A lot of people are on the hunt for quality headphones and earbuds that don’t cost too much. We’re talking anywhere from $50 to $150, with some folks willing to spend more for flagship models from certain brands like Apple, Bose and Sony.
We have lots of best earbuds and headphones lists at CNET that focus on headphones that cost less than $400 — or even less than $100 — if you’re looking for the best cheap wireless earbuds. But this list is all about high-end wireless headphones and earbuds, which we’re seeing more of, especially after Apple released its $549 AirPods Max headphones two years ago.
I can’t tell you which of these (if any) are truly worth what they cost, but they’re all great headphones and earbuds. Here’s a look at our current high-end favorites, all of which I’ve tried, and in some cases, fully reviewed.
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