During tracking, a good pair of reference quality headphones can help you identify problems (such as ground hum and the buzzing of bad cables) that you don’t want to be stuck with later. During mixing, headphones let you hone in on details in the tracks you’ve recorded to isolate similar problems. Simply put, the headphones you use in your control room/mixing suite should have the clearest and most accurate frequency response possible (just like your studio monitors).
Sennheiser HD 202 II
One glance and the first thing that’ll strike you is how the HD 202 II is not very different from most conventional headphones. It has a charm in its simplicity and comes in a single black-grey colour. Collapsible high-end headphone for professional monitoring use. These have a frequency response range of 18 Hz to 18k Hz which makes them a great option for mixing. The HD 202 IIs also have a 10 foot cable and are an over ear model.
Audio Technica ATH-M20x
The ATH-M20x professional monitor headphones are a great introduction to the critically acclaimed M-Series line. Modern design and high-quality materials combine to deliver a comfortable listening experience, with enhanced audio and effective isolation. It boasts a great frequency response range from 15 to 20k Hz. The frequency response is flat, there’s no boosted bass, and everything is clear.
Behringer HPS3000
Whether you’re mixing a recording, monitoring a bass line or just enjoying an MP3, you want your headphones to deliver a wide frequency response and high dynamic range. The HPS3000 headphones provide incredible performance for a price well within any budget.
These headphones offer a 20 Hz to 20 kHz full-frequency response with a clear bass response and transparent highs, thanks to the 40mm cobalt drivers. The padded headband and earcups are built to be durable and comfortable. A single-sided oxygen-free copper cable is on hand to provide 6.6′ of slack, to prevent tangles, to preserve a pristine audio path.
Edifier H840
Calibrated and tuned by Phil Jones of Pure Sound, they provide a powerful boasting acoustic experience. Plastic for the most part, with a metal core headband, the Edifier looks really good. The headphones have a flat frequency response and a range of 20 to 20k Hz. Calibrated and tuned by Phil Jones of Pure Sound, they provide a powerful boasting acoustic experience. Plastic for the most part, with a metal core headband, the Edifier looks really good. The cord on this one is 6.5 feet so you’ll have plenty of room if you need to navigate through your music studio or recording room while still using the headphones.
AKG K72
The K72s by AKG are a lightweight and comfortable option that offers closed back cups for maximum isolation. Its 40mm drivers ensure that you’ll be able to hear even the slightest detail in your mixes, and the frequency range is from 16 to 20k Hz. This is another pair of headphones that have an automatically adjusting headband, so again, it’s comfortable to wear for long periods of time, yet flexible enough to not hurt your head while wearing it.
In conclusion, these are all of the best cheap studio headphones that I would consider to be worth buying in 2019. Some other thinker’s thought might not be the same.
It can be hard to find a pair that keeps up with the quality of today’s standards, but these options are all astounding for their price range.
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