Lets face it: while some of thebest headphonesweve tested sound incredible, they dont come cheap.
This list specifically shouts out all the best headphones that are under $150.
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They dont offer much frills, nor are they even close to being flashy.
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Theyre your everyday pair of boring but extremely functional cans.
The clamping force is quite decent, too, which adds to their comfortability.
There are only buttonsno touch-capacitive controlson these headphones.
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You should have nothing to worry about unless you belong to the second category.
Sound-wise, dont expect to be blown away by $60 headphones.
The sound is good but wont push you out of your seat.
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The same can be said about calls on this rig.
you’re free to rely on them for basic everyday call needs for less than $100.
You get multi-point connectivity for up to two devices and support for AAC, LDAC, and SBC codecs.
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The LDAC support allows for hi-res streaming on Android devices, but it isnt common at this price point.
Best for Comfort Sennheiser Accentum
TheSennheiser Accentumis best known for its comfort.
That stiffness lends to a firmer seal for the ear cups.
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The headphones are quite light, which definitely helps with their comfortability.
Performance-wise, there was a nice balance to everything I listened to.
The highs and mids were bright and crisp, while the bass was quite robust and thick.
Its a pretty no-frills headset that has a fairly simple but aesthetically pleasing design.
Its ClearCast mic is Discord-certified and promises studio-quality voice clarity along with ambient sound cancelation.
Its also retractable, so you wont look like a shoutcaster when youre not using it for gaming.
Their earcups do an excellent job at passive noise isolation, even without enabling ANC.
However, the earcups alone are better at canceling high-frequency sounds.
The Life Q30 headphones are very serious about silencing your surroundings.
They offer three ANC modes: indoor, outdoor, and transport.
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