Audiophiles are extremely sensitive to everything related to sound, including gadgets. Therefore, they approach the choice of audiophile headphones with all care and scrupulousness. The good old principle applies in this segment: the more expensive, the better.
But the scrupulous choice and the far rather high cost of such gadgets are justified by the exceptional sound. And the latter is especially important for audiophiles who are willing to pay almost any money for it.
We will look at the best audiophile headphones that can be found on the shelves of domestic stores. We will analyze the remarkable characteristics of gadgets, as well as the available pros and cons. For a more visual picture, the devices will be presented in the form of a rating, where the opinions of thematic magazines and respected reviewers are taken as a base.
Audiophile headphone rating:
- Sony WH-1000XM3.
- Westone W40.
- Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
- Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2.
Let's take a closer look at the participants. Immediately worth itto clarify that in the case of audiophile headphones costing less than 20 thousand rubles, you will have to overpay for the brand. While more expensive premium models cost exactly as much as the technology and materials invested in them, as well as other quality components.
Sony WH-1000XM3
Sony year after year pleases with quality devices that are respected all over the world. This model can be safely called the best audiophile wireless headphones. It simply has no serious competitors in its segment.
The second generation of the series was considered the benchmark, and the third received some changes. And judging by the feedback from users, they only benefited the headphones. The output sound has become more detailed and balanced. Sony's WH-1000XM3 audiophile headphones can now handle high-resolution music: support for LDAC and aptX HD (24bit/48kHz).
Distinctive features of the model
Here we have soft and voluminous bass, an exceptional balance of mids and highs with a wide stage, as well as an excellent program component. Sony uses its own codecs that allow you to listen to tracks without quality loss. You can buy the device for about 28 thousand rubles.
Model benefits:
- active noise cancellation;
- autonomy up to 40 hours;
- atmospheric pressure regulator;
- great ergonomics;
- attractive appearance;
- qualitymicrophone;
- Type C interface.
No deficiencies identified.
Westone W40
Westone's W40 Series audiophile in-ear headphones perform particularly well in classical music as well as rock. The sound of high and medium frequencies worked out extremely intelligently. The local basses can be called calm. They don't bulge or push as hard as the dynamic models.
Also pleased with the ergonomic part. With audiophile headphones from Westone, you can go for hours on end without taking them off and not even noticing them. Nothing will stop you from enjoying your favorite songs. Build quality, durability and other performance characteristics are fully consistent with the high cost of the gadget. And this is almost 36 thousand rubles.
Model benefits:
- perfect sound for this form factor;
- high ergonomic performance;
- original and eye-catching design;
- design durability;
- designed and convenient control panel;
- rich package (replacement ear pads, cables, covers, etc.).
No deficiencies identified.
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
The model from the famous American brand is ideal for any musical direction. In addition, the gadget can also perform a wide range of tasks: music, games, TV, conversations, etc. Separately, it is worth noting the excellent noise reduction, which allows you to fully immerse yourself in your world. Device cannot be named.folk, because it costs about 27 thousand rubles.
In terms of sound quality, the model is just a little behind the leader of our rating, but wins in terms of functionality. The gadget has a pair of microphones, full support for Apple devices, voice dialing, a mechanical volume control, NFC technology and the ability to connect a cable. The last point is especially important for gamers who are picky about response time.
Model benefits:
- great sound in all musical genres;
- outstanding noise reduction;
- comfortable design;
- wide functionality;
- autonomy up to 20 hours;
- convenient operation.
Flaws:
- the model comes to Russia with a very high price tag;
- a lot of fakes (especially on Aliexpress).
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2
This model is considered by many audiophiles to be the best in its price category. The gadget can be called universal due to the presence of a pair of microphones. So the headphones are great not only for listening to music, but also for gaming craft.
The device features well-delivered bass, excellent noise reduction, a decent set of features and ease of use. Headphones have moderate bass with a barely noticeable dip in the middle. There are no complaints about other frequencies. The gadget is omnivorous and practically not picky about styletracks.
Reviews
This model is called by many audiophiles the golden mean between high sound quality and adequate cost. The latter fluctuates within 15 thousand rubles.
Model benefits:
- great sound of classical and rock songs;
- good noise reduction;
- wide functionality;
- autonomous working time up to 24 hours;
- high ergonomic performance;
- nice appearance;
- rich package;
- great value for money.
Flaws:
- especially bass tracks the model does not pull;
- charge indicators sometimes lie.
