Best Closed Back Headphones for Mixing (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Updated Oct 24, 2026 · By Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank

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For the best closed back headphones for mixing, the beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X leads with a 48 ohm drive that plugs straight into a laptop, interface, phone, or console with no headphone amp needed. Its closed-back design keeps headphone bleed out of a mic while recording, and the detachable mini-XLR cable swaps in seconds.

The picks at a glance

#	Pick	Product
1	Best Overall	beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X	Check on Amazon
2	Runner-Up	Sennheiser HD 569 Closed-Black Wired Audiophile Headphones	Check on Amazon
3	Also Great	AKG Pro Audio K371 Wired Over-Ear	Check on Amazon
4	Also Great	PreSonus HD5 Professional Monitoring Headphones —Wired	Check on Amazon
5	Also Great	M-AUDIO HDH40 Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones Flexible Headband	Check on Amazon

Which one should you buy?

Mixers who record vocals with a mic in the room: beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X See pick 1More picks: Best Studio Headphones for Vocals
Listeners who want two cable lengths in the box: Sennheiser HD 569 Closed-Black Wired Audiophile Headphones See pick 2
Mixers who want a folding closed-back design: AKG Pro Audio K371 Wired Over-Ear See pick 3
Mixers who want 50 millimeter drivers at 32 ohm: PreSonus HD5 Professional Monitoring Headphones —Wired See pick 4
Mixers who want a 180-degree rotatable frame: M-AUDIO HDH40 Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones Flexible Headband See pick 5

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The 5 picks, ranked

1Best Overall

beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X

Driver size not stated in the listing
Detachable cable
Low-frequency reach (Hz) not stated in the listing
Impedance: 48 ohm
Design: Closed-Back
2-year warranty stated

9.8Spec score View on Amazon

It earns Best Overall with a 48 ohm drive, a detachable mini-XLR cable, and replaceable velour ear pads for daily studio use.

Who it suits

Mixers who record vocals with a mic in the room
Buyers who want a 48 ohm headphone with no amp

Skip it if

You want a cable longer than 3m
You want an impedance higher than 48 ohm

The box holds the DT 770 Pro X, a detachable 3m cable, and a bag. The 45 millimeter driver runs at 48 ohm, and the 3.5 mm jack plugs into a laptop, interface, phone, or console. Replaceable velour ear pads and an adjustable headband are in the design, and the warranty runs 2 years.

2Runner-Up

Sennheiser HD 569 Closed-Black Wired Audiophile Headphones

Driver size not stated in the listing
Detachable cable
Low-frequency reach (Hz) not stated in the listing
Impedance: 23 ohm
Design: Closed Back

9.7Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Runner-Up with two detachable cables, a 3m cable with a 6.3 millimeter jack, and a 1.2m cable with a 3.5 millimeter jack.

Who it suits

Listeners who want two cable lengths in the box
Buyers who want a 3.5 millimeter jack with remote

Skip it if

You want an impedance lower than 23 ohm
You want a driver larger than 38 millimeters

Two cables come with the HD 569: a 3m cable with a 6.3 millimeter jack and a 1.2m cable with a 3.5 millimeter jack, an in-line microphone, and a remote for call and music control. Soft, replaceable ear pads sit on an around-ear design, and the 38 millimeter transducers run at 23 ohm.

3Also Great

AKG Pro Audio K371 Wired Over-Ear

Driver size: 50 mm
Detachable cable not stated in the listing
Low-frequency reach (Hz): 15 Hz
Impedance: 32 ohm
Design: Closed-Back

9.4Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great with 50 millimeter drivers, a folding design, and 3 included cords for studio, podcast, and DJ use.

Who it suits

Mixers who want a folding closed-back design
Buyers who want 50 millimeter drivers at 32 ohm

Skip it if

You want an impedance lower than 32 ohm
You want a driver smaller than 50 millimeters

The K371 comes with 3 cords: a 3m coiled cable, a 3m straight cable, and a 1.2m straight cable, plus a protective carrying pouch. The 50 millimeter drivers run at 32 ohm with a 15 Hz low-frequency reach, and the closed-back circumaural design folds.

4Also Great

PreSonus HD5 Professional Monitoring Headphones —Wired

Driver size: 50 mm
Detachable cable not stated in the listing
Low-frequency reach (Hz): 15 Hz
Impedance: 32 ohm
Design: Closed-Back
2-year warranty stated

9.4Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great with 50 millimeter drivers, a 15Hz to 25kHz frequency range, and a 32 ohm drive for interfaces, phones, and laptops.

Who it suits

Mixers who want 50 millimeter drivers at 32 ohm
Buyers who want a 10 foot wired cable

Skip it if

You want an impedance higher than 32 ohm
You want a driver larger than 50 millimeters

The HD5 runs at 32 ohm with 50 millimeter drivers and a 15Hz to 25kHz frequency range. The wired 10 foot cable carries a gold-plated 1/8 inch connector, and a 1/4 inch adapter is included. The closed-back, over-ear design carries a 2-year warranty.

5Also Great

M-AUDIO HDH40 Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones Flexible Headband

Driver size not stated in the listing
Detachable cable not stated in the listing
Impedance: 32 ohm
Design: Closed-Back
1-year warranty stated

9.0Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great with a 40 millimeter driver, a 2.7m fixed cable, and a 1/4 inch adapter for mixers, interfaces, and digital pianos.

Who it suits

Mixers who want a 180-degree rotatable frame
Buyers who want a 2.7m cable for monitoring

Skip it if

You want an impedance higher than 32 ohm
You want a driver larger than 40 millimeters

The HDH40 runs at 32 ohm with a 40 millimeter driver and 95 dB sensitivity. The 2.7m fixed cable connects tablets and smartphones, and a 1/4 inch adapter connects mixers, audio interfaces, and digital pianos. Stainless steel telescopic arms, leather cushioning, and a flexible headband complete the frame.

Side by side

Product	Driver size	Detachable cable	Low-frequency reach (Hz)	Impedance	Design	Weight	Warranty
beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	48 ohm	Closed-Back	0.7 lb	2-year
Sennheiser HD 569 Closed-Black Wired Audiophile Headphones	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	23 ohm	Closed Back	1.7 lb	Not stated
AKG Pro Audio K371 Wired Over-Ear	50 mm	Not stated	15 Hz	32 ohm	Closed-Back	0.6 lb	Not stated
PreSonus HD5 Professional Monitoring Headphones —Wired	50 mm	Not stated	15 Hz	32 ohm	Closed-Back	0.9 lb	2-year
M-AUDIO HDH40 Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones Flexible Headband	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	32 ohm	Closed-Back	0.6 lb	1-year

How we ranked these studio headphones

Every pick has at least 100 customer ratings on Amazon and a listing with real specifications. The order mixes two things: how each model compares on the specs below (higher share of the best value in this group scores more), and how widely it is bought. The spec score runs from 9.0 to 9.8 and only compares these picks with each other. A spec the listing does not state is left out and the other specs are re-weighted; a listing with fewer than 2 stated specs is scored at half. We do not test gear in person. Full method.

Driver size weight 2
Detachable cable weight 2
Low-frequency reach (Hz) weight 1

Buying advice: closed back headphones for mixing

Match impedance to your source

Impedance decides how easily a source drives a headphone. The DT 770 Pro X runs at 48 ohm and plugs straight into a laptop, interface, phone, or console with no headphone amp needed. The HD5, the K371, and the HDH40 run at 32 ohm, and the HD 569 runs at 23 ohm. Compare the ohm figures before you buy, and pick the figure that fits the source you already own.

Check the cable before you buy

Cable length and connectors decide how a headphone fits your setup. The DT 770 Pro X comes with a detachable 3m cable, the HD 569 comes with a 3m cable and a 1.2m cable, and the K371 comes with a 3m coiled cable, a 3m straight cable, and a 1.2m straight cable. The HD5 comes with a wired 10 foot cable and a 1/4 inch adapter, and the HDH40 comes with a 2.7m fixed cable and a 1/4 inch adapter. Match the cable and the adapter to the jack on your source.

Closed-back design for recording sessions

A closed-back design keeps headphone bleed out of a mic during recording. The DT 770 Pro X, the HD 569, the K371, the HD5, and the HDH40 all use a closed-back design. The DT 770 Pro X pairs that design with a detachable mini-XLR cable and replaceable velour ear pads. The K371 pairs it with a folding design, and the HDH40 pairs it with a 180-degree rotatable frame.

Frequently asked questions

Do closed back headphones work for mixing?

Yes. A closed-back design keeps headphone bleed out of a mic, and the picks here cover 23 ohm, 32 ohm, and 48 ohm drives.

What impedance should I pick for mixing?

Pick the figure that fits your source. The DT 770 Pro X runs at 48 ohm with no headphone amp needed, the HD 569 runs at 23 ohm, and the HD5, the K371, and the HDH40 run at 32 ohm.

What cables come with these headphones?

The DT 770 Pro X comes with a detachable 3m cable, the HD 569 comes with a 3m cable and a 1.2m cable, and the K371 comes with 3 cords. The HD5 comes with a wired 10 foot cable, and the HDH40 comes with a 2.7m fixed cable.