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  • 9.0 7

    Sennheiser IE 8

    04 Dec 2008 5:21 PM

    This pair of sound-isolating earphones is one of our all-time favourites, with explosive bass that dance fans will adore.

  • 8.2

    Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

    23 Jul 2009 12:57 PM

    The original and still the best, the Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones sound good and look great, but if you're looking for an exciting result these aren't for you.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • 8.1

    Creative Aurvana Air

    05 Jun 2009 4:04 PM

    The Creative Aurvana Air is a beautiful looking and sounding set of headphones, but it's expensive and not suited to public transport.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • 8.0

    AKG K 702

    22 May 2009 4:28 PM

    The AKG K 702 Open Back Dynamic Reference Headphones offer an ultra-comfortable way to enjoy sound that is remarkably more open than most sets; they're like personal speakers for your head.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • Ultrasone Zino

    22 Jul 2009 1:14 PM

    Ultrasone's Zino headphones strike the perfect middle ground of performance, style and convenience for earbud-eschewing connoisseurs of portable audio.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • Sennheiser HD 438

    30 Oct 2009 11:31 AM

    The HD 438 just falls shy of a fully immersive audio experience, but these mid-range headphones are very comfortable for the home listener.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 17-22500 Hz, 32 Ω , 1.4 - 3 m

  • Apple In-Ear headphones

    11 Dec 2008 1:35 PM

    If you own a new iPod, the Apple In-Ear headphones are great value. Owners of iPhones and older iPods will have to decide whether the mic and remote compatibility issues are worth overlooking for the substantial boost in sound quality.

  • 7.6

    Sennheiser HD 448

    18 Sep 2009 9:33 AM

    The Sennheiser HD 448 is a set of headphones that is balanced for the most part, but if you're looking for articulated bass then this isn't your stop.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 16 - 24000 Hz, 32 Ω , 1.4 - 3.0 m

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