Listly by James DeSalvo
Any recording studio headphones you buy need to be within your overall budget. They also need to be comfortable to wear because you and your musician guests are likely to use them for long periods of time. They should be padded well so that the sound produced via the headphones does not include sounds from elsewhere. This is especially important if they are being used by a producer who is in the same room as the musicians. Similarly, performers using recording studio headphones should be able to concentrate on the sounds emitted through the headphones rather than being distracted and disturbed by other external sounds.
These are the best budget studio headphones of 2017.
ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones: Musical Instruments
MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: DJ Headphones - Amazon.com
LyxPro HAS-10 Closed Back Over-Ear Professional Studio Monitor & Mixing Headphones Amazon.com
Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphone (new model): Musical Instruments - Amazon.com
Dynamic, closed-ear headphones.
Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design, Cord Length - 3.3 - 9.8 feet Coiled.
Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction.
Around-the-ear design with padded ear cups - Dynamic, closed-ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound.
Ear pads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 ohm Studio Headphones: On-Ear Headphones - Amazon.com
Closed, diffuse-field studio headphone, Bass reflex technology for improved bass response.
Made-in-Germany with 2 year parts and labor warranty.
Comfortable fit due to rugged, adjustable, soft-padded headband construction.
Robust, easy serviceable construction as all parts are replaceable.
2 year manufacturer warranty only when purchased from an authorized beyerdynamic dealer.