Best Closed-Back Headphones

Top-ranked closed-back headphones, scored by frequency response measurements. Ranked by AudioList Score from frequency response measurements, then current retailer price.

Eligibility: canonical best variants only; measurement required.

  1. Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X #1 - $999; Score: 85.5; 7 retailer offers.
  2. Dan Clark Audio E3 Closed Back #2 - $2,000; Score: 83.8; 6 retailer offers.
  3. Focal Azurys #3 - $499; Score: 78.1; 11 retailer offers.
  4. SONY MDR7506 #4 - $93.84; Score: 77.6; 6 retailer offers.
  5. Audeze Maxwell #5 - $299; Score: 77.6; 2 retailer offers.
  6. Dan Clark Audio STEALTH #6 - $4,000; Score: 76.6; 8 retailer offers.
  7. Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Closed #7 - $900; Score: 74.6; 2 retailer offers.
  8. Meze Strada #8 - $799; Score: 72; 12 retailer offers.
  9. Austrian Audio Hi-X60 #9 - $499; Score: 71.5; 4 retailer offers.
  10. Denon AH-D5200 #10 - $799; Score: 71.2; 3 retailer offers.
  11. FiiO FT13 #11 - $300; Score: 71; 3 retailer offers.
  12. Focal Radiance #12 - $890; Score: 71; 1 retailer offers.
  13. Sennheiser HDB 630 #13 - $450; Score: 70.3; 12 retailer offers.
  14. Audeze SINE #14 - Price varies; Score: 69.9; 0 retailer offers.
  15. Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X #15 - $320; Score: 69.3; 2 retailer offers.
  16. Yamaha HPH-MT8 #16 - $170; Score: 69.2; 4 retailer offers.
  17. Beyerdynamic DT 250 #17 - $330; Score: 69.2; 3 retailer offers.
  18. Focal Celestee #18 - $999; Score: 69.2; 3 retailer offers.
  19. Shure SRH1540 #19 - $549; Score: 69; 3 retailer offers.
  20. Hifiman SUNDARA #20 - $129; Score: 68.2; 7 retailer offers.

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