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Compare headphones before you buy.

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Best blended pick

Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $284.

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Best value

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score89

Value signal100

Price$299

Release age4y 8m old

User score8.7

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trackingpodcastsmonitoring

Consensus

89/100

Release age

4y 8m old

Value signal

100/100