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Best Open Back Headphones under $40050

1. Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones

#1 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$199
$219

2. Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Headphones

#2 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$149
$199

3. Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming Headset

#3 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$99
$120

4. Drop + HIFIMAN HE4XX Planar Magnetic Headphones

#4 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$139
$189

5. Massdrop x Koss Porta Pro X Headphones

#5 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$29
$39

6. Drop + EPOS PC38X Gaming Headset

#6 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$139
$169

7. Drop + EPOS PC38X Yellow Gaming Headset

#7 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$139
$169

8. Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 Planar Magnetic Headphones

#8 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$99
$129

9. Drop + HIFIMAN HE5XX Planar Magnetic Headphones

#9 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

$179
$229

10. Sennheiser HD 560S Headphones

#10 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"great. first time using open back headphone and i fall in love with it clear sound, very comftable, light weight, long cable"  Read More

$229.95

11. Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones

#11 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

$199.95

12. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Headphones - GIVEAWAY

#12 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

13. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones

#13 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"I absolutely love these headphones. I’ve got a pair of HD650’s and the HD6XX. With a good enough amp, the Sennheiser’s win, in my opinion. However, the K7XX sounds..."  Read More

14. Koss KPH30i Headphones

#14 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

15. Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350 Audiophile Headphones

#15 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

16. Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition

#16 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 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

17. AKG M220 Semi-Open Studio Headphones

#17 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

18. Massdrop x AKG M220 Pro Headphones – Blue

#18 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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 Koss ESP/95X Electrostatic System

#19 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Very impressed with the sound quality, superb clarity, fast, and slightly bright but not fatiguing or harsh. My favorite is female vocals, rich with great presence. I..."  Read More

20. Massdrop x AKG M220 Pro Headphones – Black

#20 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

21. Massdrop x AKG M220 Pro Headphones – Red

#21 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

22. Drop + HIFIMAN HE-35X Headphones

#22 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

23. Massdrop x Fostex T-X0 Planar Magnetic Headphones

#23 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"One of my top headphones and I did not change anything on them, no mods. Not as detailed as HD6xx with XLR, but the T-X0 is very enjoyable. It requires a long..."  Read More

24. Superlux HD668B Headphones

#24 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

25. Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium Headphones

#25 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Really light and comfortable. Fantastic acoustic range and sound stage. My Audioengine D1 DAC/Headphone Amp seems to be suitable ( ... I wasn't sure if I had to get..."  Read More

26. Audio-Technica A & AD Headphone Series

#26 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

27. Audio-Technica AD900X Headphones

#27 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

28. Sennheiser HD 700 Headphones

#28 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Unbelievable comfort. I have the hd650 as well has the hd 700. I would take my hd700 any day over the 650, the comfort is fantastic, if there were a redid version of..."  Read More

29. Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro Limited-Edition Black

#29 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Great sounding headphones, especially at this price point. They are easily driven by my Mac laptop and iPhone X."  Read More

30. Philips SHP9500 Headphones

#30 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

31. HIFIMAN HE-400i Planar Magnetic Headphones

#31 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

32. Acoustic Research AR-H1 Planar Magnetic Headphones

#32 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Th Acoustic Research AR H1 I Thought was so Good That I Purchased 3 one for my self and 2 as Gifts There Worth over $1,000 and at the Flash Sale on MASSDROP Were under..."  Read More

33. BLON B20 Planar Magnetic Headphones

#33 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Just Received Them! Disclaimer: The pads shown in the Zoes review are the pads they arrive in! So happy about that! These are hands down the best headphone I own..."  Read More

34. Audio-Technica AD500X Headphones

#34 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Open, clear sound - great value. Very comfortable Great value Open sound Very clear Okay bass for most non EDM genres"  Read More

35. Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium 250-Ohm Headphones

#35 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

36. Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium Limited-Edition Black

#36 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

37. Audio-Technica AD700X Headphones

#37 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

38. Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones

#38 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

39. Sennheiser HD 660S Headphones

#39 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Impressive sound quality and comfort. I find it hard to believe how comfortable this headphone is to wear over very long periods of time. It not only feels light, but..."  Read More

40. Grado Prestige Series SR60e Headphones

#40 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

41. Koss Porta Pro Headset

#41 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

42. Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD (2nd generation)

#42 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

43. Beyerdynamic DT880 & DT990 32 Ohms

#43 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

44. GermanMAESTRO GMP 400 & 450 Pro Headphones

#44 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

45. Thieaudio Phantom Planar Magnetic Headphones

#45 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

"Good. It's a great product for $275 I paid for them. Not too detailed, a bit recessed highs, but overall good sound."  Read More

46. BLON BL-30 Loudspeaker Open-Back Headphones

#46 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

47. Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium Limited-Edition Black

#47 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

48. Somic V2 Headphones

#48 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

49. HarmonicDyne Helios Headphones

#49 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 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

50. Sivga P-II Planar Magnetic Headphones

#50 in Best Open Back Headphones under $400 of 50 products

When wearing a good pair of planar magnetic headphones, you may never want to take them off. With the P-II headphones from Sivga, you may never need to.  Read More