Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

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

Best blended pick

Grado SR80x

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $119.

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Audiophile

Best value

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

Critic score85

Value signal100

Price$125

Release age5y 1m old

User score8.2

Best for

critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

85/100

Release age

5y 1m old

Value signal

100/100