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Two pairs of headphones. One, a SteelSeries set with ANC; the other, an Audeze set with great passive sound isolation.
Active noise cancellation is the latest trend for gaming headsets: here's how a different design philosophy could do much better than half-baked ANC

By Jacob Ridley Published

Cut it out Listen.

Cut it out
The Audeze MM-100 headphones on a background made up of stones
Audeze MM-100 headphone review

By Andy Edser Published

Score: 82% Boutique, slightly temperamental, wonderful.

Score: 82%
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII headphones
I've just crowned these Beyerdynamic headphones as the best audiophile closed-back cans, although it's a shame about the lack of microphone

By Jess Kinghorn Published

Closed cans Where's your head (and mic) at?

Closed cans
PC Gamer best audiophile headphones buying guide image, with Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic headphones
The best audiophile headphones for gaming in 2026: my top recommendations for the best cans money can buy

By Dave James Last updated

Audiophile Immerse yourself in your games with the best audiophile headphones for gaming.

Audiophile
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII headphones
beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII headphones review

By Kizito Katawonga Published

Score: 92% Stunning audio, rock-solid design, and more gamer-friendly than ever.

Score: 92%
A pair of Sennheiser HD 550 audiophile headphones on a pink background
We said these fabulous Sennheiser audiophile headphones were too expensive and now they're not—welcome to the simplest headline I'll write this Prime Day

By Andy Edser Published

Prime Day Me tell you why good now.

Prime Day
The Sony WF-C510 earbuds on a black desk mat. They are seen here inside their sleek charging case.
Sony WF-C510 earbuds review

By Jess Kinghorn Published

Itty bitty Wirefree but not worry-free.

Itty bitty
An xMEMS prototype gaming headset on a gaming keyboard lit up in red, with the control box glowing inbetween
'Our drivers are incredibly fast': I've been testing a prototype gaming headset with ultra-responsive speakers and it's transformed my Gray Zone Warfare sessions

By Andy Edser Published

Sonic speed Competitive gamers should pay attention to these speedy little beasties.

Sonic speed
The creator of Pud's Small Batch Headphones, wearing water headphones
If you're into ambient rainfall sounds, why not use headphones with 'two half-gallon basins' and plenty of real water sloshing around everywhere

By Jacob Fox Published

News An authentic rainfall experience.

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Sennheiser HD 550 on a white box.
Sennheiser and the company that now makes its audiophile headphones have just been fined €6 million over price fixing

By Jess Kinghorn Published

News Prick up your ears for this.

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