Most Expensive Headphones

If you’re like me, you think the point of headphones is to be able to listen to music on the go. Clearly, though, that isn’t the case for some audiophiles. The world’s most expensive headphones are hardly portable.

Sennheiser, a leading manufacturer of studio and stage microphones, created a limited number of what have been called the best headphones in the world. That’s right, only 300 of these headphones exist—possibly because they’re handmade. The set includes a high-end vacuum tube amplifier with an all-valve signal path and equally high-end electrostatic headphones with gold connectors.

The most expensive headphones in the world originally retailed for around $15,000 and can still be found for less than $30,000. Of course, if you plan on hooking them up to your iPod, you’ll need to leave the amp at home. If you’re looking for high-quality headphones that you can afford, check out the ones listed at Headphonage website.

Another pair of expensive headphones, the ULTRASONE Edition 9 Limited Edition S-Logic Natural Surround Sound Headphones, come with some cool features. The S-Logic natural surround sound takes the sound out of the headphones and into the room around you for a three-dimensional sound similar to a live concert. Less stress is put on your eardrums because pressure is decreases by up to 40% (3-4dB), allegedly reducing the risk of hearing damage.

Ultrasone’s expensive headphones also utilize ULE technology with an MU metal shield that reduces radiation by up to 98%. . The ULTRASONE Edition 9 Limited Edition S-Logic Natural Surround Sound Headphones are certainly a luxury to be had by the most discriminating audiophile. At a retail price of $1499.00, they’d better sound good.

25 replies on “Most Expensive Headphones”

JP
says:
September 28, 2007 at 12:59 pm -

Does it sound good??
Leftsyde
says:
February 13, 2008 at 5:54 pm -

Sony was selling the MDR-R10 for over $6K, but has discontinued them
J S
says:
May 25, 2008 at 9:12 am -

The Sennheiser Orpheus costs $17,000
1. Syy
  says:
  December 13, 2010 at 8:17 am -
  
  The above at the top with the valve amp are the Sennheiser Orpheus..
chesterqw
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August 29, 2008 at 9:17 am -

yeap, the orpheus is superb.
Him
says:
November 19, 2008 at 4:25 am -

I love music very much, so I have to admit that this is something I would seriously consider buying 😛 Just set aside 150 a month and you’re good!
ad
says:
December 19, 2009 at 1:24 pm -

of course they sound good
aniurka
says:
January 5, 2010 at 7:19 pm -

dude… really?

the Grado PS 1000 are wayyy better!

"him" consider buying the Grado.

they are better
kendall
says:
January 25, 2010 at 5:58 am -

why do they make them? 😛
omnomnom
says:
April 12, 2010 at 3:09 pm -

holy jesus! that’s awesome! I want one 😀
varun
says:
April 30, 2010 at 9:35 am -

i want it for my birthday “please any one gift me”
jvixtor
says:
August 7, 2010 at 5:42 pm -

its all about beats by dre
wink
says:
October 17, 2010 at 5:35 am -

aniurka posted"
dude… really?

the Grado PS 1000 are wayyy better!

"him" consider buying the Grado.

they are better "

I have heard the Orpheus twice, and own the Grado PS1000 among other headphones.
The Orpheus is way better than the PS1000.
LILLY MAN
says:
January 6, 2011 at 3:27 pm -

wooooooooooooah so expensive…….your better of buying a car
hellokitty
says:
January 10, 2011 at 4:08 am -

Well I disagree with that statement, the iPod buds are nowhere near the best ones, I think the ones that come with cellphones are WAAAAY better, even justin beaver said it on a review, they kill the orfeus and anything else, im serious
1. Brian Arabori
  says:
  September 16, 2011 at 6:46 pm -
  
  Beats Studios r beter
@CENAFAN4EVA
says:
February 16, 2011 at 7:21 pm -

i bet my $10 earphones sound better!
Alex
says:
March 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm -

Wow :O! It's not even Wireless… :))
alex kong
says:
March 27, 2011 at 8:41 pm -

i shame all non audiophiles here

im good with my hd 800 senns

1500 put to good use
Piotr Berger
says:
May 19, 2011 at 3:03 am -

Madness, but if you compare it to the prices of high-end speakers….
And neighbours won't call SWATs if you turn the volume up a little 🙂
Audiophile
says:
October 13, 2011 at 7:02 am -

Denon is making the best headsets in the world. They cost about $2000 each
Kam
says:
November 3, 2011 at 3:51 pm -

STAX SR-007 (OMEGA II)
Raflee RafEl MuzIc
says:
November 26, 2011 at 8:08 am -

wow!it will be impossible 4 me to afford this one…
Guo Heng
says:
November 26, 2011 at 10:52 am -

The most expensive thing on earth for me is a meal cooked by my mum:)
@CenaSwagg
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December 3, 2011 at 10:03 pm -

what a waste