The Audio-Technica ATH-GL3 offers great sound and a great look for a great price - plus it's surprisingly lightweight.

it's fair to say Audio-Technica has fulfilled its mission here: absolutely brilliant sound, a more conventional and approachable build compared to earlier outings, and a bunch of measures to ensure this thing will last: the cups are replaceable, as is the headband. It's a crowded market in this price range, but for people after audiophile-verging clarity, the ATH-GDL3 is a worthy contender indeed.

We were surprised by how easy the Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 was to wear for long periods - it's certainly more comfortable than it looks. It would be better with deeper earcups, but otherwise this is a cracking option if you're looking for a lightweight, great-sounding headset with that open-back style.

The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 open-back headphones are made for gamers who enjoy music with clarity. Some might find the sound quality to be a bit too clinical, but I really enjoyed how they render sound so accurately especially when it comes to first-person competitive shooters where I need to hear every cue in order to react to a changing battlefield.

The Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 is an excellent option for gamers looking for a headset that also delivers on sound quality. However, its simplified design and lack of software features may not be for everyone.