Some people may think that only seasoned ears can tell the difference between a $100 headphone and a $1000 headphone. But I find that this most often isn’t the case. Even those with little headphone knowledge can usually identify “good sound” after they’ve listened to a few models back to back. That being said, one may look at the hefty price tags on some “audiophile headphones” and wonder, are they really worth it?

The short answer is yes. Though there are exceptions. But the long answer depends on a few factors, including:

1. How good are your ears?
2. What kind of sound signature do you gravitate towards?
3. At what level are you willing to accept diminishing returns?

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