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What are the most expensive headphones?

15/06/2022

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For many people, listening to music has become much more than just a hobby. Some people are willing to pay thousands of dollars to buy the best headphones on the market. For most users, this will be a shock, but there are models of headphones that can cost several tens of dollars.

Usually, people who buy expensive headphones for the sake of their highest quality are called audiophiles. An audiophile is a person who has a high demand for sound quality in his audio devices. Of course, headphone manufacturers produce models so that true connoisseurs can get maximum sound quality. Such headphones will be the best in the world, but they will cost accordingly.

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What headphones are really expensive

How much are you willing to spend on headphones? Of course, it all depends on your requirements for this device. Maybe you need really good quality headphones to listen to lossless audio, or you use them for recording, or maybe you just like to have the best of everything. Either way, you’re unlikely to be willing to spend more than $1000 on headphones. What if I told you that there are headphones that cost upwards of $130,000.

These headphones are mainly for collectors and audiophiles. I would say that their real value is in their rarity. If you got yourself such a device, you can be proud of it and yourself, because you probably did a lot of work for it.

However, there are a lot of less expensive models which will still cost you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. They have the best sound quality which you can get right now and also the best design which famous designers or jewelers have a hand in.

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Why do you need an expensive headphones

As I said before the ultra-expensive headphones are useful first of all for audiophiles and collectors because such models are quite rare. If you’re thinking about buying these headphones, you should clearly understand what you’re going to use them for. Agree that spending several thousands of dollars on something you don’t need isn’t very pleasant.

The first thing I would pay attention to is the area where you’re going to use them. For example, if you’re going to play games, you should think about buying a good headset. Besides the sound quality that will give you these headphones will not be implemented in any modern game. There is simply no level of detail to realize the potential of these headphones.

Another thing is if, for example, you want to record a song or are about to start a career in music or audio editing. In that case, you will need good headphones, which can reproduce the smallest details of the whole audio track. You don’t have to spend tens of thousands of dollars, because there are cheaper models of headphones. What we’re talking about in this article today is more about pathos than the real impact.

What are the top 5 expensive headphones

If you’re interested in really expensive models of headphones, I would highlight 5 ultra-expensive headphones that are already on the market. All of them have the highest sound quality and all of them are from limited editions.

Focal Utopia by Tournaire

These headphones are considered the most expensive in the world. Their cost reaches $120,000. They have diamonds on the headband and outer earpads, and many different gemstones and their housing is made with gold elements. I would say in this case you aren’t paying for the sound quality of these headphones, but the look and the brand. These headphones are handmade by Tournaire’s master jewelers and when you buy them you get the most exclusive device.

Just come and buy these headphones in a store, of course, you can’t. You can order them only by contacting the manufacturer directly and ordering from them because there is no mass production of these headphones. However, if you liked the model of the headphones and not the jewelry, you can buy the standard model without jewelry for just $3,990. In addition, the manufacturer also offers a branded stand for your headphones for $ 12,000

Onkyo H900M 20-carat Diamonds

Next on this list are the Onkyo H900M 20-carat Diamonds headphones priced above $80,000. This is also a special version of the headphones Onkyo H900M which is decorated with diamonds, as well as on the right earpiece is a ring with rubies. The headphones have 20-carat diamonds in them, to buy them you also have to make a separate order and contact the manufacturer directly, because these headphones aren’t produced serially.

Sennheiser Orpheus/HE 1

These headphones aren’t only a piece of art, but they’re probably the most technological headphones in the world right now. The housing is made of glass and a solid block of Carrara marble. The visual design of these headphones is stunning. The price is in the $60,000 range.

In addition, these are the only headphones in the world with a high-voltage class A MOS-FET amplifier built into the ear cushions. As a result, they can deliver ultra-high pulse fidelity, 200% more effective than the closest counterparts.

Sennheiser Orpheus/HE 1 / sennheiser-hearing.com

These headphones are also made to order, and the company says it strives to make each device as individual as its future owner. In addition to this performance is the gold-plated ceramic transducers, and for optimum conductivity, OFC cables with 99.9% silver plating are used. So these headphones aren’t without precious metals either.

V-Moda Crossfade M-100

The cost of this model reaches more than $40,000. Among its features aren’t only great sound but also a unique design. And when I say unique, I mean that you will have the headphones only in one copy. The thing is that the decorative panels on the side panels of the headphones are printed on 3D printers to an individual customer’s model from precious metals such as gold or silver. So if you’re looking for a truly unique device for your desires and are willing to shell out that much money for it, then this option is perfect for you.

Monster Diamond Tears Headphones

Another option that you can get for the price of about $30,000 is the Monster Diamond Tears Headphones. It’s essentially a redesign of the famous Beats by Dre headphones. However, Korean designer Sally Song has added a lot of decorative elements to them. Including diamonds and a gold case.

Of course, besides this, there are many other different variations of cheaper headphones. Also for sure, you can find other exclusive models at a price no lower or even higher than this top. However, here are some of the most popular options that customers can order if they have a sufficient budget.

As you can see from the chart above their price is many times higher than the pro headphones which are presented in the lower price range and still cost thousands of dollars. However, it isn’t surprising, because the devices I told you about today are unique design works of art.

What headphones are worth their price

If you’re interested in cheaper models just for listening to music or playing video games, you can find a lot of really good devices for your money. And the price for them will be from $150 – $400. These headphones will be a good choice if you don’t play music professionally and you only need them for home use. In addition, to maximize the results on your PC, you should consider connecting an external sound card.

I can advise you on three great devices which I am using and I am fully satisfied with their quality and functionality. And these three devices differ in the type of use. I have standalone earphones which are always kept at home connected to my work computer, other full-size earphones which I take for walks or trips, and small earphones for sports or hot weather when full-size models would be too uncomfortable.

Logitech PRO X

If you love to play video games and they’re a big part of your life, you can’t do without a good gaming headset. The Logitech PRO X is one of the best options on the market for its price right now. This headset is used by professional streamers and gamers all over the world. On the Logitech website, you can order this headset for $130 which is a very good price.

From my personal experience, these headphones fit very well on your head and even after a few hours of use, these headphones will not hurt your ears. Other than that they have great sound including surround sound. With this headset, you will be most comfortable playing and listening to footsteps around.

Apple Airpods PRO

These are the earmuff headphones that cost on the Apple website $250. For this money, you get high-quality materials and good sound. In addition, these headphones have noise canceling features and they connect to Apple products as quickly and easily as possible.

These headphones are perfect for sports and even regular walks. I have been using these headphones for over a year and I can say that it’s a very good value for money, of course for the price you can find different earmolds from Samsung or Sony which may sound better, but paired with an iPhone these headphones will be the best choice.

Sony WH-1000XM4

If you want quality sound along with noise cancellation then the Sony WH-1000XM4 may be a good choice for you. They will cost around $300-$350. For that money, you get a device with a pretty long battery life, a wireless or wired connection to your device, a pretty good microphone, and very good noise cancellation.

Of course, using these headphones in hot weather will not be the best idea but if the weather permits or you’re just not comfortable with earphones then this will be your best choice.

There are hundreds of different models in this price range that you can look at. Many of them are great devices with good sound and lots of extra features. These three examples are just some of the most popular devices that I have been using for a long time.

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What are the cheapest headphones

In case you need the cheapest headphones, for example, you want to give them to a child and you will not feel sorry if they break, or you just don’t particularly worry about sound quality and want to save money, then you also have quite a lot options for the cheapest headphones. When we talk about specific examples, from my own experience I can highlight 2 models that you might be interested in looking at.

Koss PortaPro

These headphones have been on the market for quite some time. They have a wired connection with a 3.5mm cable. They only cost $35 and for that money, you get a device that will be a good option for those who don’t care about sound quality, but for the price, it’s a pretty good device.

HyperX Cloud Stinger

This is a gaming headset for the same price of about $35. It has a wired connection via a twin 3.5mm cable. One for the microphone and one for the headphones. For the price, you get a minimal gamer’s solution with average sound and a good microphone.

In fact for this price, you shouldn’t expect much from your device. However, if you want to save as much money as possible, this one is for you. For this price, you can also find many different models. I can advise you to pay attention to the brand in this case. Because even cheap headphones from a good brand can already be a quality product.