Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones

The good: The lightweight design and extra-comfy earpads of the Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones ensure high comfort over long listening sessions. These ruggedly built headphones also come with an extra set of detachable cables and replacement earpads. 

The bad: These are expensive, stay-at-home or studio headphones.

The bottom line: One of Shure's first open-back designs, the SRH1840 headphones are comfortable and light, and the sound will surely thrill demanding audiophiles.

Price: $699.99