They certainly can! Especially now that headphone makers have become extremely competitive, you’ll find an increasing assortment of cheap or budget headphones that offer clear, balanced, and articulate sound. You’ll almost always get better sound for your money with wired headphones, but wireless headphones can also sound quite good. Top brands to watch for include big names like Sony, JBL, and Sennheiser, but also more budget-conscious brands like Anker Soundcore, 1More, JLab, and others.