What are the best studio headphones for music production?
The best studio headphones available in 2022 so far are:
- Audio Technica ATH-M50X
- Adam Studio Pro SP-5
- Sony MDR-7506
- KRK KNS 6402
- Focal Listen Professional
- Sennheiser HD 800
- Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro
- Austrian Audio Hi-X64
Are studio headphones worth it?
Definitely, yes. You’ve got to be able to hear your music accurately to have any hope of mixing it properly. Fashionable headphones are not going to cut it and ear buds can work your ears too hard so investing in a good pair of comfortable, reliable headphones will give you great results in the studio.
What are headphones for in a studio?
Traditionally headphones are used for isolating musicians from each other so that the only thing going into the microphone is that musician’s performance and nothing else. However, headphones are increasingly used for mixing as a way of getting a different perspective on the music and ensuring that it still sounds good regardless of how it’s being listened to.
Should I get open-back or closed-back headphones?
If you are recording live instruments then you’ll want closed-back headphones to prevent leakage into the microphones from the music you’re playing along to. If you’re mixing then open-back are a better choice as they sound more natural and less isolating.