Music is good for the soul and being a member of a musical band can be both thrilling and liberating, particularly if you are a drum player.

However, as you beat the drum with the drumsticks to generate the appropriate beat, you could feel the contained energy inside you flowing out.

Rehearsals at home can be challenging for a drummer.

It is necessary to consider several factors.

Also, hearing protection through headphones is important to guarantee that the continuous beating of the drums does not affect your hearing.

Therefore, you will need the best headphones for your drumming.

How to Select the Best Headphone for Your Electronic Drum?

Selecting the best headphones for electronic drums is not straightforward.

You may be persuaded to choose the first headphone you see online or in the store.

After all, they may not be different from your perception.

But there are several factors to be considered before choosing a headphone for your electronic drum, these factors include:

Comfort

This is a common factor people consider in all kinds of headphones, either for listening to music or drumming.

You don’t want to be using a headphone which isn’t comfortable for you.

Picture yourself using a headphone that hurts every time you use it for practice at home.

If you need to practice for a long time, you need to understand that having a comfortable headphone is indispensable.

Durability

This is another important factor to consider before buying a headphone for your electronic drum.

The durability of the headphones should be considered because of two main reasons.

Primarily, it makes it necessary to buy headphones often.

To be frank, nobody would like going to the store frequently just to buy a headphone.

You would prefer using the time for rehearsing to improve your skills.

Also, the lifespan of a product determines whether it is cost-effective or not.

For instance, if you buy a reasonably priced pair of headphones, if it is durable, the total cost lost will be minimal.

Quality of Sound

It is time to consider the feature that makes a headphone better than others.

Since there are two major types of headphones in the market, which are over-the-ear and in-ear headphones, in both types, the most important thing to note is the sound quality.

However, there are many features to be considered as a drummer when choosing a headphone for its sound quality.

Such features include the beat or the tempo of the headphone.

Furthermore, the basic requirement for the sound of the headphones is the clarity of the sound, the sounds from the headphone must be clear.

During a drumming rehearsal, you must be able to hear the sounds from the drums clearly.

This is the best way to provide appropriate beats.

Thus, ensure you choose headphones with good quality of sound.

Noise Isolation

It is necessary to have a tool for canceling unwanted noise while drumming.

Therefore, it is important for drummers to choose headphones that actively isolate noise.

Even though there are several factors that determine the level to which noise can be canceled, some of the best headphones for electronic drums are much better than others for noise isolation.

The following are the best headphones in the market:

Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphone

This is a durable and comfortable headphone which was made for professional drummers.

This version is the most important around-the-ear headphone presented over the years by Sennheiser.

This headphone was made to meet the requirements of the professional setting, it boasts really strong construction joined with the modular structure, sound quality and effective noise isolation needed while drumming.

Also, the special collapsible design and the rotating ear cups provide maximum flexibility.

Pros

• Active ambient noise isolation.
• Accurate sound reproduction.
• Comfortable and soft earpads.
• Rotating and collapsible earcups for easy transport.

Cons

• It may not last long as expected.

Product Information

Item Weight	1.28 pounds
Product Dimension	9.6 x 7.4 x 3.3 inches
Shipping Weight	1.28 pounds

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

This headphone is admired by professional audio engineers and expert audio reviewers.

It produces clear sounds for a studio, live performance, and practice.

The clarity during a lengthy frequency range is unique, with deep, and precise bass response.

Also, it offers great sound isolation and the design of the headphone makes it curve around the ears for suitable sound isolation in noisy atmospheres.

Pros

• It is good for Studio use.
• Good sound quality.
• Excellent noise isolation.

Cons

• The headphones can be uncomfortable.

Product Information

Item Weight	10.1 ounces
Product Dimension	11.4 x 10 x 4.1 inches
Shipping Weight	2.2 pounds

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Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

The quality of this headphone is great.

Also, it is unobtrusive and light.

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone was designed to be comfortable to wear for long periods, which makes it perfect for use for live performance and studio sessions.

It was designed with a neodymium magnet and 40mm PET diaphragm to satisfy the requirements of digital audio sources.

Pros

• It provides excellent sounds.
• It offers unique comfort and noise isolation.
• The headphone is light.

Cons

• The sound quality may be an issue.

Product Information

Item Weight	8 ounces
Product Dimension	1 x 1 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight	1 pound

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm Studio Headphone

Over the years, experts from different countries have confirmed the quality of this headphone.

This closed headphone is available in three different models, and it offers excellent resolution, maximum flexibility, and really transparent sound.

In addition, DT 770 PRO 80 is reliable, comfortable and versatile.

Pros

• Unique sound quality.
• Supreme comfort, reliability, and versatility.

Cons

• It may not be durable enough for some users.
• The sound quality may not be consistent.

Product Information

Item Weight	1.37 pounds
Product Dimension	10 x 5 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight	1 pound

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Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones

This headphone was made to protect instrumentalists from the high sounds produced by instruments.

It considerably decreases the level of external sounds getting to the ear.

Also, it is well protected from possible damage and it has a foam cushion that offers great comfort.

Pros

• It is perfect for drumming.
• The quality of the sound is great.
• It is great for noise isolation.

Cons

• It may be uncomfortable.

Product Information

Item Weight	13.6 ounces
Product Dimension	19 x 19 x 19 inches
Shipping Weight	13.6 ounces

Finally, to get your best performance from playing or practicing with your electronic drum set at home, you need a headphone with the qualities mentioned above.

This is why you should choose the best headphones for electronic drums.