Headphones
Most people listen to their music through headphones today – so you want to make sure you’re getting the best pair you can. We test headphones of all kinds, ranging from true wireless earbuds to premium wired over-ear headphones, so no matter what style you prefer, or what your budget is, you can find something that’ll help you enjoy your music more.
True wireless earbuds are the most popular kind today, especially Apple’s AirPods, because they’re just so convenient and small – there’s no harm in taking them everywhere. And these days they come with great features such as active noise cancellation at cheaper and cheaper prices – while at the high-end, they keep taking big leaps in audio quality.
The classic style of headphone, meanwhile, keeps getting smarter, with more wireless models including app support so you can tweak their features, and customize the sound to exactly what you prefer.
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Cambridge's 5-star earbuds are 34% off on the last day of Spring Deal Days — run!
By Becky Scarrott published
I have them; I love them — and for just £78.99 they're an absolute no-brainer on the last day of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale extravaganza.

Bose QC Ultra Headphones users say the new firmware update is (very) bad
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Users say a Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen firmware update has removed key features — here's what to do if you feel the same

Apple finally launches AirPods Max 2, with improved sound and features
By Matt Bolton published
5 years later, we get the H2 chip and a ton of new features

'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused
By Tom Bedford published
Cleer Audio's new Arc 5 open earbuds offer THX and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, in a confusing package.

Got a flight coming up? I use these Sony noise-cancelling headphones every time I travel, and they're available for a tempting low price right now
By Harry Padoan published
I've been using the Sony WH-1000XM6 for almost a year now, and they're the best noise-cancelling headphones I've ever tested.

I use these Sennheiser headphones every day — now they’re cheaper than ever
By James Davidson published
I use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones every day and can't recommend them enough, especially at a record-low price.

'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much
By Tom Bedford published
The Skullcandy Push 540 Open combine old-school tools with Skullcandy magic, and it could give them the gumption to take on the Shokz as our favorite open earbuds.

Nothing Ear (a) just dropped to £49.99 — my top Spring Deal Days pick!
By Becky Scarrott published
Most of the earbuds deals I've seen in the Spring Deal Days sales are fine rather than fantastic — but Nothing's Ear (a) at this new lowest-seen price are a no-brainer

Get wired in Amazon's Spring Sale: audiophile IEMs, portable hi-res players and more at lowest ever prices
By Becky Scarrott published
Amazon's Spring Deal Days are here and I've picked out the best portable hi-fi deals live now, with some lowest-seen prices across audiophile products — enjoy!
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