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Sennheiser HD 600 headphones

Sennheiser HD 600 headphones

The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

19/05/2008 09:21 AM

Samsung Ultra-Slim WEP350 Bluetooth Headset

Samsung Ultra-Slim WEP350 Bluetooth Headset

The Samsung WEP350 is a simple and affordable Bluetooth headset.

16/05/2008 03:23 PM

Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones

Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones

As noise-cancelling earphones the ANC3s are superb, with decent overall sound quality. They're not without their sonic slip-ups here and there, but casual listeners will find them very pleasant indeed.

16/05/2008 11:09 AM

Klipsch Image sound-isolating earphones

Klipsch Image sound-isolating earphones

The Images are easily the most comfortable earphones we've ever worn, and possibly the most comfortable in the world. But get ready to pony up some serious dosh.

12/05/2008 10:12 AM

Creative's strokable earcans

Creative's strokable earcans

Creative launched two new headphone models today, both featuring smooth velvet padding to cushion your precious pinnas.

09/04/2008 03:54 PM

Denon AH-C751 sound-isolating earphones

Denon AH-C751 sound-isolating earphones

Don't consider them a choice for your workouts, but for seriously impressive sound quality without being full-sized headphones, the AH-C751s are practically unrivalled.

31/03/2008 11:35 AM

How to make your music sound better

How to make your music sound better

From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.

14/03/2008 10:28 AM

AKG K 414 P headphones

AKG K 414 P headphones

The AKG K 414 P headphones sound great for heavy music and good sound isolation means they're ideally suited for use on public transport.

07/03/2008 05:08 PM

Creative Aurvana Live headphones

Creative Aurvana Live headphones

These headphones are designed with the idea that you may want to listen from analog as well as digital sources. They're everyman's cans, delivering solid sound quality across all genres of music.

29/02/2008 10:32 AM

Sennheiser CX 400 sound-isolating earphones

Sennheiser CX 400 sound-isolating earphones

A stunning set of earphones with great bundled accessories and sound quality to utterly destroy the 'phones that came with your MP3 player.

28/02/2008 05:11 PM

Sennheiser CX 95 sound-isolating earphones

Sennheiser CX 95 sound-isolating earphones

Excellent sound-isolating 'phones, with brilliant overall sound quality and spot-on design and comfort. We can make only minor complaints about these lovely upgrades to your MP3 player

14/02/2008 02:44 PM

Motorola S9 Headphones

Motorola S9 Headphones

The wireless convenience and decent performance of Motorola's S9 Bluetooth headphones doesn't justify the premium price tag.

05/02/2008 05:23 PM

Cygnett GrooveZone headphones

Cygnett GrooveZone headphones

Mmm, shiny: Cygnett's gleaming noise-isolating headphones are a little flimsy but deliver solid audio.

23/01/2008 03:58 PM

Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint earbuds cancel noise

Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint earbuds cancel noise

Audio-Technica's new ear buds cancel noise, all while looking stylish and delivering good sound.

11/01/2008 05:39 PM

Open Interface offers next-gen Bluetooth audio

Open Interface offers next-gen Bluetooth audio

Bluetooth audio is becoming more and more popular, but the sound quality it offers is less than stellar. Hopefully a new standard proposed by Open Interface will fix all that.

09/01/2008 04:25 PM

Creative Aurvana in-ear headphones

Creative Aurvana in-ear headphones

If you need lightweight, quality in-ear earphones and don't want to break the bank, check out the Creative Aurvanas, which match up quite well against the Shure E2cs.

12/11/2007 04:36 PM

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

30/10/2007 06:31 PM

Razer Pro|Tone m100

Razer Pro|Tone m100

For the price, the Razer Pro|Tone m100 is a great set of earbuds which offer great sound isolation, good sound and a fairly comfortable fit.

04/10/2007 03:56 PM

Shure E500PTH sound isolating earphones

Shure E500PTH sound isolating earphones   Editors’ Choice

If you're the type who prefers uncompressed or lossless formats, require low-profile headphones, and don't mind investing in high-end headphones, the Shure E500PTH should be on your short list.

27/08/2007 05:06 PM

Shure E4c headphones

Shure E4c headphones   Editors’ Choice

Shure's E4c earbuds are simply the best in-ear headphones we've ever heard.

27/08/2007 04:30 PM

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    • Bose mobile on-ear headset

      Bose mobile on-ear headset

      The sound quality and build of the Bose mobile on-ear headset is great but the premium you'll pay for the microphone attachment is daylight robbery.

    • Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

      Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

      The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation.

    • Klipsch Image X5 headphones

      Klipsch Image X5 headphones

      The Klipsch Image X5 earphones are a bit of an investment, but they're worth it if you demand excellent audio quality and have had trouble with ear bud fit in the past.

    • Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

      Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

      Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

    • Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones

      Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones

      An excellent all-rounder, with good detail, a balanced, warm sound and superb comfort and fit. Deeper bass and brighter treble exists in competing models, but for almost all genres of music and in most listening environments, the SHE9850s will impress and for a good price.

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