Best Audiophile Headphones for Gaming

There are a lot of gaming headsets out there, but what if you want something a bit less ‘gamer’? Audiophile headphones not only have a different aesthetic, but they are also focused on quality sound too. They can even be a bargain compared to gamer products, but which do you go for? We’ve tested all kinds of headphones to find out, here’s what we discovered.

The best audiophile headphones for gaming at a glance

You’re busy, we get it. Here are our at a glance picks for the best options for audiophile gaming headphones. Read further to get a more details look at the best options available.

Our Picks for best audiophile headphones for gaming

If you have a little more time and want the best options for every need, here are our picks for the best gaming headphones for audiophiles. We have taken the time to try headphones at all price points to find the best options for you whatever your budget may be.

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X

A standard for the music world, the Beyerdynamic – DT 900 Pro X Studio Headphones offer exceptional sound. They are quite perfect, but a sound that few can compete with. Wonderfully built, incredible sounds, but small details such a sno detachable cables mean they are not quite perfect.

Sennheiser HD 650

A true reference class headphone, these are probably the best audiophile headphones for gaming, with incredible clarity in the sound, impressive spatial sounds from the open back design, and a punchy bass that delivers weight, but never overpowers the higher frequencies. 

HiFiMan Deva Pro

Planar headphones that deliver absolute accuracy for your sound with wireless convenience. Something different, the planar magnet drives giving a different listening experience. Wired and wireless along with superb sound make them great value compared to others on our list.

V-Moda M-200

A closed back, reference audio design that delivers big sounds even in noisy environments. A great headphone that is well regarded in music circles and does equally well with gaming.

Sony MDR-7506

A true budget option where Audiophile headphones are concerned, the Sony MDR-7506/1 are closed back, affordable and high-quality headphones ideal for gaming. As affordable as genuine audiophile headphones get, they sound and feel much mor expensive than they are.

Conclusion

If you want the very best audiophile headphones for gaming, then the Sennheiser HD 650s have everything you need, at a price. You can spend more, Sennheiser’s own range includes models at two and even three times the price, but what you gain with that additional expense is not going to impact your gaming experience enough to justify it.

For those on a more modest budget, the Sony MDR-7506/1 are a great option, and compared to a gaming dedicated headset at the same price offer such a leap in audio quality that it is difficult to understand why anyone would stick to the gaming options.

Of the rest, the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X has such an impressive stereo soundstage they should be essential equipment for anyone playing competitive FPS games. They make it so easy to pinpoint the exact location of footsteps, it really is a revelation when you try them for the first time.

All the headphones in our list offer hugely impressive performance, and represent a significant step up from the dedicated gaming brand options out there. They may lack RGB lighting or a built-in mic, but if you want your games to sound as good as they can, any of these are a great choice.