We're well aware that Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year (and the year has a lot of shopping events), but here's the secret that "they" don't want you to know: you can get BF-quality prices before Thanksgiving if you keep your eyes open. Check out the deals below to see what we mean — we've got super deep discounts on over-ear headphones from Sony, Philips, Beats, and more.
Philips SHP9600 Open Back Stereo Headphones
Great wired heaphones for podcast recording, home studios or just rocking out $67.49 at Amazon$129.99 Save $62.50 Shop Now
Get these durable and great-sounding studio headphones for nearly 50% off before Black Friday. The Philips SHP9600 are favorites for audio engineers, as their light weight makes them comfortable to wear for long periods while they still deliver crystal clear audio with rich bass. Even if you're not a pro, they're awesome for watching movies or gaming. They're super power efficient as well.
Soundcore Anker Life Q20 ANC Headphones
Low price but high performance make these a solid sale pick $47.99$64.99 Save $17.00 See It
40 mm dynamic drivers power surprisingly robust sound from this pair of budget headphones, made all the more attractive and affordable thanks to a 26% price drop. Anker is known for batteries and power banks, but they have a pretty decent audio department. The proprietary BassUp booster technology in these make them a good pick for anyone who likes to feel their skull shake when listening to their favorite tunes. 4 built-in ANC microphones drive dependable noise cancellation up to 90%.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones
High-end stereo clarity at a much more affordable price $295.23 at Amazon$379.95 Save $84.72 Shop Now
When we reviewed the Sennheiser Momentum 4s on release, we said that they provide a "wonderful audio experience and high-quality active noise cancellation at a fittingly high price." That's to be expected from Sennheiser, who have been a go-to brand for audiophiles since their founding in 1945. These are gorgeously-designed headphones with intuitive and responsive controls, rich sound and strong Bluetooth codec support. 22% off is a very nice discount pre-Black Friday.
Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones
Huge price drop on some of the most desirable headphones on the market $169.00 at Walmart$349.95 Save $180.95 Shop Now
When we gave an "Excellent" ranking to the Beats Studio3 headphones in our review. Our only major complaint was the price. A massive pre-Friday price drop at Walmart solves that problem. We praised their "rich, crisp sound signature with a focus on high-mid definition" and the inclusion of Apple's W1 chip makes pairing with iOS devices a breeze. Throw in reliable noise cancellation and you've got a deal.
Sony WX-1000 MX5 Wireless Headphones
Top-notch noise cancellation and crystal clear audio at 18% off $328.00 at Amazon$399.99 Save $71.99 Shop Now
The WX-1000 line is Sony's top consumer-facing wireless headphone, and the latest iteration of them brings spectacular performance and reliability. Eight microphones allow for some of the most granular and responsive noise cancellation on the market, and intuitive touch and tap controls let you interact with your music with no friction. We liked them so much they got an Editor's Choice award. Read our review to learn more.
More Black Friday Deals to Consider
- Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Headphones for $449.99 (List Price $549)
- Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $199.00 (List Price $329)
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $328.00 (List Price $399.99)
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones for $259.95 (List Price $379.95)
- Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black) for $169.95 (List Price $349.99)
- Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $379.00 (List Price $429)
- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 ANC Wireless Headphones for $749.00 (List Price $999)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
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