Best Studio Headphones Under 100 to Get in 2021
Posted by Benny Lee on June 6th, 2021
Professional equipment is often pricey. And the same goes for studio headphones. So, finding the best studio headphones under 100 is easier said than done.
That’s why we are here to help. After all, a daunting task for the average person is merely child’s play for those with years of experience. We already have a couple of great options at the tip of our tongue, so, without any further ado, let us get right into it!
Quick Peek
- Sony MDR-7506: The best overall studio headphones under 100. Fairly neutral and closed-back without any serious downsides
- Audio-Technica M40x: Great alternative choice. But keep in mind that they are not as neutral as Sony’s offering. The bass is a bit boomy out of the box – which is something that some may like. But it’s arguably not the best sound signature for studio use
- Philips SHP-9500: The best open-back headphones for studio use. Just keep in mind that you get zero noise isolation due to the open-back enclosure
- AKG K240 Studio: A superb budget offering – as long as you don’t mind having little to no bass and very little noise isolation as well
- Shure SRH440: Another great closed-back option. It’s just about as good as our top picks with great comfort and build quality as well. Hard to go wrong with it
- HyperX Cloud Alpha: Headphones and headset combo in one for less than a hundred bucks. Great pick if you want not just something for the studio, but for chatting or gaming as well
- Sennheiser HD280 Pro: All-around a decent pair of headphones for monitoring – but keep in mind that its highs are a bit underemphasized out of the box
- Audio-Technica M20x: Your best bet if you want closed-back monitor headphones for less than
- Superlux HD 681: The best semi-open headphones that you can get for less than 100. They are neutral-sounding but a bit sharp as well
- BRAINWAVZ HM5: Probably the most comfortable closed-back headphones we’ve tried thus far – if only thanks to their very soft earpads
