I always recommend buying headphones on sale, and these are the ones to snag during Memorial Day sales

When my friends and family ask me which headphones they should buy, my first answer is always: "The ones that are on sale." There are plenty of great headphones out there, from waterproof open-ear headphones to noise-canceling headphones with marathon battery lives, but they're even better when discounted.

Also: The best Memorial Day deals live now

If you're looking for a new pair of headphones, I've done my due diligence and found some Memorial Day discounts worth your consideration. Brands like Beats, Sony, and Sonos are slashing prices ahead of the holiday weekend. Here are the best ones I've found so far.

My favorite Memorial Day headphone deals

• Current price: $200
• Original price: $350

• Current price: $298
• Original price: $400

The fifth generation of Sony's flagship consumer headphones receive a discount since the newer sixth generation was released this year. However, a new generation doesn ...