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What are the best headphone brands?
As you know, if you’ve been following us for a while, as bloggers, we regularly test new headphones from all the best brands of the moment. We’ve seen Beats, Sennheiser, Bose, Sony, etc., and now we’re going to tell you about our preferences! Each headphone brand has its advantages, whether in terms of comfort, sound, aesthetics, or durability, and we can decipher everything by offering you this top 6. Are you ready? We’re going to get a little technical, but we’re mainly going to talk to you about the user experience, is’s what interests us all!
1Â Bose, the ultimate comfort!
We’ll start right away with the best of the best in our opinion, the Bose brand, which designs and manufactures the most comfortable and high-performance headphones we’ve ever had the opportunity to test. To start with, we might as well tell you, we have two Quiet Comfort 35 IIs in the editorial office, we dedicated an article to them ( which you can read here! ), and we’re huge fans! For people like us lly have the headphones screwed onto our heads all day, it was important to opt for headphones with impeccable comfort and we were served. We forget about it after a few minutes, and that’s truly unique to the brand. Flexible, ergonomic, lightweight, sleek, discreet, flexible headphones, very balanced sound… In short, you get the idea, we’re fans!
2Â Sennheiser, professional quality!
It’s hard to say if we’re going down a notch with the Sennheiser headphone range, as the level remains very high on most of their models. As with every brand, we find entry-level models with affordable headphones like the HD300, sober, refined, and solid in their design. We can also try the high-end with headphones like the HD 660S, one of the brand’s benchmarks, a sumptuous open-back headset, both in terms of its construction and its sound quality. Lovers of leather and retro looks will undoubtedly be seduced by the Momentum, in wireless or wired, while serious music fans will dream of treating themselves to THE brand’s madness, the HD 800S, a slightly overpriced gem, but which offers an extraordinary musical experience!
3Â Harman Kardon, quality with a very precious look!
Almost two years ago, we went to discover the sound of Harman Kardon in Berlin for the Formula E Grand Prix! A unique trip that allowed us to take a look at what the brand offered in terms of car sound systems on the BMW i3 and i8 models. If you want to take a look, it’s here! In any case, this full-scale test made us want to take an interest in the brand and what else it had to offer. And I can assure you that when it comes to Bluetooth headphones and speakers, it’s heavy and beautiful! The brand currently only offers one pair of headphones, and it’s a nice model. The Soho Wireless offers the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity that can be replaced by a direct cable if you run out of battery. Discreet and intuitive controls are integrated into the headphones, and stitched leather covers the entire set (available in 3 colors) for a very high-end finish full of character!
4Â Beats, bass, and style
Launched and promoted by rapper and producer Dr. Dre, Beats was acquired a few years ago by Apple, making it the monster we know today! Style, aesthetics, and a true symbol for all urban music lovers, Beats is more than a headphone brand, a true symbol that enhances the bass and transforms hip-hop into a musical experience! In terms of comfort, we are often in the presence of massive headphones, not necessarily ultra comfortable after several hours, but to wear them occasionally or for a short time, it’s fine! We are a little difficult about comfort, it must be said, we always have headphones on our ears when we work, if we can’t forget them, we will quickly have a bad day. If you want to know more about one of the brand’s high-end models, we did a full test article on the Beats Studio 3! Regardless, the finishes of the Beats headphones are very nice, and it’s a brand that goes beyond just headphones; it completes the look!
5 Marshall, the spirit of rock on your ears
We talked about brand image and belonging to a musical movement with the Beats brand. We continue our selection of the best headphone brands with another reference of the genre. Marshall, an iconic brand for rock fans, has long developed a whole range of devices and accessories revolving around the famous amps that made its reputation. In addition to being modeled on the iconic look of Marshall, the headphones are true fashion accessories, very close to the rock image that their fans may have. Stitching, embossed white logo, quality of materials, we let you discover the rest in our article on the best Marshall headphones!
6Â Sony, good value for money
Much more accessible than the models we’ve presented in this selection of the best headphone brands, Sony is the one we think of when wondering how to choose headphones at a low price. Of course, we find big models in their range with prices that are consistent with the quality and features of the product. But we also manage to find wired headphones that are not very expensive and quite honest! At the editorial office, we kept two MDR 1A for work for a long time because their comfort allowed us to work while forgetting we had them on our ears. No unnecessary pressure on the head, which is a real plus when you wear glasses, a simple and unadorned design, and we get straight to the point! Quality sound, affordable prices, comfort. No crazy features, but a consistent price. What else?
Our selection of the best headphone brands is complete. If you’re still wondering how to choose headphones after reading this, it’s because you haven’t clicked on the links to our other articles on the same topic. Each brand has its selection, and we’ve combed through everything available to create detailed and comprehensive articles for you. Don’t hesitate to tell us in the comments which is your favorite headphone! For us, it’s and will always be the Bose QC 35 II, but perhaps you’ll change our minds…?
