Headphones are a rare recyclable item in Arc Raiders, weighing 2 kg with a stack size of 3. They sell for 1,000 coins and recycle into 7 Rubber Parts and 1 Speaker Component (salvage yields 1 Speaker Component). They have no direct crafting use but provide valuable materials for progression.
Prime Spawn Locations
Headphones primarily drop in POIs tagged Residential or Commercial. Focus raids on these for the best odds. Below is a breakdown by map with high-yield spots.
| Map | Key Residential/Commercial POIs |
|---|---|
| Dam Battlegrounds | Pale Apartments, Ruby Residence, Pattern House, Testing Annex |
| Buried City | Grandioso Apartments, Santa Maria Houses, Plaza Rosa, Piazza Arbusto (highest density of residential areas) |
| Spaceport | Departure Building, Arrival Building |
| Blue Gate | Raider’s Refuge, Village |
| Stella Montis | Business Center, Atrium |
Farming Tips
- Launch raids targeting Buried City for maximum residential coverage - it's the top spot for consistent spawns.
- Scavenge all containers, shelves, and desks in named POIs; headphones are not guaranteed but RNG favors these tags.
- Go solo or small squads early-game to minimize competition and rat risk in high-loot zones.
- Prioritize free inventory slots - replace lower-value loot on sight since rares like this are slot-worthy.
- Extract quickly after looting to chain runs; sell or recycle immediately at Speranza for materials/coins.
- Check loot cheat sheets or maps in-game/post-raid for real-time POI intel.
Uses and Value
Recycle for Rubber Parts (essential for gear) and Speaker Components (used in advanced crafts like Lure Grenades). Or sell for quick 1,000 coins to fund blueprints/upgrades. Future updates may expand utility.