Headphones for $250-$500

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Headphones in the $250–$500 range is a sweet spot for audiophile headphones, featuring models that are a clear step up from entry-level gear without diving into flagship-tier pricing. In this bracket, you’ll find thoughtfully tuned sound signatures, higher-grade drivers like planar magnetics, and materials that offer both comfort and durability. Whether you're after studio-accurate neutrality or something more musical and engaging, this price range delivers great headphones that balances technical precision with real-world value. Browse our collection of headphones in the $250 to $500 range from Fostex, HIFIMAN, Sivga, Sendy Audio, and VZR Audio. Buy yours online today. How to tell if headphones are high quality? High-quality headphones typically feature a combination of build, sound performance, and design. Look for premium materials like metal, high-grade plastics, or real leather in the construction - these qualities often indicate better durability and comfort for long term use. In terms of sound, high-end headphones deliver clear detail across the frequency spectrum, with controlled bass, accurate mids, and smooth, extended treble. They also offer solid imaging and soundstage, allowing instruments and vocals to feel well-separated and natural. Good headphones will reveal subtle textures in familiar tracks while avoiding harshness or muddiness, even at higher volumes. Quick Links Closed-Back Headphones Under $500 Open-Back Headphones for $300 Audiophile Headphones Under $500 Planar Headphones Under $500 Wireless Travel Headphones Under $300 Closed-Back Headphones Under $500 Sivga Oriole Headphone Price: $199.00 VIEW SIVGA ORIOLE HEADPHONE A stylish closed-back dynamic with a warm, slightly V-shaped signature and great comfort for everyday listening. The Sivga Oriole blends artisanal design with a warm, polite sound that caters to casual and critical listeners alike. Crafted from polished rosewood, its closed-back housing enhances the low-end response while addin