There's a rare discount on these beautifully designed ANC headphones – they're down to $279!

We've tested dozens of wireless headphones this year, but the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 stand out for one key reason: they aim for the sound of a studio headphone while actually being practical for everyday use. And now they're $279, down from $399 at Amazon; the best price I've seen since they launched in November last year.

Although we've been concentrating on the best budget audiophile headphones this year, the 300s didn't escape our attention. We're working on a big Bluetooth headphones comparison (with the Sony, Bose, Apple and Sennheiser competitors), and the Aventho 300s definitely hold their own in such company.

Using the same Stellar.45 drivers found in Beyerdynamic's pro-grade DT 700 and DT 900 models, these cans deliver exceptionally clean, polished audio that makes lesser headphones sound like they're playing through a blanket. The bass is big yet controlled, the soundstage is impressive for a closed back ANC model, and Dolby Atmos with head tracking adds a nice dimensional touch for video content. Plus, that 50-hour battery life, with ANC on, absolutely crushes the Sony WH-1000XM5's 30 hours. What's not to like?

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Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 ANC headphones: was $399 now $279 at Amazon

At a staggering $120 off, this is such a great bargain on a model that's barely a year old. You're getting studio-quality drivers, exceptional 50-hour battery life, pretty good ANC features, and Dolby Atmos (though I'm personally not a user of that). And all in a premium package.

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Why they beat rivals

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The Sony WH-1000XM6s and Bose QuietComfort Ultras are typically cited as the best ANC headphones, but they're tuned for mass appeal with, some say, a more processed sound signature. The Aventho 300 take a different approach.

That studio DNA means you're hearing a much more neutral, accurate presentation. Yes there's elevated bass here, but it's done well, and it doesn't drown out the mids. And at $279, they're now cheaper than both models, while offering significantly better battery life and comparable ANC performance.

Why they're a bargain

At $100 off their launch price, and $50 less than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, which are also on sale for a great price, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 headphones are a a good early Blaack Friday deals right now. To put the $279 deal in perspective, Beyerdynamic's own DT 1990 Pro – their open-back studio reference headphones – cost around $550. Yet those cans are wired, have no noise cancellation, and aren't meant for commuting. The Aventho 300 bring you 80% of that studio-quality sound signature while adding Bluetooth 5.4, proper ANC, 50-hour battery life, and actual portability.

For creatives who want one pair of headphones that works both in the studio and on the road, this Black Friday price makes them genuinely compelling. The fact they're now cheaper than discounted Bose while offering better battery and comparable features is just the cherry on top.