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7 Best Headphones Under $300
This pair of Bose over ear headphones gives you plenty of battery life. They're also comfortably padded for long hours of wearing.
These Beats are great for long lasting listening. They deliver crisp, clear great sound and build quality.
These Soundsport wireless earbuds are perfect for workouts. You can even locate them through the app.
This pair of PowerBeats Pro is great for both music and making calls. It even includes a charging case.
These noise cancellation over ear headphones deliver excellent noise isolation. You'll love the crisp audio.
This pair is perfect for studio work. The ear cups rotate for better sound monitoring.
These are some of the best over ear headphones for people on the go. They're comfortable, with dynamic and rich sound and build quality that won’t disappoint.
You don’t have to break the bank to get a great pair of good over ear headphones, even if you’re looking for some of the best headphones around. If you can spare a reasonable $300, any of the headphones in our guide are sure to be more than pleasing, even for the most discerning audiophile. According to our tests, the best headphones under $300 are the Bose Soundlink.
Here’s everything you need to know about the best headphones under $300.
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These Bose over ear headphones deliver really clear audio, whether you're watching a video or making a call. Even if you’re wearing them outside on a windy day, your call quality won’t suffer for it. That’s because the noise cancellation is really well developed, and considers all your needs with a pair of headphones.
Another neat feature is how easily you can switch these bluetooth headphones between multiple devices, so there’s really no limit to your listening. The build quality of these over ear headphones is great, and the bluetooth range is impressive; you can move away from your bluetooth connection up to 30 feet without any interruption in your audio, which you can't get with lower quality bluetooth or wired headphones.
2. Beats Solo3
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The Beats Solo3 are some of the best options if battery life is one of your major concerns. You can use a full battery charge to get up to 40 hours of listening, or take a 5 minute quick charge for about 3 hours of battery power. While bluetooth over ear headphones connectivity has a reputation for being somewhat shaky, these headphones use a special Apple W1 chip. That means that setup and connecting are virtually seamless, with an extended range that beats more bluetooth headphones.
We were able to get a good 50 or 60 feet away from our connected devices before there was even a hint of lag or interruption.
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Finally there’s a solution for people that want high quality sound, with headphones that can withstand everything that goes into a workout. While you can use most wireless earbuds for a workout, they won’t give you everything these Bose Soundsport headphones do. They’re a sort of hybrid between in-ear buds and over-ear headphones. That’s a good thing when you’re working out since you get better protection from all the active noise of the gym; but it doesn’t stop there, the design also helps them stay on secure through almost any amount of movement. They’re durable too, being both weather and sweat resistant. They can certainly last through a lot of activity.
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These PowerBeats Pro headphones are ideal for people on the go as well as those that need ultimate convenience paired with crisp sound. They’re entirely wireless, easy to connect, and virtually hassle free. One of our favorite features is how easy it is to control the headphones are, without even grabbing for your device. Each headphone has buttons to control track searching, volume, play and pause, coupled with voice command capability. They start up quickly as soon as you put them on. That’s because they include special sensors, and there are special sensors to enhance your in call voice quality too.
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These Plantronics wireless headphones have everything you need whether you plan on using them at home or on a long trip. First, they have significantly longer battery life than most pairs of wireless headphones out there. In fact, they last up to a full 24 hours. After that, you can still keep using them. Just begin recharging them or use the included cable and hook your headphones directly into your device. They’re actually comfortable enough that you could wear them for the full charge. It’s the perfect combination, especially when you factor in the active and ambient noise cancellation.
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These Audio Technica headphones are a top choice for professional djs and producers as well as audiophiles. They're easily one of the most convenient sets of headphones if you're looking for something comfortable to use at home, with quality you can take to the studio. If you love deep, clear bass, these headphones will become one of your favorite gear. When you’re making music, there’s nothing like being able to comfortably and easily monitor your sound. That’s why it’s so nice that the earcups on this set can rotate out a full 90 degrees.
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The PXC550 is a super smart pair of headphones; it’s truly impressive how intuitive and well integrated the features are. You can use touch controls on the headset, voice prompts, or the compatible Sennheiser apps to control your sound. It also delivers more battery power than almost any other set of wireless headphones on the market. If you’re wondering, that’s up to 30 hours on a full charge. The USB charging makes it easy to keep your battery up, no matter where you go. The audio is really well balanced for any kind of listening you do, whether you’re listening to a speech, movie, or any genre of music.
Features to Look For When Shopping For Headphones Under $300
Wireless vs. Corded
Headphones are either wireless, and use a Bluetooth connection to transmit audio, or they're corded and plug in to transmit sound. Corded headphones don't rely on life, or a stable connection. While wireless headphones do rely on both of these, they're also more convenient to move around with. Corded headphones also tend to be less expensive, although it really comes down to preference. That said, there are sets of headphones that can be used wirelessly, as well as with a cord, which is the ultimate convenience.
Sound Quality
Sound quality varies a lot across different brands; sometimes the best way to test it is to try the headphones in person if possible. There are also a lot of different kinds of sound quality, depending on the frequencies you really value. For example, if you really want deep bass, you might be willing to sacrifice some clarity in mid ranges, and vice versa.
Wireless Considerations
If you get wireless headphones, you need to look at some additional features. Mainly those features are battery life and wireless range. Some headphones only have a reach of a dozen feet or so, while others can maintain a connection over hundreds of feet. Consider how much reach you'll really need.
Next, check for the battery life. This also varies widely, so.make sure yours will last long enough.
Comfortable Wear
This is another feature than can be easier to check out in person. You can also read up on customer reviews, or get a personal recommendation. Really you just want to make sure your ears won't get overheated after an hour, and that the headphones won't start to ache.
Noise Cancelling: How It Works
Noise cancellation works two major ways: the first is passive noise cancellation. This is more or less how well the headphones cover your ears and dampen outside noise (like putting a pillow over your ear).
Active noise cancellation basically measures the spot where sound will come into your ear, and then projects frequencies to counteract outside noise from the opposite direction.
Conclusion
All of these headphones are great choices for under $300. Thankfully, there are more than enough great choices on the market these days. For under $300, you’ll be able to get a pair of comfortable headphones with just the right amount of features you need.
