Grado SR 60

Frequently described as “the gateway to audiophile sound,” the Grado SR 60 compete with the Sennheiser HD 497 for the title of “best full-size, open headphones under $100”–many headphones that cost twice as much don’t sound as good. The retro-styled SR 60 have punchy but natural sound and will floor most first-time listeners.–Dan Frakes