What to know
- Headphones are Rare recyclables weighing 2kg each, stackable up to 3, and sell for 1,000 coins at Speranza.
- They spawn via scavenging in Topside POIs tagged Residential or Commercial, with Buried City offering the highest density.
- Recycle them for 7 Rubber Parts and 1 Speaker Component, or salvage for 1 Speaker Component alone.
Arc Raiders challenges you to scavenge the overrun Topside for valuables like Headphones, turning random finds into progression fuel through smart raiding and recycling. Here's where to find Headphones in Arc Raiders
Headphones Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Stack Size | 3 |
| Sell Price | 1,000 coins |
| Sources | Residential and Commercial POIs |
| Recycle Yield | 7 Rubber Parts, 1 Speaker Component |
Key locations for Headphones (across maps)
Target Residential and Commercial-tagged POIs for the best spawn chances, as these zones mimic everyday human habitats where such items logically appear. Buried City stands out with the most options like Grandioso Apartments and Santa Maria Houses, making it ideal for dedicated farms.
Other maps like Dam Battlegrounds and Spaceport provide solid alternatives without overlapping too much.
How to farm Headphones efficiently
Boost your odds by selecting raids with these POIs visible on the map preview, then methodically looting every container, shelf, desk, and drawer inside. Go early-game solo or in small squads to avoid rival raiders, and chain quick extracts to Speranza for sales or recycling. Always prioritize free slots for rares like this over commons, and replace them only with Epics or higher on the fly.
Step-by-step raid targeting Buried City
Step 1: Select the raid
Launch a Topside raid on Buried City when it shows multiple Residential icons like Grandioso Apartments or Santa Maria Houses in the preview.
Step 2: Gear up lightly
Pack minimal weight—focus on tools like the Scanner for ARCs, a basic weapon, and meds. Leave crafting space open since Headphones take 2kg each.
Step 3: Drop and navigate
Drop near clustered POIs (e.g., Plaza Rosa area), crouch to evade patrols, and hit the first building fast.
Step 4: Scavenge thoroughly
Check bedrooms, kitchens, offices: open all drawers, cabinets, shelves, and floor loot. Headphones often hide in subtle spots like side tables.
Step 5: Rotate POIs
Move to 2-3 spots (e.g., Grandioso to Santa Maria), loot en route, but bail if squads contest.
Step 6: Extract and process
Head to nearest extract with your haul, return to Speranza, and decide: sell for coins or recycle via the Recycler terminal.
Turn these into real value by recycling consistently—Rubber Parts fuel early armor, while Speaker Components unlock gadgets that bait ARCs away during tough extracts. Pair farming runs with blueprint hunts in the same POIs for efficiency, and track your yields to refine routes over time.
Stockpile Speaker Components from Headphones to craft essentials like Lure Grenades, giving you an edge in high-stakes raids. Keep targeting Buried City runs, adapt to patches, and watch your inventory transform scraps into survival tools.
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