Virtual reality is becoming popular. And Oculus is at the forefront of VR gaming. But, there is one problem. The level of immersion and sound quality. The Oculus VR headset themselves have decent audio.

But, to truly enjoy it you have to be immersed in it. And headphones do just that. Great headphones provide a good level of sound quality and immersion.

The best headphones provide comfort, great sound quality and immersion. This allows you to fully experience the world of VR. Here are the best headphones for Oculus (Quest, Rift S and Go).

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Name	Type	Rating
SpectraShell OQ9	Wired [Oculus Quest]		Buy On Amazon
Oculus Quest In-ear Headphones	Wired [Oculus Quest]		Buy On Amazon
SkullCandy Crusher	Wireless [Oculus Quest]		Buy On Amazon
Koss Porta Pro	Wireless [Oculus Quest]		Buy On Amazon
Sennheiser PXC 550	Wireless [Oculus Quest]		Buy On Amazon
Oculus Rift Earphones	Wired [Oculus Rift S]		Buy On Amazon
Bionik Mantis	Wired [Oculus Rift S]		Buy On Amazon
Koss KSC75	Wired [Oculus Rift S]		Buy On Amazon
Sony Extra Bass	Wired [Oculus Rift S]		Buy On Amazon
Avantree Audition	Wired & Wireless [Oculus GO]		Buy On Amazon
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro	Wired [Oculus GO]		Buy On Amazon
Short Cable Earphones	Wired [Oculus GO]		Buy On Amazon
Sennheiser Momentum II	Wireless [Oculus GO]		Buy On Amazon
Symphonized NRG 3.0	Wired [Oculus GO]		Buy On Amazon

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Best Headphones For Oculus Quest

SpectraShell OQ9

These affordable earbuds are immersive. And the surround sound effect of the Oculus Quest is not diminished in any way. These earbuds have their cable similar to the Oculus Quest earphones.

So that the way the wires don’t get tangled. Also, sound quality is great and gives you that spatial effect every VR user craves. The SpectraShell are convenient earbuds whiles sound great. This easily makes it one of the best headphones for Oculus Quest.

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Oculus Quest In-Ear Headphones

Made by and for Oculus. To be specific – made for Oculus Quest. A solid headphone if you don’t want to mess with MODs. Each earbud has its cable that connects to the VR headset. This prevents them from getting tangled.

And are short enough to not interfere with things. When it comes to comfort they fit right in. Almost as if they were made for your ears. Overall it’s pricey for an earbud. But since they were made by Oculus. It has some crazy compatibility.

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SkullCandy Crusher

Don’t want to modify your Oculus Quest VR headset? Then get these. The SkullCandy Crusher headband can be adjusted to prevent interfering with the halo of the VR headset. Most headsets are modded for this reason.

This just goes right over and sits comfortably on your ears like clouds. When it comes to sound quality. The bass on these headphones is on point. Build quality, on the other hand, is so and so. The plastic is sturdy enough. But since it’s made out of plastic so you have to be careful.

Plus, it gets scratched easily. Overall, the SkullCandy Crusher is one of the best headphones for Oculus Quest. Especially if you want to avoid modding your headset.

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Koss Porta Pro

A light and compact headphones. The Koss Porta Pro is a popular headset for VR owners. Because you don’t have to mod your VR headset. Sound quality is great and immersive. It puts you in the moment when gaming.

But, just like open ear headphones, it leaks sounds. You also don’t get noise cancelling. One noticeable thing about the headphones is the design. It is unconventional but that’s what makes it great. The headset goes right over the halo and sits comfortably on your ears. And requires no modding on your part.

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Sennheiser PXC 550

The Sennheiser PXC 550 is a great over the ear headphones for Oculus. The sound quality is great enough to provide you with an immersive VR experience. You might need to mod it a bit.

But, once done you don’t ever want to remove them again. Plus, these wireless headphones fit comfortably over your ears.

And have great battery life for approximately 20 hours. Overall, the Sennheiser PXC 550 is a great headphone. But not perfect. The touch controls don’t do their job well and it is expensive. The sound quality, NC and battery life makes it worth it though.

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Best Headphones For Oculus Rift S

Oculus Rift Earphones

Oculus Rift Earphones made specifically for the Oculus Rift S VR Headset. These are plug and play. It requires no further action on your part making them convenient. Each headphone has its cable and is short enough to prevent tangles.

And they are comfortable and provide enough immersion for your VR experience. They also sound great but sacrifice a little bit of bass. In short, they are the best solution when looking for the best headphones for Oculus Rift S.

Because all you need to do is plug it in and you are good to go. Nothing fancy or complex needs to be done on your part.

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Bionik Mantis

If you have been around the Oculus community for quite some time. You will know that Bionik Mantis is often recommended for Oculus. Although, they were made for PSVR. They work great with Oculus and require little to no modding.

It is a convenient piece of headphones. Because it just clips on the halo of the Oculus Rift S. The Bionik Mantis are not the most comfortable but they are certainly convenient. Easy to remove and clean. Looking at it the Bionik Mantis was designed for VR headsets. And they certainly get the job done.

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Koss KSC75

Because of the shape of the Oculus Rift S. More often than not you either need to mod the headset or headphones. Especially if you want to use headphones. Fortunately, the Koss KSC75 makes it easy to do so.

Because of the shape. Moreover, it is an affordable pair of headphones with good sound quality. The hooks are unconventional so there is a learning curve to it. But, once figured out it becomes pleasant to use. Also, just like every cheap headphone. These have questionable build quality. Kind of like you gets what you pay for.

So you have to be careful when handling it. Overall, the Koss KSC75 is a great cheap headphone that sounds great and can be easily adjusted and used with Oculus Rift S.

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Sony Extra Bass

Extra bass makes the VR environment so much more immersive. And the Sony Extra Bass earbuds does just that. And one of the few affordable earbuds to have noise isolation. It lets no sound in and out.

Plus, it’s also well-made and doesn’t feel cheap. These earbuds do not get tangled easily. Overall, the earbuds check almost all the boxes except for a few. First, it doesn’t have volume control like how a lot of earbuds do.

And lastly, the earbuds are a bit big and might cause some discomfort over long periods of use. Still, for an affordable earbud to sound this great and have noise isolation. Makes it one of the best in its price range.

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Best For Oculus GO

Avantree Audition

If you want to go wireless. Then the Avantree Audition is one of the best headphones for Oculus GO. It has both wired and wireless capabilities.

And so makes it a great all-rounder. But, you need a good Bluetooth transmitter if you want to use its wireless features. Because without it you won’t be able to use. Taotronics is a great transmitter and has low latency.

Avantree has a big enough headband to not interfere with the halo of the Oculus GO. It is comfortable and lightweight. Almost feels as if there are clouds on your ears.

And at the same time, nothing is on your head. The bass is also great to give you an immersive experience. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get loud and leaks sound to the environment.

Still, the Avantree Audition is an affordable headphone with both wireless and wired capabilities.

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Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro is for Oculus Go users who take sound quality seriously. If you are looking for open ear headphones for your VR headset. Then this is it. They are not noise cancelling or isolating.

But, the sound coming out of these headphones will make you forget everything around you. The build quality is also top-notch so you can expect long use out of this. The long cord is annoying though. Because it easily gets tangled so you have to tie it up to prevent it from happening.

Aside, from that, the Beyerdynamic is a high-quality headset that prioritizes sound quality and comfort above everything else.

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Short Cable Earphones

Custom made earphones for Oculus GO and Quest. Cables are short to prevent it from getting tangled up and long to reach into your ears. The sound is good enough and stays in your ears once in.

Volume is also decent enough but does not provide the same level of immersion as other high-quality headphones. Still, it is a cheap earphone to go with your Oculus VR headset.

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Sennheiser Momentum II

The Sennheiser Momentum is another great headphone for Oculus Quest. The noise-cancelling works great and the headphones are comfy. Battery life is long. Long enough to last the whole day.

And the best part? These headphones sound good. Unfortunately, they are not loud. It also has a short wireless range and sound quality as you know takes a hit.

Overall, the Sennheiser Momentum gets three things right – noise cancelling, sound quality and battery life. This puts it into the category of one of the best headphones for Oculus GO.

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Symphonized NRG 3.0

For an affordable earbud. These sound surprisingly great. Along with its noise isolation, you have got yourself earbuds that provide good enough immersion. The earbuds are also well-built and are well packaged.

Three pairs of earbud tips and its bag are included in the package. Not many affordable earbuds do this. The earbuds are also well-designed. The wood design also makes it look cool. Overall, for a cheap pair of earbuds. It gets a lot of this right. Highly recommended for Oculus GO.

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Final Thoughts

Headphones that make VR headset more immersive boosts your experience with VR. You are able to enjoy it to the fullest and experience it as if its real. That’s it for the best headphones for Oculus.