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Best HiFi Headphones Under $200 2025

Affordable hifi headphones under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Audiophile Listening For Critical Music Enjoyment For Home Audio Systems For High-End Sources
BRANDS: Sennheiser HIFIMAN Yamaha Shure Meze Audio Superlux JVC Dan Clark Audio Behringer AKG
beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

by beyerdynamic
Home Audio Systems High-End Sources Audiophile Listening
Key Feature:
• Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
  • • Premium materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • May require headphone amplifier
  • • May lack excitement for casual listening

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RGaming HeadphonesWiredCircumauralOpen-backDynamicFrequency range: 5 - 35000 HzImpedance: 32...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 542084
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Meze Audio Alba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Meze Audio Alba

by Meze Audio
High-End Sources Audiophile Listening Home Audio Systems
Key Feature:
• Premium materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use
  • • Revealing of poor source quality

Meze Audio AlbaHi-Fi In-Ear HeadphonesWired headphonesDynamicFrequency range: 15 Hz - 25000 HzImpdeance: 32 OhmMax....

⭐ 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 616654
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser HD 599 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sennheiser HD 599

by Sennheiser
Home Audio Systems Audiophile Listening High-End Sources
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
  • • Comfortable for extended listening
✗ CONS
  • • May require headphone amplifier
  • • Very expensive for quality models

Sennheiser HD 599Over-Ear HeadphonesCircumauralOpen-backCable attached on one sideMax. SPL: 106 dB SPL @ 1 kHz1 V...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 458313
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed Back - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed Back

by HIFIMAN
Critical Music Enjoyment Audiophile Listening Home Audio Systems
Key Feature:
• Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable for extended listening
  • • Exceptional audio quality and detail
✗ CONS
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use
  • • May lack excitement for casual listening

HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed BackHi-Fi HeadphonesCircumauralOpenMagnetostaticFrequency range: 6 - 50000 HzImpedance: 20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 563578
$153
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha HPH-MT5W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha HPH-MT5W

by Yamaha
High-End Sources Audiophile Listening Critical Music Enjoyment
Key Feature:
• Comfortable for extended listening
✓ PROS
  • • Premium materials and construction
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for quality models
  • • Revealing of poor source quality

Yamaha HPH-MT5WStudio Monitor HeadphonesSuitable for studiosfor music production and for listening to...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 403849
$131
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser HD 560S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sennheiser HD 560S

by Sennheiser
Home Audio Systems High-End Sources Critical Music Enjoyment
Key Feature:
• Premium materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
  • • Exceptional audio quality and detail
✗ CONS
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use
  • • May require headphone amplifier

Sennheiser HD 560SOver-Ear HeadphonesCircumauralOpenFrequency range: 6 - 38000 HzMaximum level: 110 dB SPL (1...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 501912
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser HD 569 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sennheiser HD 569

by Sennheiser
Critical Music Enjoyment Audiophile Listening Home Audio Systems
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for quality models
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use

Sennheiser HD 569Over-Ear HeadphonesCircumauralClosedCable attached on one sideMax. SPL: 115 dB SPL @ 1 kHz1 V...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 458311
$127
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure AONIC 215-CL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Shure AONIC 215-CL

by Shure
Audiophile Listening Critical Music Enjoyment High-End Sources
Key Feature:
• Comfortable for extended listening
✓ PROS
  • • Exceptional audio quality and detail
  • • Comfortable for extended listening
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for quality models
  • • May lack excitement for casual listening

Shure SE215-CL UNIDynamic In-Ear EarphonesComes with RMCE-UNI cable with remote control and microphone1-Way...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 500431
$120
Buy at Thomann View Details
JVC HA-S95N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

JVC HA-S95N

by JVC
High-End Sources Home Audio Systems Audiophile Listening
Key Feature:
• Exceptional audio quality and detail
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable for extended listening
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use
  • • May require headphone amplifier

JVC HA-S95NBluetooth HeadphonesWirelessWith Noise Cancelling and Ambient awareSupra-auralClosed-back...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610242
$122
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure AONIC 215-BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Shure AONIC 215-BL

by Shure
High-End Sources Home Audio Systems Critical Music Enjoyment
Key Feature:
• Exceptional audio quality and detail
✓ PROS
  • • Exceptional audio quality and detail
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use
  • • Revealing of poor source quality

Shure AONIC 215-BLDynamic In-Ear EarphonesComes with RMCE-UNI cable with remote control and microphone1-Way...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 505728
$120
Buy at Thomann View Details
AKG K-702 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

AKG K-702

by AKG
High-End Sources Home Audio Systems Audiophile Listening
Key Feature:
• Exceptional audio quality and detail
✓ PROS
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
  • • Exceptional audio quality and detail
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for quality models
  • • Revealing of poor source quality

AKG K-702High End Reference HeadphonesFlat-wire voice coil technologyVarimotion two-layer diaphragm guarantees...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 217575
$153
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure AONIC 215-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Shure AONIC 215-BK

by Shure
Home Audio Systems Critical Music Enjoyment High-End Sources
Key Feature:
• Wide frequency response
✓ PROS
  • • Wide frequency response
  • • Exceptional audio quality and detail
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive for quality models
  • • May require headphone amplifier

Shure AONIC 215-BKDynamic In-Ear EarphonesComes with RMCE-UNI cable with remote control and microphone1-Way...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 505729
$120
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha HPH-MT5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yamaha HPH-MT5

by Yamaha
Critical Music Enjoyment Home Audio Systems Audiophile Listening
Key Feature:
• Exceptional audio quality and detail
✓ PROS
  • • Wide frequency response
  • • Comfortable for extended listening
✗ CONS
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use
  • • Very expensive for quality models

Yamaha HPH-MT5Studio Monitor HeadphonesSuitable for studiosfor music production and for listening to...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 403844
$122
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser IE 200 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sennheiser IE 200

by Sennheiser
High-End Sources Critical Music Enjoyment Home Audio Systems
Key Feature:
• Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
✓ PROS
  • • Premium materials and construction
  • • Accurate, uncolored sound reproduction
✗ CONS
  • • May lack excitement for casual listening
  • • Revealing of poor source quality

Sennheiser IE 200In-Ear HeadphonesClosedDynamic7 mm Extra-wide band true response driverFrequency range: 6 - 26000...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 557921
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dexibell DX HF7 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Dexibell DX HF7

by Dexibell
High-End Sources Audiophile Listening Critical Music Enjoyment
Key Feature:
• Comfortable for extended listening
✓ PROS
  • • Premium materials and construction
  • • Wide frequency response
✗ CONS
  • • May lack excitement for casual listening
  • • Not portable or practical for mobile use

Dexibell DX HF7Over-ear headphonesCircumauralClosed-backDrivers: 45 mmImpedance: 40 ohmMaximum sound pressure level...

⭐ 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 414187
$116
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best HiFi Headphones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced hifi headphones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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