When shopping for a brand new pair of headphones, how do you know which ones are going to be the best for you?
You’ll play music on them! In this complete list, we break down the 101 best songs to test headphones from these musical categories: Blues, Country, Electronic, Folk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Rock.
But before we jump into the songs, there are three things you should keep in mind when looking for music to test:
1. How Will You Use the Headphones?
Are you going for supreme noise cancellation, creating that personal auditory space? Or, are you using them in a more professional environment, like sound engineering or singing?
For those headphones you’ll use to create tracks, you want to listen to songs that are either a cappella or have layered vocal harmonies. When you sing along to the songs, are you able to hear yourself? A more isolated headphone design will help you with straight instrumental tracks, so listen to those as well.
2. Fullness of Sound
Full orchestral songs, like classical music and movie or video game soundtracks, will give you an excellent range of sound to hear. If you can’t pick up on the softer instruments and hear nothing but loud brassy trumpets, those headphones won’t be the best for you.
Full orchestras also work with sound dynamics. Many tracks start out very soft, called pianissimo, and then build to a forte or double-forte dynamic level. See if you can hear all the dynamic levels.
3. Subtlety of Sound
In addition to paying attention to the dynamic level, you also want to listen for the subtle qualities in music. These include balance and differences in tempo. Some headphones might have one ear that doesn’t function as well as the other.
Listen to each side of the headphones while you’re testing out songs. Cover your other ear with your hand and really listen for balance. That indicates a high quality pair of headphones.
By keeping these four points in mind, you’ll quickly discern which pair of headphones can give you the highest quality and the best sound.
Best Songs to Test Headphones: 101 Best Tracks
The awesome thing about music is there’s something out there for everyone. That’s why we’ve compiled the biggest list on the web of songs to test out your new headphones.
Let’s jump in!BLUE SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
1
Name of Song:
House Party
Artist:
The Cash Box Kingshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/320520991&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
2
Name of Song:
Don’t Leave Me Here
Artist:
Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310351526&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
3
Name of Song:
Black Coffee
Artist:
Edo Leehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/127337725&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
4
Name of Song:
Off the Ground
Artist:
The Record Companyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/252953187&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
5
Name of Song:
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
Artist:
Jacarandáhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/62770474&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
6
Name of Song:
Don’t Know What It Means
Artist:
Tedeschi Trucks Bandhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/236984997&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
7
Name of Song:
Make It Move
Artist:
Jonny Langhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/325449249&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
8
Name of Song:
Steven Universe
Artist:
PhizzyPhizzyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/277690021&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
9
Name of Song:
Matter of Time
Artist:
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kingshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/344639754&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
10
Name of Song:
Prayer for Peace
Artist:
North Mississippi Allstarshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311513697&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
11
Name of Song:
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Artist:
Ella Fitzgeraldhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/38221541&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
12
Name of Song:
Anyhow
Artist:
Tedeschi Trucks Bandhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/271227954&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueCOUNTRY SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
13
Name of Song:
Meant To Be
Artist:
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Linehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/337495067&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
14
Name of Song:
Body Like A Back Road
Artist:
Sam Hunthttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/304609118&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
15
Name of Song:
Marry Me
Artist:
Thomas Rhetthttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/339366220&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
16
Name of Song:
Like I Loved You
Artist:
Brett Younghttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/253509396&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
17
Name of Song:
What Ifs
Artist:
Kane Brown Featuring Lauren Alainahttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/294289096&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
18
Name of Song:
Yours
Artist:
Russell Dickersonhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/291429069&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
19
Name of Song:
Greatest Love Story
Artist:
LANCOhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/262770601&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
20
Name of Song:
I’ll Name The Dogs
Artist:
Blake Sheltonhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/339903634&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
21
Name of Song:
Round Here Buzz
Artist:
Eric Churchhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/256245261&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
22
Name of Song:
When It Rains It Pours
Artist:
Luke Combshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/324527624&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
23
Name of Song:
I Could Use A Love Song
Artist:
Maren Morrishttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/265867542&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
24
Name of Song:
Losing Sleep
Artist:
Chris Younghttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/321589180&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueELECTRONIC SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
25
Name of Song:
Something Just Like This
Artist:
The Chainsmokers & Coldplayhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/318935884&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
26
Name of Song:
Wolves
Artist:
Selena Gomez X Marshmellohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/348552752&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
27
Name of Song:
Let Me Go
Artist:
Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso Featuring Florida Georgia Line & Watthttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341061299&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
28
Name of Song:
Silence
Artist:
Marshmello Featuring Khalidhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/337396175&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
29
Name of Song:
Stay
Artist:
Zedd & Alessia Carahttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308997360&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
30
Name of Song:
It Ain’t Me
Artist:
Kygo x Selena Gomezhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308997360&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
31
Name of Song:
Best Friend
Artist:
Sofi Tukker Featuring NERVO, The Knocks & Alisa Uenohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341939961&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
32
Name of Song:
No Promises
Artist:
Cheat Codes Featuring Demi Lovatohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/343470107&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
33
Name of Song:
Faking It
Artist:
Calvin Harris Featuring Kehlani & Lil Yachtyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/330707205&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
34
Name of Song:
I Miss You
Artist:
Clean Bandit Featuring Julia Michaelshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/352823237&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
35
Name of Song:
Feels Great
Artist:
Cheat Codes Featuring Fetty Wap & CVBZhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/347179851&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
36
Name of Song:
So Far Away
Artist:
Martin Garrix & David Guetta Featuring Jamie Scott & Romy Dyahttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/376097453&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueFOLK SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
37
Name of Song:
My Kind of Woman
Artist:
Mac DeMarcohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/53834846&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
38
Name of Song:
On the Road Again
Artist:
Willie Watsonhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/255814483&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
39
Name of Song:
Young Folks
Artist:
Peter Bjorn and Johnhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/4521808&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
40
Name of Song:
Busted
Artist:
The Dustbowl Revivalhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285870004&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
41
Name of Song:
Just Say It Now
Artist:
Dori Freemanhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341049197&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
42
Name of Song:
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Artist:
Arctic Monkeyshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/148666958&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
43
Name of Song:
Please Explain
Artist:
Catie Curtishttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/302145735&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
44
Name of Song:
Virgin Guitar
Artist:
John Craigiehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/337998739&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
45
Name of Song:
Prove My Love
Artist:
Lucinda Williamshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/256062150&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
46
Name of Song:
All My Life
Artist:
Flatt Lonesomehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/335698512&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
47
Name of Song:
Blessings
Artist:
Darden Smithhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311293261&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
48
Name of Song:
undercover martyn
Artist:
Two door cinema clubhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/14446103&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueHIP HOP SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
49
Name of Song:
rockstar (feat. 21 Savage)
Artist:
Post Malonehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341546259&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
50
Name of Song:
Him & I
Artist:
G-Eazy & Halseyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/361850000&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
51
Name of Song:
Let You Down
Artist:
NFhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341199320&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
52
Name of Song:
River (feat. Ed Sheeran)
Artist:
Eminemhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/369794972&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
53
Name of Song:
I Fall Apart
Artist:
Post Malonehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/294691551&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
54
Name of Song:
No Limit (feat. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B)
Artist:
G-Eazyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/340481778&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
55
Name of Song:
Good Old Days (feat. Kesha)
Artist:
Macklemorehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/339056962&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
56
Name of Song:
MotorSport
Artist:
Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi Bhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/348839356&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
57
Name of Song:
Bartier Cardi (feat. 21 Savage)
Artist:
Cardi Bhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/371909606&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
58
Name of Song:
Lemon
Artist:
N.E.R.D & Rihannahttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/352162904&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
59
Name of Song:
Bodak Yellow
Artist:
Cardi Bhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/329404993&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
60
Name of Song:
LOVE. (FEAT. ZACARI.)
Artist:
Kendrick Lamarhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/317617211&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueJAZZ SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
61
Name of Song:
La Vie En Rose
Artist:
Louis Armstronghttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/9280642&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
62
Name of Song:
Groove On
Artist:
Euge Groovehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/346627660&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
63
Name of Song:
Baby Coffee
Artist:
Michael J. Thomashttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/339020006&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
64
Name of Song:
Cut Loose
Artist:
Paul Hardcastlehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284201381&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
65
Name of Song:
Boss
Artist:
Tim Bowmanhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/337206050&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
66
Name of Song:
Sunset Walker
Artist:
ALUMOhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/5117418&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
67
Name of Song:
Fly Away Butterfly
Artist:
Carol Alberthttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/331297351&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
68
Name of Song:
Midnight (feat. Marcus Miller & Steve Cole)
Artist:
Brian Culbertsonhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/256003273&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
69
Name of Song:
Go Home
Artist:
David Garfield Featuring Kirk Whalum & Paul Jackson Jr.https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/333227182&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
70
Name of Song:
Piccadilly Circus
Artist:
Paul Brown Featuring Chris Standringhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/288616632&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
71
Name of Song:
Abusey Junction
Artist:
Kokorokohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/378161813&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
72
Name of Song:
Velvet Groove
Artist:
Eric Valentine & Velvet Groovehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/331799813&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=truePOP SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
73
Name of Song:
Havana
Artist:
Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thughttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/335915610&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
74
Name of Song:
Perfect
Artist:
Ed Sheeranhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310108203&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
75
Name of Song:
Bad At Love
Artist:
Halseyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/323294441&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
76
Name of Song:
New Rules
Artist:
Dua Lipahttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/338283762&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
77
Name of Song:
Rockstar
Artist:
Post Malone Featuring 21 Savagehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341546259&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
78
Name of Song:
Too Good At Goodbyes
Artist:
Sam Smithhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341416956&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
79
Name of Song:
Thunder
Artist:
Imagine Dragonshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319720355&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
80
Name of Song:
How Long
Artist:
Charlie Puthhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/345492671&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
81
Name of Song:
Wolves
Artist:
Selena Gomez X Marshmellohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/348552752&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
82
Name of Song:
What Lovers Do
Artist:
Maroon 5 Featuring SZAhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/350171836&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
83
Name of Song:
End Game
Artist:
Taylor Swift Featuring Ed Sheeran & Futurehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/362906813&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
84
Name of Song:
Lights Down Low
Artist:
MAX Featuring gnashhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/249876155&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueRnB SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
85
Name of Song:
Young Dumb & Broke
Artist:
Khalidhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/309445880&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
86
Name of Song:
Finesse
Artist:
Bruno Mars & Cardi Bhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/377828711&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
87
Name of Song:
The Weekend
Artist:
SZAhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/326925297&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
88
Name of Song:
Sky Walker
Artist:
Miguel Featuring Travis Scotthttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/338846846&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
89
Name of Song:
Pills And Automobiles
Artist:
Chris Brown Featuring Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie & Kodak Blackhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/336556014&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
90
Name of Song:
When We
Artist:
Tankhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/255969920&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
91
Name of Song:
F**k Love
Artist:
XXXTentacion Featuring Trippie Reddhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/339318387&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
92
Name of Song:
Faking It
Artist:
Calvin Harris Featuring Kehlani & Lil Yachtyhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/330707205&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
93
Name of Song:
At The Club
Artist:
Jacquees X Dej Loafhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/307149744&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
94
Name of Song:
While We’re Young
Artist:
Jhene Aikohttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/326931980&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
95
Name of Song:
Get You
Artist:
Daniel Caesar Featuring Kali Uchishttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/293057785&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
96
Name of Song:
Roll In Peace
Artist:
Layton Greenehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/376823288&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=trueROCK SONGS TO TEST HEADPHONES
97
Name of Song:
Thunder
Artist:
Imagine Dragonshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319720355&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
98
Name of Song:
Feel It Still
Artist:
Portugal. The Manhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310455689&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
99
Name of Song:
Believer
Artist:
Imagine Dragonshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/421457774&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
100
Name of Song:
One Foot
Artist:
WALK THE MOONhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/342966367&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
101
Name of Song:
Whatever It Takes
Artist:
Imagine Dragonshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/321680589&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
102
Name of Song:
Walk On Water
Artist:
Thirty Seconds To Marshttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/353700341&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
103
Name of Song:
No Roots
Artist:
Alice Mertonhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/375825005&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
104
Name of Song:
Rx (Medicate)
Artist:
Theory Of A Deadmanhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/334109505&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
105
Name of Song:
Thunder/Young Dumb & Broke (Medley)
Artist:
Imagine Dragons + Khalidhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/369617408&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
106
Name of Song:
Up All Night
Artist:
Beckhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/341195720&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
107
Name of Song:
World Gone Mad
Artist:
Bastillehttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/352186256&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
108
Name of Song:
Live In The Moment
Artist:
Portugal. The Manhttps://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/327193857&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true
So that’s our list of the 108 best songs to test your headphones!
Want a few more? Here are 8 more classic songs to check out:
Instrumental Epic Songs
Epic instrumental music will give you an extraordinary dynamic and orchestral range in which to test your headphones. You can find this type of music in popular classical pieces, like Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries,” Modest Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” and Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” includes vocals and a full choir. It starts out quiet and soft, then builds and builds to a wonderful crescendo. https://www.youtube.com/embed/elqO-GNfStM?rel=1&modestbranding=0&controls=1&showinfo=1&fs=1&wmode=transparent
Modern instrumental composers also have an impressive track list that can help you test headphones. Hans Zimmer’s oeuvre includes the “Gladiator,” “Batman Begins,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” soundtracks. Howard Shore composed an impressive amount of music for the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” soundtracks. John Williams is famous for “Indiana Jones,” “Jurassic Park,” and all of the “Star Wars” soundtracks.
Classic ‘60s and ‘70s Songs
Classic rock, disco, and pop songs from the 1960’s and 1970’s was often produced with multiple instruments and excellent harmonies. The sound engineers and music producers layered vocals, guitars, drums, and instruments to create the songs that have become so familiar.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WlhmkrDtyGw?rel=1&modestbranding=0&controls=1&showinfo=1&fs=1&wmode=transparent
Anything from The Beach Boys or Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young or The Bee Gees features those trademark harmonies that will help you test your headphones. The Eagles’ album Hell Freezes Over with “Hotel California” will also demonstrate the quality of headphones. Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower” should sound in your ears as if he’s playing that guitar live.
Drop the Bass
What if you want to test your headphones for an excellent bass sound? Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” with its relentless anthemic bass guitar beat, is perfect. So is “Come Together,” by the Beatles, and it also has a wonderful drum beat in the background. “Seven Nation Army,” by the White Stripes, had a retro sound that starts off quietly but insistently and builds.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-0kcet4aPpQ?rel=1&modestbranding=0&controls=1&showinfo=1&fs=1&wmode=transparent
“Money,” by Pink Floyd also has cash register sounds to go along with its bass rhythm. If you’d like something a little funky with your bass, listen to “Jungle Boogie,” by Kool & the Gang. It also has a full jazz section with trumpets and saxes. A wailing sax and crazy beat make “Brass Monkey,” by the Beastie Boys another bass-dropping hit. These are the best songs to test the headphones and bass.
Immersive Electronic Songs
Electronic and electronic-based songs have come a long way since the synthesizers of the 1980’s. There are quite a few trance songs, New Age songs, and ambient songs that will test your headphones and make you feel as if you’ve become immersed in their sound. Enya’s “Caribbean Blue” has a waltz-like feel to it. The minor key in “Insomnia” by Faithless is backed by a great drum beat.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_6IfYPB6JUE?rel=1&modestbranding=0&controls=1&showinfo=1&fs=1&wmode=transparent
The almost orchestral “Adiemus,” by Karl Jenkins also features a flute solo. “Dive,” by Tycho has an upbeat and relaxed vibe. One of the great ambient composers is Brian Eno, whose “Thursday Afternoon” will take you away to a calm spot. Electronic music coming through excellent headphones almost creates its own aural meditation room.
High Quality Headphone Songs
These are just some of the incredible songs you can listen to while testing out headphones. From trumpeting fanfares like the “Raiders March” from John Williams to soft, quiet piano tones on a Brian Eno track, you’ll have an enjoyable listening experience finding the best headphones for you.
