Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review scores, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Focal Clear Mg

Still worth considering, but only if the price is clearly below newer rivals. Target price: $1,229.

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Audiophile

Discount onlyDynamic Driver

Still worth considering, but only if the price is clearly below newer rivals.

Critic score87

Value score70

Price$1499

Release age5y 5m old

User score9

Best for

critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

87/100

Release age

5y 5m old

Value score

70/100

Audiophile

Discount onlyPlanar Magnetic

Still worth considering, but only if the price is clearly below newer rivals.

Critic score83

Value score74

Price$1199

Release age5y 6m old

User score8.9

Best for

critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

83/100

Release age

5y 6m old

Value score

74/100