Wireless headphones may have the upper hand when it comes to managing cable clutter and have become a preferred choice to improve the style quotient. The only department where they struggle to match the wired headphones is the professional sound quality. In an age where everyone wants a pair of truly wireless headphones, there is no substitute for the audio experience that premium wired headphones deliver. So if you have a rich taste in music and want to listen to every subtle detail intended by the recording artist, you need audiophile grade headphones. Now, with Hi-Fi lossless audio support coming to Apple Music and Spotify soon, here's a list of the best audiophile headphones you can buy in 2021.

To meet different needs and keep the budget in check, we have listed the best audiophile headphones in different price ranges. If budget isn't a constraint, you can get high-end headphones with all the bells and whistles for a high-fidelity experience. But if you're looking for comparatively affordable audiophile headphones, there are plenty of safe bets to choose from on the market. With that out of the way, let's take a look at our options.

If a first-class construction and first-class sound quality are what you want, the SENNHEISER HD 800 S HD 800S may be the answer to your needs. SENNHEISER is well known for producing high-end headphones for professionals, and the HD 800 S has everything to be called a good choice. These open-back, over-ear headphones are comfortable to wear for hours on end.

The ear cups are super comfortable, so you can wear the headphones for hours without feeling tired. In addition, they are designed to detect sound waves to the ear at a slight angle to provide an immersive spatial listening experience. The powerful 56mm ring radiators play a key role in delivering clear and crisp sound quality even when handling complex tracks.