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Top 4: best wired Over-Ear Headphones (2026)

#1
HD 600 - Audiophile Open-Back Dynamic Wired Headphones Over Ear with Natural Soundstage and Premium Comfort for Music Lovers, Open Metal Earpiece Covers, Black

Sennheiser

HD 600 Audiophile Open-Back Headphones

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Natural sound quality
+ Comfortable for long sessions
#2
99 Classics Walnut Gold - Wooden Closed-Back Headphones for Audiophiles - Gaming - Podcasts - Home Office - Wired Over-Ear Headphones with Mic and Self Adjustable Headband

MEZE AUDIO

99 Classics Walnut Gold - Wired Over-Ear Headphones

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
#3
99 Classics Walnut Silver - Wooden Closed-Back Headphones for Audiophiles - Gaming - Podcasts - Home Office - Wired Over-Ear Headphones with Mic and Self Adjustable Headband

MEZE AUDIO

99 Classics Walnut Silver Headphones

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
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The best wireless Over-Ear Headphones: our top 5 (2026)

#1
AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone - Midnight USB-C Midnight Without AppleCare+

Apple

AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone - Midnight USB-C Midnight Without AppleCare+

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ High-quality noise cancellation
+ Seamless integration with Apple devices
#2
AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone - Starlight USB-C Starlight Without AppleCare+

Apple

AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone - Starlight USB-C Starlight Without AppleCare+

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
#3
WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive NC Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, 30-Hour Battery, Black

Sony

WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive NC Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, 30-Hour Battery, Black

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
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