If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Shopping for a pair of headphones can lead to a serious case of sticker shock very quickly. While I’m quick to recommend Bowers and Wilkins’ excellent Px8 S2 , Sony’s WH-1000XM6 , or HiFiman’s Arya Stealth , each of them costs north of $400; B&W is starting to get close to four figures. The good news is that you don’t have to spend nearly that much money