Luxurious over-ear headphones It’s luxurious and comfortable, and it sounds great. But for most everyday activities—working out, traveling, lounging around the house pretending to put stuff away—you’ll probably want something more convenient, more durable, and less expensive. The sound and comfort of these headphones have improved dramatically since I started testing them a few years ago. I trail run, hike, work in the yard, lift weights, and watch mildly embarrassing barre and yoga videos on my laptop while testing the best wireless fitness headphones around.
If you like listening to music while climbing a rocky slope or mowing the lawn, here are some of WIRED’s favorite headphones. We all wear and sweat it. Don’t see something you like? Check out our best wireless earbuds , best cheap headphones , best Bluetooth speakers , or any of our other buying guides to learn more.
Update March 2024: We’ve added the Koss Porta Pro, Sony WH-CH720, Bose Open Ear Ultra, Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro, 1More Fit Open, and Oladance Sport. We’ve added a section on how to pick your headphones and updated links and pricing throughout.
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