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# Quality Headphones

From [5 Investment Music Students Should Really Consider](https://listium.com/@tiffanyy9/100434/5-investment-music-students-should-really-consider)  
By [Tiffany Young (@tiffanyy9)](https://listium.com/@tiffanyy9)

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Published 29 February 2024 · Updated 29 February 2024

Category: education

- Notes:
  > One of the best investments any music student can make early on is a good pair of studio headphones. While consumer headphones may be fine for recreational listening, they lack the accurate sound reproduction needed for music production. Studio headphones provide a flat frequency response that allows you to hear audio precisely as it was recorded or mixed. This helps train your ear and make better mixing decisions.
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  > Look for headphones in the $300 price range from trusted pro audio brands like Sony, Audio-Technica, AKG, or Sennheiser. The Sony MDR-7506 and Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are two excellent starter options under $150. Both offer clear, honest sound reproduction, foldable designs, detachable cables and extreme durability to withstand years of use.
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  > While pricier models do offer incremental upgrades in sound quality, frequency range, and comfort, even entry-level studio cans will prove invaluable for practicing your production craft.