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The Audio Technica ATH-R70xa is a pair of open over-ear headphones that are suitable for mixing, mastering and editing thanks to their detailed and dynamic sound.

The Audio Technica ATH-R50x is a pair of open-back, studio-quality reference headphones that offer an open sound, good dynamics and great handling.

The Zildjian ALCHEM-E Perfect Tune closed over-ear headphones feature ANC, high sound isolation, long Bluetooth range, stylish looks and top-quality sound.

When it comes to microphone sound and sound quality, the Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro is an impressive open over-ear headset.

The second generation of Beyerdynamic's DT 1990 Pro studio headphones is now available in a 30-ohm version. Do the open, circumaural studio headphones have anything new to offer?

Can the second generation of the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII still impress? Improved sound quality and reduced impedance suggest that it can.

The Austrian Audio Hi-X20 is a closed-back, foldable studio headphone with a wide audio bandwidth and pronounced midrange.

The closed, circumaural Fostex TH1000RP is the Japanese manufacturer's new top-of-the-range hi-fi headphone.

Fostex T50RPmk4 semi-open studio headphones feature improved cable routing and revised magnetostatic drivers.

With the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro gaming headset, high wearing comfort meets high-quality sound for audio playback and microphone sound.

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited closed-back over-ear headphones combine the best elements of the standard DT 770 Pro and DT 700 Pro X models.

The Dan Clark Audio E3 are classy closed over-ear headphones with a high-quality interchangeable cable for detailed hi-fi enjoyment at moderate volume.

The Fostex TH808 are the little brother of the Fostex top model TH909 and feature identical drivers for a significantly lower purchase price.

The Fostex TH616 are open over-ear headphones with an elegant design and detailed sound, here released as a hi-fi anniversary model.

The t.bone HD 815 really knows how to impress. When mixing, it is particularly suitable for sound work on distorted guitars in rock and metal.

The t.bone HD 515 are circumaural closed-back headphones that have a lot to offer.

The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are closed, circumaural Bluetooth headphones in the mid-price range.

The Behringer Omega are open over-ear headphones for home recording use, priced in the budget range.

In our test, the Behringer Alpha were keen to show that they had a lot to offer as open over-ear headphones with a budget price range. How well did they do?

The Hifiman Arya Organic are planar-magnetic, open over-ear headphones that focus on detailed and differentiated reproduction.