In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the AKG K271 Mk2 professional studio headphones. Priced at $279 on the company’s website, I’m curious to see if their performance justifies the cost.
In-ear monitors can be lifesavers for musicians, a breath of fresh air for audiophiles by changing the way you listen to audio on the go, and invaluable tools for audio engineers in critical listening tasks.
Whichever way you look at IEMs, these portable monitors can enhance your audio experience, whether on stage, in the studio, or on your daily commute.
Whether you’re recording, monitoring, at home, or a professional studio, headphones are always going to be a necessity. Throughout my career, I’ve tested a wide range of cans, and in this article, I’ll show you what I consider to be the best studio headphones in 2025 to help you get the most out of your music productions.
Any music producer worth their salt understands the importance of a solid mix and master. It can make or break the impact of a track and if something is muddy, harsh, or unrefined it can take the listener out of the moment and ruin the experience.
In this article, I’ll be providing you with what I consider to be the best headphones for mixing and mastering music in 2025, all of which I’ve tested myself.
I’ve tested a wide range of headphones here at Higher Hz, and in this article, I’ll be providing you with what I consider to be the best budget studio headphones to buy under $100 and $50 in 2025, all of which I’ve used myself in real studio work.
The Ollo Audio S5X headphones are a pair of reference headphones with a neutral sound signature, designed for audiophiles as well as mixing and mastering engineers.