1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (58%).
r/headphones Traffic & Engagement r/headphones Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/headphones Most Active Times When r/headphones Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/headphones Flair Performance r/headphones Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 598 (57.0%) | 6 |
| Show & Tell | 166 (15.8%) | 56 |
| Review | 80 (7.6%) | 17 |
| Impressions | 60 (5.7%) | 34 |
| DIY/Mod | 58 (5.5%) | 30 |
| Music | 23 (2.2%) | 1 |
| News | 17 (1.6%) | 49 |
| Deal Alert | 15 (1.4%) | 20 |
| Drama | 15 (1.4%) | 88 |
| Science & Tech | 12 (1.1%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/headphones Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/headphones
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| removed | 178 (16.9%) | 8 | 3 |
| moderator | 178 (16.9%) | 8 | 3 |
| headphones | 169 (16.1%) | 37 | 14 |
| headphone | 56 (5.3%) | 66 | 22 |
| audio | 43 (4.1%) | 14 | 7 |
| pro | 40 (3.8%) | 3 | 7 |
| review | 33 (3.1%) | 32 | 11 |
| sennheiser | 32 (3.0%) | 34 | 11 |
| sound | 32 (3.0%) | 5 | 13 |
| fiio | 32 (3.0%) | 26 | 13 |
r/headphones Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/headphones
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 15 |
r/headphones Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/headphones
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We all laughed but the Dyson headphones coming in clutch for the wildfire fallout
End game headphone?
Sennheiser HE 1 - Just added to my collection :)
A $6000 headphone shouldn’t be killed by a leather strap
If your HD600 rig doesn’t look like a Chernobyl disaster, you’re not an audiophile.
I want to buy old 70s headphones and replace their insides with modern tech, is that a good idea?
Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash?
If you have multiple headphones, try near-field Studio Monitors next.
I’ve torn the diaphragm on my $500 planar headphones Verum 2
How
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We all laughed but the Dyson headphones coming in clutch for the wildfire fallout | 3.4K | 119 | image | Jul 17 |
| End game headphone? | 1.7K | 89 | image | Jul 27 |
| Sennheiser HE 1 - Just added to my collection :) | 890 | 168 | image | Jul 22 |
| A $6000 headphone shouldn’t be killed by a leather strap | 756 | 261 | image | Jul 10 |
| If your HD600 rig doesn’t look like a Chernobyl disaster, you’re not an audiophile. | 670 | 52 | image | Jul 27 |
| I want to buy old 70s headphones and replace their insides with modern tech, is that a good idea? | 485 | 67 | image | Jul 8 |
| Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash? | 457 | 181 | link | Jul 9 |
| If you have multiple headphones, try near-field Studio Monitors next. | 401 | 119 | image | Jul 26 |
| I’ve torn the diaphragm on my $500 planar headphones Verum 2 | 357 | 51 | image | Jul 5 |
| How | 341 | 94 | image | Jul 29 |
r/headphones Audience Overlap r/headphones Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/headphones FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/headphones
What's the best time to post on r/headphones?
Based on posting volume, r/headphones is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/headphones?
r/headphones averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/headphones get?
Posts on r/headphones average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/headphones get most?
On r/headphones, most posts are text posts (58%)