Best Headphones for Podcasting: The Only Buying Guide Podcasters Actually Need

Published April 15, 2026 | By Matt

The best podcast headphone for most podcasters is the RØDE NTH-100 ($149) for hosts and the Sony MDR-7506 ($80–100) for editors. Both are closed-back, wired, and honest enough in the vocal midrange to catch problems before they reach your listeners. Everything else on this page is about matching the right headphone to the right workflow — recording, editing, multi-host studios, or guest chairs.

If you’re serious about podcasting, headphones are not optional. They’re how you catch mic bleed before it ruins a recording, how you hear that your gain is staged correctly, and how you know whether your voice actually sounds the way you think it does.

But here’s the problem: most “best podcast headphones” lists just rank consumer headphones by Amazon star ratings. They don’t account for what podcasters actually need — isolation that prevents audio leaking back into your microphone, a frequency response that prioritizes the human voice, and comfort that holds up across a two-hour recording session.

This guide is different. Every recommendation below is based on real podcasting workflows — recording, editing, monitoring guests, and producing content for ears that will hear it on earbuds, car speakers, and laptop speakers. I’ll break down what matters, what doesn’t, and which headphone fits which podcaster.

And a personal note: I’ve been using the Sony MDR-7506 for years. It’s still a fantastic headphone. But “what I use” isn’t the same as “what’s best for you.” That depends on your setup, your role, and your tolerance for ear sweat at minute 90. Let’s figure it out.

→ See all recommended podcast gear in the full equipment guide

Why Headphones Matter More for Podcasters Than for Music Listeners

Podcasting is a spoken-word medium. Unlike music production — where dozens of instruments and layers blend together and mask small imperfections — a podcast episode lives or dies on the clarity, consistency, and cleanliness of one or two human voices.

That changes what headphones need to do. In podcasting, your headphones are a diagnostic tool, not an entertainment device. They need to reveal problems, not hide them. Specifically, your headphones affect four things that directly determine whether your final audio is any good:

Mic technique. If you can hear yourself in real time, you instinctively adjust your distance from the mic, your volume, and your pacing. Without headphones, you’re guessing — and your audience hears the result. This is especially true if you’re working with a dedicated microphone setup where positioning matters. If you haven’t figured out the right microphone techniques yet, real-time monitoring via headphones is how you learn them fastest.

Gain staging. Setting your input levels correctly is nearly impossible without monitoring. Too hot and you clip; too low and you introduce noise floor problems during editing. A good pair of headphones connected to your audio interface lets you hear exactly where you are before you hit record.

Sibilance and mouth noise. These are the sounds that make listeners wince — harsh “s” sounds, lip smacks, tongue clicks. Consumer headphones often mask these with boosted bass and rolled-off highs. Studio-oriented headphones reveal them so you can address them before post-production.

How naturally you speak. This is the one nobody talks about. When you hear your own voice fed back through headphones, it changes how you talk. If the headphones color your voice in a way that sounds unnatural to you — too bassy, too thin, too harsh — you compensate unconsciously, and your delivery suffers. The right headphones get out of the way and let you sound like yourself.

The Best Podcast Headphones at a Glance (2026)

Headphone	Street Price	Best For	Impedance	Weight	Sound Signature	Detachable Cable
Sony MDR-7506	~$80–100	Editing, QC, budget all-rounder	63Ω	230g	Bright, analytical	No
Sony MDR-M1	~$250–268	Modern all-round monitoring	50Ω	216g	Warm, controlled treble	Yes
RØDE NTH-100	~$149	Podcast hosts, long sessions	32Ω	350g	Warm, natural midrange	Yes
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X	~$199	Long sessions, editing + recording	48Ω	350g	V-shaped, deep bass	Yes (mini-XLR)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x	~$149	Studio crossover, editing	38Ω	285g	Punchy, slightly bass-forward	Yes
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x	~$49	Guest headphones, tight budgets	47Ω	190g	Balanced, no frills	No
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO	~$100	Multi-mic studios, isolation	64Ω	285g	Neutral, strong isolation	Yes

What to Look for in Podcast Headphones (and What to Ignore)

The headphone market is flooded with specs designed to sell consumer electronics. Most of those specs are irrelevant — or actively misleading — when you’re buying headphones for podcasting. Here’s what actually matters and what you can safely ignore.

Closed-Back Design: Non-Negotiable

For podcasting, closed-back headphones are the only serious option for recording. The reason is simple physics: open-back and semi-open headphones let sound leak out of the ear cups. When you’re sitting 6–12 inches from a sensitive microphone — especially a condenser — that leaked audio gets picked up. The result is a subtle but destructive echo, phase issues, and a general “muddy” quality that no amount of post-processing can fully fix.

This problem compounds in multi-host setups. If two people are both wearing open-back headphones while recording with separate mics, each mic picks up bleed from the other person’s headphones. It’s a nightmare to unmix, and it’s entirely preventable by using closed-back cans. If you’re setting up a podcast for two hosts, budget for two pairs of proper closed-back headphones from the start.

Open-back headphones have their place — they tend to produce a more natural, spacious sound that’s great for mixing music in a quiet room. But that’s not the typical podcasting workflow. If you record and edit in the same space (most of us do), closed-back is what you want.

Frequency Response: Listen for Vocals, Not Bass Drops

The human voice sits primarily between 85 Hz and 8 kHz, with the most critical intelligibility information concentrated in the midrange. That means podcast headphones need accurate, uncolored mids above all else.

Many popular consumer headphones use what’s called a “V-shaped” sound signature — boosted bass, boosted treble, recessed mids. This makes music sound exciting and punchy. But it makes voices sound thin and distant, which causes podcasters to unconsciously compensate: moving too close to the mic, boosting low-end EQ, or speaking in an unnatural way.

What you want instead is headphones with a neutral or slightly warm midrange, controlled bass that doesn’t bleed into the vocal range, and enough treble extension to hear problems like sibilance, clicks, and breath noise. You don’t need “flat” in the audiophile sense — you need “honest” in the vocal range.

Comfort: The Most Underrated Spec

A podcast recording session can easily run 60–120 minutes. An editing session can go longer. Headphones that feel fine for the first 20 minutes but create pressure points, heat buildup, or ear fatigue by minute 45 will actively degrade your work.

Comfort depends on several factors that spec sheets rarely cover: ear pad material (synthetic leather traps heat; velour and Alcantara breathe better), clamp force (too tight causes fatigue; too loose breaks the seal and kills isolation), ear cup depth (shallow cups press on your ears; deep cups let them sit naturally), and weight distribution (a well-padded headband matters more than overall weight).

If you wear glasses, pay particular attention to how the ear pads seal around the frames. Some headphones handle glasses well; others create gaps that destroy isolation and cause pressure points.

Impedance: It Matters Less Than You Think

Impedance is how much electrical resistance the headphone presents to whatever’s driving it. Higher impedance headphones (250Ω+) generally need more power to reach proper listening levels, which usually means a dedicated headphone amp or a professional audio interface.

The good news: every headphone on this list is 64Ω or below, which means any modern audio interface, mixer, or even a portable recorder like the Zoom PodTrak P4 will drive them without any issues. You don’t need to worry about impedance matching unless you’re going deep into the audiophile end of the spectrum.

What You Can Safely Ignore

Wireless/Bluetooth. Don’t use Bluetooth headphones for recording. Period. Bluetooth introduces latency (the delay between when audio happens and when you hear it), applies compression that reduces quality, and can drop connections mid-session. Every headphone on this list is wired, and that’s by design.

Noise cancellation. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is designed for commuters and travelers, not recording studios. It introduces its own processing artifacts, can cause a pressure sensation that affects how you perceive your voice, and adds complexity and cost without improving monitoring accuracy. Closed-back passive isolation is all you need.

Frequency range beyond 20 kHz. Some headphones advertise response to 40 kHz or 80 kHz. Human hearing tops out around 20 kHz (less as you age). Extended response can indicate good driver engineering, but it’s not something that will change how your podcast sounds.

Best Headphone for Each Podcasting Role

Best for Podcast Hosts (Recording and Live Performance): RØDE NTH-100

If you’re the person behind the microphone for hours at a time, the RØDE NTH-100 is purpose-built for you. RØDE — the same company that makes some of the most popular podcast microphones including the PodMic — designed these headphones specifically for content creators who need to wear them for extended sessions.

What sets the NTH-100 apart is RØDE’s CoolTech gel embedded in the memory foam ear pads, covered in Alcantara fabric. It sounds like marketing fluff, but it genuinely works — the pads absorb and dissipate heat, which means your ears stay noticeably cooler than with typical synthetic leather pads. Over a 90-minute recording, that’s a real difference in comfort and focus.

The sound signature leans warm and smooth, with natural-sounding mids and a controlled treble that won’t fatigue you over long sessions. It’s not the most analytically revealing headphone on this list (that’s the MDR-7506’s job), but it presents your voice in a way that helps you speak naturally rather than compensating for an unnatural sound.

The detachable cable can be connected to either the left or right ear cup, which is a small but surprisingly useful feature for studio setups where cable routing matters. The cable locks in place with a twist mechanism, so it won’t accidentally pull loose mid-recording.

At $149, the NTH-100 sits at a sweet spot: professional enough for serious work, affordable enough that you’re not agonizing over the purchase. The main tradeoff is that they don’t fold, so they’re bulkier to travel with than something like the MDR-7506.

Price: ~$149 | Impedance: 32Ω | Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 35 kHz | Weight: 350g | Cable: Detachable, dual-sided, locking

Best for Editing and Post-Production: Sony MDR-7506

The Sony MDR-7506 has been a fixture in broadcast studios, radio stations, and recording studios for over 30 years. There’s a reason for that longevity: these headphones are ruthlessly honest. If there’s a problem in your audio — a mouth click, a background hum, a sibilant “s” that needs de-essing — the MDR-7506 will show it to you.

That analytical quality makes them ideal for editing and quality control. When you’re scrubbing through a recorded episode, trimming dead air, cleaning up transitions, or checking levels before export, you want headphones that reveal flaws rather than smooth them over. If audio sounds clean on the MDR-7506, it’s going to sound clean everywhere else your listeners will hear it — earbuds, car speakers, phone speakers, and all.

The tradeoff is comfort. The ear pads use synthetic leather that can get warm and sweaty, and they don’t have the plush padding of newer designs. The clamp force is moderate but can feel tight on larger heads over long sessions. They also don’t have a detachable cable — the coiled cord is permanently attached, which means if it breaks, you’re replacing the whole unit.

At around $80–100, the MDR-7506 remains one of the best values in professional audio. For podcasters on a budget who need one pair of headphones for everything, this is still a strong contender. Just know that comfort will be the limiting factor on long sessions.

Price: ~$80–100 | Impedance: 63Ω | Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz | Weight: 230g | Cable: Fixed coiled cord (extends to ~3m)

Best Modern All-Rounder (Record + Edit + Mix): Sony MDR-M1

Sony designed the MDR-M1 as the spiritual successor to the MDR-7506, and it shows. It addresses nearly every complaint people have had about the 7506 over the years: the ear pads are thicker and more comfortable, the cable is detachable (two lengths included: 1.2m and 2.5m), and the sound is more refined with better extension at both ends of the frequency range.

The MDR-M1 has a wider, warmer sound than the 7506. Sony intentionally softened the treble compared to the 7506’s sometimes-harsh top end, while extending the bass response down to 5 Hz and the treble up to 80 kHz. The result is a headphone that’s detailed enough for editing but pleasant enough for long recording sessions — something the 7506 never quite achieved.

At just 216g, the MDR-M1 is also impressively lightweight — lighter even than the already-light 7506. That matters during marathon sessions. The screw-in cable connection is secure, and the included 3.5mm-to-6.3mm adapter means it connects to anything in your studio setup.

The catch is the price. At ~$250–268, the MDR-M1 costs more than double what the 7506 goes for. That’s a fair price for what you get, but it puts it in a different consideration bracket — you’re competing with the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, both of which are excellent headphones at lower price points. The MDR-M1 earns its premium through that combination of accuracy, comfort, and lightweight build, but only you can decide if those qualities are worth the premium to you.

One more note: unlike the 7506, the MDR-M1 does not fold. If you need a compact travel headphone, this isn’t it.

Price: ~$250–268 | Impedance: 50Ω | Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 80 kHz | Weight: 216g | Cable: Detachable, two lengths included, screw-in

Best for Marathon Sessions (Comfort King): Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition

If you regularly record or edit for 2+ hours at a stretch, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition should be at the top of your list. The DT 770 line has been a studio standard since 1985, and this updated version — released to celebrate Beyerdynamic’s 100th anniversary — brings everything up to date while keeping what made the original great.

The velour ear pads are where the DT 770 Pro X earns its reputation. They’re breathable, soft, and deep enough that your ears don’t touch the drivers. Beyerdynamic also added a “fontanelle recess” in the headband padding that reduces pressure on the top of your head. Podcasters who wear these for extended sessions consistently report less fatigue than with any other headphone in this price range.

Sound-wise, the DT 770 Pro X uses Beyerdynamic’s STELLAR.45 driver (borrowed from the higher-end DT 700 PRO X) with a 48Ω impedance that plays nicely with everything from laptops to professional audio interfaces. The sound signature leans V-shaped — punchy bass, crisp treble, with mids that sit slightly behind. This is a tradeoff: it’s fun and engaging to listen through, but it’s not as accurate in the midrange as the MDR-7506 or RØDE NTH-100 for monitoring your own voice.

The biggest practical upgrade over the classic DT 770 Pro is the detachable cable. The original’s permanently attached cable was a common point of failure; the Pro X fixes this with a mini-XLR connector. At $199 (sometimes on sale for less), it’s excellent value for a made-in-Germany studio headphone.

Price: ~$199 | Impedance: 48Ω | Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 40 kHz | Weight: ~350g | Cable: Detachable mini-XLR, 3m straight cable included

Best Studio Crossover (Podcasting + Music): Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The ATH-M50x is one of the most widely recommended studio headphones in the world, and it’s a solid choice for podcasters who also do music production, sound design, or any other audio work beyond spoken word.

The 45mm drivers deliver a slightly bass-forward but well-controlled sound that works well for both vocal monitoring and music mixing. Isolation is excellent — these seal out external noise as well as anything on this list. The ear cups swivel 90 degrees for single-ear monitoring, which is handy when you need to hear both your headphone mix and the room simultaneously.

The detachable cable system uses a standard 2.5mm twist-lock connector on the headphone end, with three cables included: a 1.2m straight cable, a 3m straight cable, and a 3m coiled cable. That versatility is nice for setups where you switch between a tight desk workspace and a more spread-out studio.

Where the ATH-M50x falls slightly short for pure podcasting is comfort over very long sessions. The ear pads are synthetic leather, which can get warm, and the padding isn’t as plush as the Beyerdynamic or RØDE options. If your sessions are 60 minutes or under, this won’t matter. If you regularly go longer, it might.

Price: ~$149 | Impedance: 38Ω | Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 28 kHz | Weight: 285g | Cable: Detachable, three cables included

Best Budget / Guest Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

When you need headphones for podcast guests, you have different priorities: they need to be durable (guests aren’t always gentle), affordable (so you can buy multiples), and good enough that guests can hear themselves and you clearly without headphone bleed leaking into their mic.

The ATH-M20x checks all three boxes. At around $49, you can outfit a multi-mic studio with guest headphones without breaking the bank. The closed-back design provides adequate isolation, the sound is balanced enough for monitoring, and the lightweight build (190g) means even headphone-averse guests won’t be distracted by discomfort.

These aren’t the headphones you want for critical editing — they lack the detail and revealing quality of the MDR-7506 or ATH-M50x. But for the guest chair? They’re exactly right. Keep a couple of pairs in your studio alongside your primary headphones and you’re covered. They pair naturally with any of the options in our podcast equipment bundles guide if you’re outfitting a studio from scratch.

Price: ~$49 | Impedance: 47Ω | Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 20 kHz | Weight: 190g | Cable: Fixed

Best for Multi-Mic Studios and Maximum Isolation: Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

If you run a studio with multiple hosts sitting in close proximity, or if you record in a space that isn’t fully treated for sound, isolation becomes the top priority. The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO offers up to 32 dB of passive noise attenuation — one of the highest isolation ratings in this class.

That level of isolation means your microphones pick up virtually zero headphone bleed, even at reasonable monitoring volumes. It also means you hear your own audio with minimal room interference, which is valuable in imperfect recording environments. This is the headphone you’ll often see in professional broadcast studios where isolation is critical.

The sound is neutral and flat, without the V-shaped excitement of the DT 770 or the warmth of the NTH-100. Some people find it a bit clinical; others appreciate the uncolored accuracy. For the purpose of monitoring podcast audio, neutral is a feature, not a bug.

The HD 280 PRO folds flat for storage and transport, has a now-detachable cable (updated from the original’s fixed cable), and can be found for around $100. Replacement ear pads are widely available and inexpensive, which matters when you’re replacing pads across multiple units in a studio.

Headphone Quick-Pick by Scenario

Your Situation	Best Pick	Why
Solo podcaster, one pair for everything	RØDE NTH-100 or Sony MDR-M1	Comfort + accuracy balanced for recording and editing
Tight budget, need something that works	Sony MDR-7506	Industry standard, reveals problems, under $100
Long-form shows (2+ hours)	Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X	Velour pads, fontanelle recess, no fatigue
Editing-focused workflow	Sony MDR-7506 or Sony MDR-M1	Analytical, unforgiving — catches what others miss
Need headphones for guests	Audio-Technica ATH-M20x	$49, durable, buy multiples
Multi-host studio	Sennheiser HD 280 PRO	32 dB isolation, zero bleed
Podcasting + music production	Audio-Technica ATH-M50x	Versatile sound, industry standard across disciplines
Maximum future-proofing	Sony MDR-M1	Sony’s new reference, built to replace the 7506

How Your Headphone Choice Connects to the Rest of Your Setup

Headphones don’t exist in isolation — they’re one piece of a signal chain that includes your microphone, your interface or mixer, your recording software, and your room. Getting the headphone right matters, but it matters most when the rest of the chain is also doing its job.

If you’re still building out your studio, here’s how headphones fit into the bigger picture:

Microphone pairing. A revealing headphone like the MDR-7506 is especially useful with dynamic broadcast microphones (like the RØDE PodMic or Shure MV7+), where small differences in mic technique are harder to hear without good monitoring. If you’re working out the XLR vs. USB decision, check out our XLR vs. USB mic comparison — your choice there affects which interface you’ll need, which in turn determines how your headphones connect. If you’re using a USB microphone, most of the headphones on this list can plug directly into the headphone output on the mic itself.

Interface and mixer. Every headphone on this list is low enough impedance to be driven by any modern audio interface, podcast mixer, or portable recorder. If you’re using a RØDECaster Pro, Zoom PodTrak P4, or Zoom LiveTrak L-8, you’ll have no trouble getting proper volume from any of these cans.

Recording environment. If you record in a less-than-ideal space (a bedroom, a home office, a room without acoustic treatment), headphones with strong isolation — like the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO or the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X — help you focus on your audio without being distracted by room noise. A well-designed podcast lighting setup matters too once you add cameras to the mix — and if you’re going video, the best cameras for podcasting guide picks up where the audio gear discussion leaves off.

Editing software. The headphone you use for editing should be one that reveals problems clearly. This is where the MDR-7506 and MDR-M1 shine — they make it easy to spot issues that need attention in whatever editing software you’re using.

For a full breakdown of what gear you need and how it all connects, check out the complete podcast equipment guide or the startup cost breakdown. If you need to know whether headphones alone are worth purchasing before anything else, our do you need headphones for a podcast deep-dive answers that directly. And for a comprehensive list of everything you’ll eventually need, what equipment is needed for a podcast covers the full picture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually need headphones to record a podcast?

Yes, if you care about audio quality. Headphones let you catch background noise, mic bleed, gain issues, mouth noise, and plosives in real time. Finding these problems during recording takes seconds to fix. Finding them in editing can be impossible to fully correct. If you’re serious about your show, headphones are essential, not optional.

Can I use Bluetooth headphones for podcasting?

Not for recording. Bluetooth introduces latency — a delay between the audio and what you hear — plus lossy compression and unpredictable connection drops. For listening to podcasts, Bluetooth is fine. For making them, always use wired headphones. Every recommendation in this guide is wired for this exact reason.

Why does my voice sound weird when I monitor through headphones?

This is the occlusion effect: when your ears are sealed by closed-back ear cups, low-frequency sound from your own voice gets trapped and amplified, making you sound deeper or boomy to yourself. Headphones with deeper ear cups — like the RØDE NTH-100 or Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X — minimize this. Most podcasters stop noticing after a few sessions as their brain adjusts.

What headphones does Joe Rogan use?

Joe Rogan has been seen using Sennheiser HD 280 PRO headphones on The Joe Rogan Experience. They’re closed-back studio monitors known for up to 32 dB of passive isolation — a smart choice for a multi-host studio where preventing mic bleed is critical. See the full breakdown in our Joe Rogan podcast studio guide.

Do I need a headphone amp for podcast headphones?

Almost certainly not. Every headphone in this guide is under 65Ω, meaning any modern audio interface, podcast mixer, portable recorder, or laptop headphone jack will drive them at proper volume. You’d only need a dedicated amp for high-impedance headphones (250Ω+), which aren’t necessary for podcasting.

Are expensive headphones worth it for podcasting?

The sweet spot for podcasting is $100–200. A $49 ATH-M20x gives you functional monitoring. A $90 MDR-7506 gives you professional-grade accuracy. A $149–199 NTH-100 or DT 770 Pro X adds real comfort improvements. Above $250, you’re paying for refinements that matter more for music production than spoken-word content.

What’s the difference between open-back and closed-back headphones for podcasting?

Closed-back is the only practical choice for recording. Open-back headphones leak sound that your microphone will pick up as bleed and echo. Closed-back headphones provide passive isolation that keeps your audio clean. For editing in a silent room, open-back can work — but closed-back handles both recording and editing, making it the smarter single purchase for most podcasters.

Can I use gaming headsets for podcasting?

As a stopgap, yes — but you’ll outgrow them quickly. Gaming headsets prioritize spatial awareness and boosted bass for games, and their built-in microphones almost always sound worse than even a budget-priced dedicated podcast microphone. Even a $49 ATH-M20x paired with a proper mic delivers meaningfully better monitoring and audio quality.

How often should I replace podcast headphone ear pads?

With regular use — several hours a week — expect to replace ear pads every 12–18 months. Flattened pads reduce isolation, change the sound, and get harder to clean. Every headphone in this guide except the ATH-M20x has readily available replacement pads. Budget for replacements when you buy; it’s one of the cheapest ways to keep your monitoring consistent long-term.

What’s the difference between the Sony MDR-7506 and the Sony MDR-M1?

The MDR-M1 is Sony’s modern replacement for the 30-year-old MDR-7506. Key upgrades: detachable cable (the 7506’s is fixed and permanently attached), thicker ear pads, warmer and more refined sound, lighter weight (216g vs. 230g), and wider frequency response. The tradeoff is price — the M1 is ~$260 vs. ~$90 for the 7506. If buying fresh with no budget constraint, get the M1. If you own and love the 7506, there’s no urgent reason to upgrade.

Final Verdict: Which Podcast Headphone Should You Buy?

There is no single “best” podcast headphone — only the best match for how you work. The real differences between these headphones aren’t in frequency response charts or impedance numbers. They’re in practical things: how your ears feel at minute 90, whether the cable gets caught on your mic stand, how accurately you hear your own voice, and whether the headphones reveal the mouth click that would otherwise make it to your published episode.

If I had to make three recommendations for three common scenarios:

Starting fresh with a modest budget? The Sony MDR-7506 at ~$90 is still the value benchmark after 30+ years.

Want the best balance of comfort and monitoring quality for hosting? The RØDE NTH-100 at $149 was designed for exactly this use case.

Building a setup you won’t need to upgrade for years? The Sony MDR-M1 at ~$260 is Sony’s vision of what replaces the 7506 for the next generation of creators.

Whichever headphone you choose, the most important thing is that you actually wear it consistently. The best headphone is the one that lets you forget about your headphones and focus entirely on making great content.

Need help building out the rest of your podcasting setup? Start with our complete equipment guide, or explore specific gear categories: microphones, audio interfaces, solo recording setups, and co-host and group recording gear.