Drop + Fostex T-X0 II Planar Magnetic Headphones
#46 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
"ad hoc review of sample sent out by the kind folk at DROP I give this 5 stars for effort and delivering excellence to the masses I am fairly familiar with many..." Read More
47. Drop + AKG K7XX Pulse Headphones
#47 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
Sometimes classics deserve an update. Styled to match MiTo’s Pulse keycap set, this version of our acclaimed AKG K7XX headphones will add a spark to any setup. Read More
48. Dekoni Replacement Earpads for Koss Porta-Pro Headphones
#48 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
The Koss Porta-Pro is lauded by audiophiles as a highly capable pair of headphones in an unassuming (borderline budget-looking) package. While the sound is... Read More
49. Thieaudio Ghost Dynamic Driver Headphones
#49 in Best Open Back Headphones under $200 of 49 products
Dynamic drivers have long been the standard for clean, clear, focused headphone audio—and Thieaudio is elevating that standard with the Ghost Dynamic Driver... Read More
