Want some high-end low-end? Vocal about wanting velvetier vocals? Sennheiser and Bowers & Wilkins make some of the most comfortable, most capable audiophile headphones, drawing on decades of refinement. Featuring bespoke drivers that can satisfy music fans, gamers, and super-commuters alike, Sennheiser wired headphones and Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones are the best choice for the majority of listeners looking for elevated audio, especially while they’re available at lower prices for October Prime Day (aka Amazon Prime Big Deal Days).
Sennheiser 660S2 Audiophile Hi-Res Open-Back Dynamic Headphones $399 (Was $599)
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Looking for an expansive listen with an expressive midrange? Sennheiser is one of the first names that come to mind when discussing reference-level headphones with low harmonic distortion. Introduced in early 2023, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 is a retooled, bass-reinforced revision in the German audiophile brand’s long-running series of headphones for exploring the silkier parts of the sonic spectrum. The soundstage is wide but precise but now extends into even more dramatic depths—with sub-bass reaching to 70Hz. While the open-back build means there’s no isolation, it also contributes to a toned sense of imaging, making these excellent headphones both for fans of musicality and musculature—the kind of comfortable, masterful set that is as good with heated gaming as it is hot tracks.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones $426 (Was $699)
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The Bowers & Wilkins flagship Px8 wireless headphones feature bespoke 40mm carbon cones—derived from the B&W 700 Series loudspeakers domes—that are coupled with an optimized basket/motor system. This tilts the sound signature from body blows to landing right on the button. Separation and control are heightened and tightened, tempering unruly transients that can come across as excitement but threaten to trip up accuracy. Angled to attain a uniform alignment between every point of the ear and driver surface, these light-yet-rigid carbon cones are intended for low-distortion (THD+N <0.1%), high-engagement listening. Most impressive is that this precision-engineered spacious audio is available on the go, using Bluetooth 5.2 for a solid connection with support for the SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive (with aptX HD) codecs for maximum iOS/Android compatibility.
More sets you’ll want to get
- Sennheiser IE 200 Audiophile In-Ear Headphones $99 (Was $149)
- Sennheiser HD 600 Audiophile Hi-Res Open-Back Dynamic Headphones $279 (Was $449)
- Sennheiser HD 650 Audiophile Hi-Res Open-Back Dynamic Headphones $325 (Was $499)
- Sennheiser HD 569 Closed-Back Wired Headphones $99 (Was $149)
- Sennheiser HD 620S Closed-Back Wired Headphones $249 (Was $349)
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones $219 (Was $379)
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning, Adaptive ANC, and Fitness Tracking Powered by Polar $199 (Was $329)
- Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Over-Ear ANC Bluetooth Headphones $249 (Was $399)
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones $298 (Was $399)
- Linsoul Kiwi Ears Quintet In-Ear Monitor, 1DD + 2BA + 1 Planar + 1 PZT Hybrid Driver Earphone $175 (Was $219)
- Linsoul 7HZ Timeless 14.2mm Planar HiFi In-Ear Earphone $175 (Was $219)
- Linsoul THIEAUDIO Hype 4 2DD+4BA In-Ear Monitor $319 (Was $399)
Prices are correct at time of posting but are subject to change, so act fast.
More of the best deals during October Prime Day
- We’ve taken Audio-Technica turntables for a spin and can say they’re the best value
- Bose makes the best noise-cancelling earbuds we’ve tried—and they’re $70 off right now
- The JBL party speaker we take to soccer fields and house parties is $200 off during Amazon Prime Day
- The best overall wireless surround sound system just dropped to its lowest price ever for Amazon Prime Day
- TCL’s 75-inch QM85 TV blew my mind—and it’s $670 off for Prime Day
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