Hello guys, in this video, we will take a look at what I think are the best audiophile
headphones in 2021. Somehow It Feels like I am making this video only for the "cool rich kids"
But anyway! Let's Get Started.
I'm starting the list with a premium pick, so umm yeah all you viewers that are struggling
with cash, Id advise you to skip to the next one. Jokes aside first we have, the Audeze
LCD-X - I listed it as the Best High-End Even though LCD-X comes at a high price,
it isn't willing to make any compromise in the sound quality. With that single word said I
think somehow it proves that they are worth the cash, you will find out real soon why.
Audeze LCD-X is an example of a headphone that is built too well and isn't lacking anything
design-wise. When you put them on for the first time you kinda feel the huge amount of money you
spent, Get it ?? They weigh a bit too much, over 635g, and much of this is due to the magnet and
metal structure. But looking at the bright this is what makes LCD-x solid and sturdy after all,
we all want long-lasting headphones, besides that the metal design gives Audeza the premium look
telling us "Hey I am kind of a big deal".They are really comfortable despite the weight. The
pads are wrapped in leather-topped foam that is designed to hug your head and avoid any pressure.
The technical aspect sound quality-wise that separates LCD-X from the rest is that they use
planar magnetic drivers, unlike the rest of cheaper headphones using the dynamic style.
The pure, low-distortion sound that LCD-X have comes thanks to those planar magnetic drivers.
Audezas simply sound great, For example, the mids are the frequencies that impresses the most,
offering simple and fantastic detailed sound. I can go as far as to say that there
are no other headphones that offer mids of this caliber. The Bass is deep and full,
adding realism and colors to even the deepest bass tones.
The vocals and instruments are nicely highlighted with a clear and smooth sound.
Nevertheless, I don't doubt that they make up for the price,
they are one hell of a beast headphones. Any genre listened will be appreciated and enjoyed.
After starting the list with a spicy price, to sweet things a bit I have a budget option
for you guys, the HIFIMAN HE400SE - Best Budget audiophile headphones.
The HE400SE is what I would call "jack of all trades, master of none", it has the ability to do
well in all areas but not the best at anything, but this also means not the worst at anything.
So Basically it offers great balanced sound, especially for the price it comes with.
What separates HE400SE from the rest at this price range is that, it is made with a stealth magnet
design. It helps the signals to pass through without generating any significant interference
in the sound. Thanks to this awesome feature you should expect little to no distortion at all.
It has a clean and sleek design and is surprisingly solid and well built,
they are not luxurious but they sure do look good. The earcups are wrapped in plastic but
it doesn't look like cheap plastic at all, it gives the metal impression until you feel them.
Like I mentioned earlier the HE400SE has a fairly balanced sound signature. It includes outstanding
bass extension, which provides more sub-bass depth and rumble as well as remarkable precision and
nimbleness, and all this thanks to the magnet design. The midrange is excellent with clean
and clear vocals and instruments. Highs are not warm but not bright either, overall it's set at
a level that will be comfortable for most people. All I can say in the end, HIFIMAN hands down is
one of the "big dogs" in the audio industry offering great quality headphones at a great
affordable price. And to be honest, I don't know if there are any other
headphones of this caliber at this price point. Yet again we have another known name, that
provides top-notch headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro - I have them listed as Best Mid-Range
I bet that at some point in your life you've heard about those German Beasts, and they didn't make
a name out of anything, they did it by providing splendid headphones with great quality and design.
And they sure did keep their nice design tradition with the DT 1990 Pro. The whole
headphone is covered in metal, matt metal, and only a bit of plastic that covers the wires.
Although the metal build makes them heavier than the plastic headphones from the competition,
it gives them the premium and what I would call the "professional" look,
and it doesn't interfere with the comfort at all, you won't have a problem wearing them for hours.
Sound quality ?, I'm not sure even if I should talk about it since it is simply
Wonderful. Bass is impactful and it reaches far and wide and deep to make the bass notes
flow from the 1990 Pro, and all this thanks to the 45MM Tesla drivers. The midrange doesn't push out
too far or sit back it is perfectly placed in the middle. A great thing the DT-1990 Pro doesn't feel
like you are listening to a headphone rather than the music, which makes this great for studio work.
Even though they might be a bit older than the rest of the headphones that I listed,
they still going strong and continuously dominate the headphone market.
Sennheiser is coming next on the list, with the Sennheiser HD 560 S -they
offer unbeatable value for the money, and that's why I have them listed as Best Value
The HD 560s is what I would consider comfortable reference audiophile headphone,
that won't make a hole in your pocket, and in return, they will give you great sound quality.
At first touch, the Sennheiser HD 560S might feel cheap but they look quite sleek and ergonomic.
The full plastic build won't scream premium headphones, but it is understandable with the
given price, but looking at the bright side, the plastic makes the headphones
really light making it great to avoid neck strain when you wear them for hours.
But note something the Hd 560s are open-back headphones, so expect no isolation between you
and the surroundings, This is a double-edged knife in my opinion. But another great thing is even
though they are open-back and expected to leak sound, they bleed far less than the rest of the
open-back competition, making it great to listen to your guilty pleasures and to avoid making your
housemate upset. Some of you might even start to question now why open-back since they have many
"drawbacks", but the thing is open-backs offer way better sound quality, in particular, the dynamics
are much better because the drivers and diaphragms have free movement without being held back.
Sound-wise the HD 560s are as balanced as you can get, The Bass is deep, punchy, and textured.
In the midrange, it offers greatly detailed vocals and clear instruments.
Pretty much it does what it was set to do given the price range. So if you want accurate
reference headphones, either it is professional use or just basic listening, look no further
because the Sennheiser HD 560 S is your friend. Last on the list we have an interesting pick,
a great collaboration between Drop and Sennheiser, the PC38X - And I am introducing
those headphones to my fellow audiophile gamers, listing them as Best for Gaming.
Drop + Sennheiser just like the name says, as soon as I read it for the first time, I felt
like it was a match made in heaven. I think most of us noticed that the PC37X had great success,
and the PC38X is following the same path. Some of you may say they are just PC37X with
new pads and some other minor changes, but the answer to that is "No".The New PC38X is
definitely a whole upgrade to its older brother. It comes with an all-plastic body, making it
super lightweight, and with a great extension mechanism. All this makes the headphones super
comfortable that you can freely wear them for a whole day without any pressure or neck strain.
PC38x offers double padding on the headbands unlike its brother who had a continuous piece,
also the padding material comes in both velvet and sport mesh material,
and the fact that earcups are swappable is great. Gaming with the PC38X overall will give you a
great experience, It picks everything in details. For example, the distant fire shots in Warzone you
can hear them with a nice and clear realism, or the bullet whizz in PUBG. The movement of
the enemy comes crisp and clear you won't even miss stuff like driving in rainy weather in GTA V
it picks the water splash underneath the tires,hearing all those littel details
feel refreshing and calm. They might come a bit more expensive than a lot of
known names in the gaming industry, but the sound quality they provide compared to the
cheaper competitors, has a huge difference. Thanks for watching! I hope you found this
video to be helpful. If you have any questions about the products mentioned in this video,
you can leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can!