My Head-fi journey


This website is not to be taken seriously. I will giving one lined reviews for the headphones I try (whether I enjoyed them or not).

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This table gives a quick overview of everything. Click on header to view table in sorted manner.

Headphone Name Type Open/Closed Bluetooth? Price (USD) Rating (%)
Over Ear Closed No 150 80
In Ear Closed Yes 250 78.75
Over Ear Closed No 30 78.5
Over Ear Closed No 20 77.75
Over Ear Closed No 39 77
Over Ear Closed Yes 180 76.25
Over Ear Open No 125 72.5
In Ear Closed Yes 200 71.75
In Ear Closed Yes 160 67.75
Over Ear Closed Yes 200 64.5
Over Ear Closed Yes 99 42.25

AirPods 2 ($160)

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Features: Bluetooth, pretty neutral.
Review: I hate the way they fit and they just don't sound that amazing tbh.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 60% They are scratchy and a little muddy, the acoustics also depend too much on the environment.
Functionality: [25% overall] 80% Bluetooth earbuds that works amazing with the apple ecosystem.
Price: [25% overall] 71% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 67.75% Apple fanboys will buy like 16 pairs so idk why I bother.

AirPods Pro 2 ($250)

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Features: Bluetooth, ANC (active noise cancelling), spacial audio, sweat resistant, pretty neutral.
Review: I hate that I love them so much.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 78% Its honestly amazing for bluetooth earbuds, slightly bass focused but very clear overall.
Functionality: [25% overall] 95% Amazing ANC, transparency mode is so convenient, perfect for sports and fits most ear shapes. Also works great with the Apple ecosystem.
Price: [25% overall] 64% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 78.75% Legit brilliant earbuds that I hate recommending because of the price.

Audio Technica ATH-M40x ($180) [Wait for sale]

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Features: Bluetooth, v-shaped (heavy bass boost), can do bluetooth (does lower sound quality), amazing for gaming and action-based anime.
Review: I for some reason hate these (they feel squeaky) but I have to admit they are pretty good.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 78% Personally bass boost is not my thing, but they do make everything sound pretty clear and punchy.
Functionality: [25% overall] 80% Bluetooth for convenience and wired for latency, pretty versatile.
Price: [25% overall] 69% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 76.25% Can't go wrong with these.

Beats Studio 3 ($200)

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Features: Bluetooth, for sports, v-shaped (like a lot), looks cool because a lot of athletes wear them.
Review: Kinda sucks, only cool because athletes wear beats a lot.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 55% Missing a lot of details.
Functionality: [25% overall] 80% Good clamp force, bluetooth, pretty decent for working out.
Price: [25% overall] 68% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 64.5% If you buy these its for the brand not the quality.

Bose SoundSport Free ($200)

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Features: Bluetooth, for sports, v-shaped, pretty good battery life, anc.
Review: I mean, its a little bulky but I hate cardio anyway, pretty decent choice.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 65% It's not muddy or anything, but also not mind-blowing.
Functionality: [25% overall] 90% C'mon, it's a bluetooth ear bud designed for working out.
Price: [25% overall] 67% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 71.75% Can't go wrong with these.

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohms ($150)

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Features: Needs to be powered by amp, neutral, wide sound stage, closed back, perfect for podcasts or studios.
Review: Janky cable and plastic cups are unbreakable -- a classic, not pricey, reliable must have.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 84% Chef kiss!
Functionality: [25% overall] 80% Cannot be powered by normal laptops or phones,
closed back makes it one of the most used headphones in studios.
Price: [25% overall] 72% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 80% I own a pair of these they are dope

Grado SR80x ($125)

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Features: Signature Grados treble spike, great sound stage for movies, open back, janky wires that will never break. Pad mods recommended.
Review: Watching anime or films with these are amazing, treble spike is an acquired taste tho.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 70% I am a percussionist, so I like this sound and would give it a 85%,
but I think thats just objectively wrong lol.
Functionality: [25% overall] 70% Can be powered by mobile devices, are unbreakable.
Price: [25% overall] 75% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 72.5% I love mine but try them on before purchasing.

Headrush HRF5020 ($99)

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Features: Apparently has ANC, same manufacturer as Skullcandy.
Review: Honestly it is so treble heavy I would rather listen through my phone speaker in public.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 10% Phone Speaker?
Functionality: [25% overall] 70% Bluetooth + ANC + Easy to Carry
Price: [25% overall] 79% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 42.25% Personally do not recommend.

Koss KPH30i ($25-30)

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Features: Balanced/neutral tuning, powered by phone, leaks some noise, "retro."
Review: Ngl, its really good for its price (I impulse bought a pair).

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 73% So worth it.
Functionality: [25% overall] 70% Throw em in your backpack type thing, mic works pretty ok.
Price: [25% overall] 98% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 78.5% I carry mine everywhere.

Koss KSC75 ($20)

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Features: V-shaped tuning, powered by phone, leaks some noise, ugly.
Review: I don't really think about them, these are kinda just back ups to whatever.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 72% Tbh I like the kph30is more.
Functionality: [25% overall] 67% Throw em in your backpack type thing, clips kinda hurt sometimes.
Price: [25% overall] 100% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160 [>100 -> 100]
Overall: 77.75% These are a constant in my backpack.

Koss Porta Pro ($29-39)

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Features: Warm tuning, powered by phone, leaks some noise, trendy, easily foldable.
Review: I refuse to buy a pair because it's so mainstream right now but secretly I think about the porta pros every day.

Category Rating Comment
Sound rating: [50% overall] 72% Tbh I like the kph30is more.
Functionality: [25% overall] 70% Throw em in your backpack type thing, comes with soft case.
Price: [25% overall] 94% equation: y=-40log(price+5)+160
Overall: 77% i want these so much!