Best Headphones for 2025! 🤔 (Budget to Premium)

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Check latest price: Earfun Wave Pro - amzn.to/4cU5c1Z Sony ULT WEAR - amzn.to/3A4Cv46 Bose QC Ultra Headphones - amzn.to/3UecNzS Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 - amzn.to/4f8HmAL

[@notyetnotnowyouknow]

after asking your for a video like this so many times and you replied me with the right choice, and now finally this video . thanks for taking your time to reply to me and for making these videos

[@elijahfrancis2520]

I've tried all of these and still went back to my Momentum 4s.

[@Gone_rn]

Just bought them

[@csscott9803]

I just got the ULT headphones for Christmas, I really like the bass. Happy holidays🎅🎄🎀

[@MML66]

When you put it on ULT 2, will the sound become low or the middle will disappear?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Happy holidays too! Nice purchase...

[@jonkobee6556]

I'm a little confused because not long ago you had a video where it sounded like you thought the space one pro was better than the ult wear, but that was not represented here in this video

[@lubis1991]

Sorry, 1:02, to say that these headphones would appeal to audiophiles is a ludicrous claim. None of these even come close to a $150 pair of wired headphones.

[@JonathanLopez-bv8zh]

What about ULT WEAR, are they good for someone who isn't an audiophile but appreciates good, quality sound at an affordable price?

[@phraze91]

@@JonathanLopez-bv8zhULT Wear are horrible! I bought them and testet them in my car outside the shop. I went back in and returned them after 20minutes of testing in the car.

[@pinheadlarry2506]

Nerd

[@meneerpeer7653]

not everyone wants to spend 150 dollars on a headset

[@FrederickSchnippering]

Hi Aaron!!! Hope you are well !! I have the WH-1000XM5 and I was amazed by their ANC!!! Nextdoor they were partying during New Year's Eve and in a distance of only 15 cm from the paper -thin wall with the XM5 you couldn't hear a thing, only your music in a low volume!! I was really impressed by their ANC, their battery 🔋 and the fact that I wore them for almost 8 hours without being tired. I can't compare them to Bose QC Ultra cause I don't own them but I believe the XM5's really crush it!!?

[@viffer94]

Sony ULT Wears are $128 U.S. right now which is incredible value. The ULT button gives you silly amounts of bass but if you leave it off and tweak the equalizer a bit you have a really nice clean sounding pair of headphones. ANC is typical Sony excellent, not world class but damn close. Really at that price you can’t beat them.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

They're indeed incredible value at that price 👍🏻

[@JCXY]

XM5 or P100? My ears get hot very easily, which of these will keep them cooler please?

[@harem-king9538]

I don't know about p100 but I use XM5 almost about 8 hours daily and they never got my ears got previously I used Sennheiser pxc 550 and XM5 were definitely better

[@codychavarria6088]

Which are sweat proof and good for gym?????

[@rondelayo]

The Stax SPIRIT S5s are the best sounding headphones I have had and I have had the PX8s and Focals! They don't have noise canceling but I have other help with that. THE Stax SPIRIT simply have the best sound for me

[@MML66]

In my country, Soundcore Space One Pro is sold for $105. This means that there is only a $25 difference between it and Earfun Wave Pro. I do not think it is worth it.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mecca319]

dang wish you posted this a few days ago.. ordered a soundcore life q30 on boxing week sale from amazon as I was looking for a budget headphones

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Hey, Aaron! Have you seen the Marshall Monitor III ANC? Announced in September. Looks fantastic. Would love to see it endure your testing.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

I have seen it, just that havent had the chance to test it yet. Looking forward to it.

[@mso]

The Marshalls are missing bass

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@mso Have you tried them? How do they EQ?

[@pcortezj]

If this video release 4 days ago I would’ve been here to sing the ult wears praises but 3 days ago I simply was removing them from my head and they broke at the hinge. Same issue I had with older Sony bass headphones like the xb950n1. Two pairs. Other than them being fragile as a sprained ankle they’re great!

[@mohamedfarouk87]

Mine to after only 6 months of regular use ,, I was just remove it from my ears and hinge snapped

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Hmm that's unfortunate. Did you contact Sony about it?

[@BobbyBass-x6i]

Thanks for the year end video. I’ve tried almost all of the wireless ANC up to the $800 Focal Bathys. In my listening experience The Bathys sounded the best. The Bose have the best noise canceling. The Sonos and B&W PX7 S2E and PX8 sound good but not as good as the Bathys and the noise canceling isn’t as good as the Bose. All of them are comfortable and fit my big head and ears. Wasn’t a fan of the 2 Sony 4 and 5 models. I Got the Bathys used from Amazon for $500 so the price was higher but still in range of the others. Happy New Year!

[@woofinu]

Happy to see your "best of..." videos, and glad that the Sony ULT WEAR made your list. Is there a reason you did not pick the B&W PX8 for top premium? Is it because of its age, over a year old?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks! Yeah mainly because those are not recent

[@woofinu]

@@aaronloudnwireless The PX8 remains my ideal headphone.

[@b1gd312]

@@aaronloudnwirelessPX7 S2E?

[@zirak93-2]

I am so glad I went with the Xm4. Even in 2025, they are worth the price in 5 years, especially if you get it for only about 200 bucks.

[@izzshaa2176]

Should i buy wave pro or tune pro?

[@jancermt323]

Great video !!! What do you think about mid ranges Sennheiser Accentum Plus ? I dont like a lot of bass so Im worried about ULT wear...

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You're welcome! Here are my thoughts about them kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6rSZ52YeLBjd68

[@jancermt323]

Thanx​@@aaronloudnwireless

[@YOSOYELDURO23]

Idk man, the Momentum 4 and Sony XM5s are pretty great, if we are talking premium. I choose those 2 over the Bose, especially with a DAC amp/dongle. Not saying that the Bose are terrible, becuase they are far from that, but I feel the quality in the Momentum 4s and XM5 beat it out in my opinion. Definitely worth a shot

[@wizus2187]

i wanted to get the sonty xm5s but the big issue for me is that they have only 30 hours while mom4s hafve 60+ while i could charge the xm5 s almost every 2 days it still is a hasle and all the reviews i have seen ppl say that mom 4s and xm5s are really similar i would say mom4s are better cus it has double battery life

[@YOSOYELDURO23]

@ momentum 4 sound clarity is a little better than the xm5. And the xm5 have a weak hinge that seems to break very easily. I’d go momentum 4

[@Ashicle]

I'm having difficulty choosing between the Bose QC Ultras and the Sennheiser Momentum 4s at the moment. I got a great deal on the Bose so there isn't much difference in price and they are more comfortable, more convenient, and have better ANC, but they can only do aptX on my pixel when plugged in and cannot do it over Bluetooth. While the SM4s sound better and can do aptX over Bluetooth but are less comfortable... 🤔 I also tried the Sonos Ace - which had the nicest fit but lose to both on sound quality - and XM5s - which were too base-heavy and the worst fit.

[@parasthakur4905]

My advice, go with bose. Codecs are okay, you can always connect a jack or even use a sennheisser bd600 adapter for aptx.

[@mso]

Im looking at the same two headphones…difficult 😅

[@gsxer13]

The Focal Bathys are incredible .

[@marco__tai]

happy new year aaron! thanks for helping me pick which earbuds to buy! 😁🎉

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem! Happy new year!

[@lenioxytreviewspvp1799]

Ive seen your videos on ult and xm4 as well as xm5 but I'm still undecise. For the same price, would you still choose ult over xm4? The only thing I really dont like of the ult is the bulky look. Forgot to add that I mainly listen to trap/reggeaton in the gym and more chill-based music for my study sessions.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4akd4iDqN2Vbq8 it should answer your question.

[@aadeez3062]

Which should i go for ? Sennheiser accentum plus? Or space q45 or ult wear?

[@abrahamroberts2040]

The Bose are my favorite headphones currently followed by Logitech A50 Gen 5 and AirPods max.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

The logitech gaming headphones, they good?

[@abrahamroberts2040]

@ they are 🔥

[@rlan55]

Major pain point on the p100 is also comfort... Way too stiff on ears, I can barely keep them more than 30 minutes.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

The cushions can be softer yes

[@jengkolholic]

If you want to get detail sound, use Sony Ult wear wire with power off and DAC DDHifi TC35 M2. Its very detail and close to Momentum 4

[@itzikca]

My choice for premium headphone would be AirPods Max , close 2nd is the Sonos ace

[@aaronloudnwireless]

@@itzikca awesome!

[@b1gd312]

I canceled my sonos ace order and have the px7 s2e arriving imminently, how do you rate these in comparison to the sonos?

[@itzikca]

@b1gd312 to be honest, i ordered the px7 s2e before i got the Sonos and i was so underwhelmed that i sent them back, the Sonos for my taste are better headphones in every aspect. Sorry…. I really enjoyed the Sonos until i got a surprise AirPods Max for Christmas, they are both amazing. The px7 not so much really, the ANC is useless, transparency is mediocre and the sound quality on AirPods Pro (not even the max) is better than the px7.

[@pinheadlarry2506]

These can be used on a TV?

[@REFORGER_2023]

Of course, if the TV is supporting BT.

[@GamesTreasure-l9y]

Wave pro at 65$ or space one at 75$, which one is overall value for money? Or any alternative you suggest?

[@mdrafiqul2898]

I snagged the XM5s a few months back, and honestly, they’re the dodgiest headphones I’ve ever wasted my quid on. Even with LDAC switched on, the sound’s proper rubbish. As a metalhead, I can’t stand these cans. Absolute shambles! I reckon my next set will be Focal Bathys.

[@insomniadreamz4097]

Have you tried customizing the eq in the app?

[@mdrafiqul2898]

@insomniadreamz4097 I gave that a whirl too, mate. The thing is, I'm a bit of a metalhead audiophile, ya know? Proper picky when it comes to sound. Gotta have top-notch instrument separation when I'm blastin' some death metal; can’t be doin’ with a muddled mess!

[@reecechadwick8504]

​@@mdrafiqul2898 it ain't a muddled mess, quite an over exaggeration

[@justinyer]

Xm5 isn’t for metalheads

[@ronaldpollard8990]

I Tried Bose QC Ultra went Momentum 4, Tried Sony XM5 went Momentum 4, & Apple AirPod Max with USBC went Momentum 4…. BEST bang for the Buck are the Sennheiser Momentum 4.. I humbly submit

[@Hijynx87]

I'd agree,they went on sale for $200! I have the bowers and wilkins px7 s2e that I prefer as well as the qc ultra. Mom4 doesn't play nice with my tv, so bose is great for tv.

[@aadeez3062]

What about the lower price range ? Sennheiser accentum plus or ult wear or soundcore space q45?

[@dazza5456]

Did not know the QC ultra uses snapdragon, will consider them next time, have the B&W PX8 currently, even though they sound brilliant, I do miss the unparalleled noise cancelling of XM5/QC Ultra

[@raizel29]

Could you please check the soundcore r50i NC also known as p30i in some areas. I feel like the ANC and sound are too good for budget tws (although can't beat my xm5 tws and Goku though) 🐢

[@aaronloudnwireless]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@McBain2024]

I had two pairs of QC Ultra both had rattling and squeaking issues from the head band. Watch the quality control

[@xixi2291]

I used three pairs in the last year and they all had problems as you said…Currently I am using the fourth pair, but sooner or later it will start squeaking

[@aaronloudnwireless]

🤔🤔🤔 Appreciate the input

[@justinyer]

hes talking load of crap don’t listen to him

[@masheura]

why would you buy it again and again tho

[@xixi2291]

@@masheura Bose supports one year customer service in Japan. You can get a new one, as long as you meet some issues with their products

[@NOTFATEEN]

P100s are just amazing i can say that without even using them

[@aaronloudnwireless]

@@NOTFATEEN👏👏👏

[@rinaldialdi1405]

Which is better in terms of sound, Fiio JT1 or Earfun wave pro? thank you for your answer

[@mikeevans7381]

Thanks Aaron for all of your reviews and comparisons in 2024. The Cambridge headphones are the ones I'm looking at for they're sound quality but I'm worried about the fit. A lot of reviews I've seen say that the headphones are uncomfortable what do you think? 💯🇺🇸

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks for that, and for keeping with the content! I think it's mainly because the P100 cushions aren't as pillowy as XM5 so I can feel this pressure on the temples, otherwise they're okay for long listening sessions.

[@rushy3756]

Have you reviewed the Marshall Monitor III?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Not launched in my country yet

[@asan1050]

Hey Aaron, Thank you very much!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem!

[@karakemall]

Good video. Believing the rumors of an update, I bought "Bose quietcomfort earbuds ii". No matter how nice they are, Bose is an unreliable company for me. I will never buy them.

[@Hamidiix]

Is there any information about the Sony wh-1000xm6 headset?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Not yet

[@Hamidiix]

@aaronloudnwireless Should I buy the XM5 or should I wait until the end of 2025?

[@noahjam4574]

@@Hamidiixyou should get Sony ult wear cuz their only $130

[@JulieJeanEli]

​@@Hamidiix Buy the xm4 cuz the broken hinge problem on the xm5 is massive

[@highfived]

Expected sept 2025

[@frhuerta74]

Hi Aaron, hope you could help me. I like to watch videos from KZbin through an IPad. Now I have an H6 B&O with an Ifi DAC. I want to upgrade and all I want is better sound quality. I don’t care about wireless or noise cancellation. What would you recommend me to buy? Thanks a lot.

[@gavinleeburn1]

Px8 still reign as kings

[@eclipsesonic]

3:37 - That's Spy x Family in the background. You have good taste in Anime as well as Headphones. 👍

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks! I like Spy x Family indeed 🍻

[@calinnusescu4594]

Unfortunate Sony Ult's hinge broke after two months so not a very reliable headphone, even tho the bass is soo fun😢

[@BilalAbdirahman-e2r]

Im starting a new school and im planning to get something to listen to music which do u personally prefer earbuds or headphones to go to school and other stuff like training and relaxing i want to use in both winter and summer which do u prefer

[@Vojin12]

Any info on when the Sony XM6 could be released? I am waiting to buy them since september 2023 and still they has not came out yet.

[@Gigaheart]

Aaron I am really struggling to find a pair of higher quality, longer lasting headphones that let me use my own 3.5 mm Vmoda boom mic pro. I recently got ATH-Mx60's and I absolutely do not like them and will be sending them back. The noise isolation was basically not there and they didn't fit my head well. I also could not figure out how to plug my 3.5mm vmoda boom mic pro intto them. I am coming from a Vmoda M80/XS and I am having a very very hard time finding a suitable replacement. I am even willing to concede and go Over Ear but I don't want ones that are going to make my ears hot and sweaty. I forgot to preface, I want WIRED. I do not want or need wireless or bluetooth. Can you help me out?

[@Cassianqt]

haiya i am wandering if i should buy the xm4 or ult wear i have sort of large ears and i also wear glasses what do u think i should go for comfort and fit

[@desmondmitchell5602]

My have had the wave pro since then came out and he was 9 then. They have been great. If he can't break them they are ok lol lol

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Haha nice!

[@TonyRome402]

Hands down, the Sony XM5

[@alexbradeni]

Cambridge melomania p100 will be an upgrade over the sennheiser momentum 4 or no? Thanks

[@AFELVHZEKR]

Moondrop Edge just launched a new headphone, I want to know the comparison vs Earfun Wave Pro

[@aaronloudnwireless]

👍🏻

[@carvalho7795]

Happy new yars bro. 🎉

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Happy New Year to you too! 🎉

[@akashts7763]

Does ultwear have low volume level.. i just felt when tested it against xm5.. what’s your opinion.. why is momentum 4’s not in the list doesn’t it sound better than xm5’s.. i love base instrument seperation and audio quality please help me decide

[@vladyslavofukraine3841]

Good day, Akashts) Maybe there is some audio shop in city you live where you can properly try some headphones you like? You can also try Technics a800, though i have not big experience but it sounds really good in my opinion though you have to be careful with hinges, carefully handle with this headphones. I hope You will find headohones that will make you really happy! Good luck! :)

[@mnrd888]

What’s the most comfortable headphones for summer? 😂😂😂 (Philippines’ weather is f##kin’ hot in April and May) Happy New Year! 🎉

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Definitely WH-1000XM5. Hapoy new year too!

[@thoughtfulsd]

Does Bose qc ( not ultra ) support stereo audio or it’s only mono audio ?

[@ahmetnurisaglik]

No more headphones or others I use..The king is Shokz openfit.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

👍🏻

[@fiqahtakbetol]

Marshall monitor iii not good?

[@KG-op3ci]

any recomandation for in ears?

[@sushrutkelkar1778]

where does the marshall 3 anc stand and how is it compared to melomania p100

[@turrizaturriza]

Bose has hissing noise?

[@antonivanov3944]

happy with the Bathys. even in subway..

[@pedrofigueira3581]

I have a question about your audio samples I have been listening to the momentum's M4, Bose QC ultra headphones and the Sony wh 1000 xm5. Please note I am indeed wearing the XM5s, however I feel like the sample sound for the XM5s have an EQ applied to it while the others are on their default, am I crazy or is it possible?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

They're all on default, it's the coloration from the microphones.

[@attilab.2818]

The B&O Beoplay H100s are missing from this list b

[@tomatotatopotatotato4143]

Please review the UGREEN HiTune Max5C

[@karlapaulinaguzmanbarrenec2776]

what about px8????? B&W

[@anunheardtruth3071]

Can Earfun Wave Pro do LDAC with multipoint? Unfortunately some newer Android phones sound awful with AAC and better with SBC but some like the Soundcore Q45 always default to AAC even after you disable it in Developer settings.

[@1LonerWolf]

XM5 worth it for $170 right now?

[@fiberdocit]

In the Netherlands €300 😢

[@VikasPande-jd1fq]

Will bose launch successor to qc ultra in 2025 ??

[@nurmbms90]

Reduce the bass shelf on the QC ultra and it will clean up the whole sound quality. That said , my budget/midrange and high end headphones/earbuds for wired and wireless would be : Budget : Sony MDR 7506 (these are legendary , but you need to swap the pads to yaxi pads or else it will have a veiled sound and buy a Capra strap to increase the comfort). Midrange : focal azurys (clean , neutral with the focal dynamics ) Mid range to High end :Dan Clarke audio noire X( fast , punchy bass , neutral mids that’s not forward and airy treble . Soundstages great and amazing imaging and overall great details for the price .) As for wireless : Midrange : AirPods Pro gen 2: meta tuning neutral with bass boost . Good details for a wireless. High end : focal Bathys (may not have the best ANC or mic , but for sound quality they are warm, slightly colored , fun with amazing dynamics ).

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Appreciate your input as always!

[@nurmbms90]

@@aaronloudnwireless thanks Aaron. Great video as always.

[@hernanaqp25]

And Bathys? From Focal

[@aaronloudnwireless]

I've tried them and they're great, but they're not in this list because I have not reviewed them properly, and they're not as travel friendly.

[@ajiridwan9528]

Should be titled "The best wireless Headphone".

[@abod-f8u]

What about sinnheiser

[@FredericBenabdelkader-ti3ej]

Le focal bathys

[@Superchinandegano]

¡Excelente! 👍🏻

[@megustapanconqueso]

Check out Dali io 8 best headphones ever

[@david-qr7kz]

Ult wear break easily

[@heavymetal6910]

Given my xm4 earbuds have recently gone down the drain with the rapid battery drain problem, I wouldnt consider any Sony headphones. I am more than surprised you endorsed sony in this video 😮

[@tytownsend8219]

Wow, my Sony XM5 headphones are still going strong. No problems so far..

[@aaronloudnwireless]

The issue was mainly with the old WF-1000XM4 and LinkBuds S. Their headphones have always been great.

[@santanusahu7219]

Sir , what would you choose Between jabra elite 4 active , OnePlus buds 3 , and oppo enco air 3 pro . Please reply

[@viktor1845]

I am fan of bose.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Nice! 👍🏻

[@serrael-182]

Spaceone pro > Bose Ultra Even for the same price.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

👍🏻

[@OnionMotu]

Really? The space one pros sound better? Do they have more bass than xm5s? Cuz xm5 bass I felt it was lacking. Found Samsung buds2 pro more enjoyable to listen to than xm5s.

[@serrael-182]

@@OnionMotu i liked the sound more than bose and they have deeper base not exactly more than xm5 i would say. If they would go under 150€ they would be great but the xm5 might be the better heaphone overall. I mean its a taste thing aswell i dont like the buds 2 pro at all and prefer my 25€ moondrop headphones. So you have to try them before you buy em i would say. The px8 for example has better sound than all of them (objectivley) but still the moondrop fits matches sound profile that i like the most of the ones i tried. :D

[@OnionMotu]

@@serrael-182 interesting, I'm not really an audiophile lol I would say the buds2pro were my first kinda expensive earbuds and I was blown tf away when I first tried em. Maybe I was expecting a similar kinda blown away feeling from the xm5 headphones, considering they got bigger drivers but nah I'd say they both are on par for me. I enjoy the buds2pros punchier bass more, it's got more punch to it. I think they get louder too. Never tried moondrops, once u go wireless can't go back but I guess after a certain price the sound quality levels off and there isn't a noticeable bump in sound. I'm really tempted by the Sennheiser momentum 4s but can't get em in my country so far.

[@serrael-182]

@OnionMotu they sound great and have deep base too. Comparable with soundcore but warmer probably better sound in general. You can tune them well with its eq. The units i tried had driver imbalance (right louder than left) but somepeople dont care or had luck with the pairs they bought. They would be my fav overear if they wouldnt have this issue. If your happy with your buds i dont think its worth the trouble to find better ones. Its really not so easy to get enough information of these reviews if you cant try them by yourselves. Im on this channel cuz the audiosamples are the biggest help i can find on the inet cuz reviewers tell you that every headphones sound amazing. Im much more picky than them. :D

[@mohamedsafi7834]

80dollars is budget????

[@Duan-tf5ei]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@aaronloudnwireless]

🍻🍻🍻

[@m.r.4261]

Hello, among the liberty 4 nc soundcores or the Oneplus buds 3 which ones do you recommend?