X by Kygo A11/800 $249

X BY KYGO is a fairly new brand imagined by Norwegian DJ Kygo himself. This pair, the A11/800, fit towards the higher end of the lineup, with a simple yet effective monocolored look.

As far as build quality goes, these headphones aren’t up there with the likes of Bose. These are lightweight, mainly plastic cans—though that’s not a bad thing, as wearing these for a long time is no problem at all. However, they are prone to creaking, which is its downfall when it comes to quality. Cup size is not as large as others, favoring the smaller eared out there, and they are a snug fit, with padding being more of a springy sponge. They aren’t uncomfortable, but a softer foam would probably improve these cans.