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Today I detailed some of the best headphones that money can buy. While many people may assume that the cost plays a significant factor, this is NOT always the case. One of the worst headphones I ever bought, was also one of the most expensive.
The Ultrasone Edition 10 was one of the worst mistakes I ever made. I was one of the first people to buy these £2,000 headphones and initially couldn't believe how bad they were – especially after the companies excellent Edition 8. Even after many hundreds of hours of running in, they sounded terrible. This opinion has been shared by experts in the industry such as Tyll Hertsens at Innerfidelity (see his funny video below).
[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L34S4Tt1EuQ']All of the headphones I listed on the previous pages are right at the top of their game. I have spent at least a year with each of the headphones in this article. I wouldn't always say that price is a clear indication of how good the headphones will be. For instance, while I love the Grado PS1000 headphones, they are overpriced at £2,000. There is no means of measurement to verify that they are ‘twice as good' as the £995 Sennheiser HD800.
If you are in the market for a good pair of headphones, and have a couple of grand spare, just remember that to get the most from any of the headphones in this article, you will need a high grade amplifier. These are often just as expensive as the headphones we are talking about and in some cases even more.
No one said this was a low cost hobby, but if you get it right, nothing is more rewarding!
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