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If keeping your workspace relatively tidy is important to you and you need to find a place to stow your large headphones without taking up an absurd about of desk space or directly in the line of fire of a spilled cup of coffee, we have a recommendation for both desktop and under-desk solutions. Both types of stands will keep your headphones protected and out of the way.
What Are the Best Headphone Holders?
The best headset holders let you safely stash your headphones when not in use, while freeing up space on your desk or table. These mounts or stands work for both wired and wireless headphones, in addition to video-conferencing and phone headsets too.
There are a few things to keep in mind when looking for the best headphone stands and holders. Above all, it’s most important that your gear stays safe in its new home, especially if you have the fancy, expensive, noise-canceling kind. Think about how many sets you need to keep on hand, how much available space you’re working with, and what it’s going to look like. Here are some pros and cons of desktop versus under-desk mounts.
Under-Desk: These mounts attach to the underside of your workspace, generally with some kind of strong adhesive or clamp, with one or two hanging shelves or hooks for your headphones. These are a great option for keeping your desk surface clear, and can actually be more sturdy than the desktop kind. Just make sure you have a large-enough space that you don’t wind up knocking the headphones with your knee while you work.
Desktop: Our main consideration when it comes to desktop headphone stands is their sturdiness. They must be able to grip reliably to the surface and be strong and stable enough to withstand the weight of your headphones. Make sure the holder at the top is wide and cushioned enough, with foam, rubber, or another material, to protect the headphone band from bending or losing its shape. One downside to desktop stands is that they usually can only hold one headphone set at a time.
