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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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I test audio gear for a living, and these head-fi deals are seriously tempting — with bargains from Astell & Kern, Meze, Sennheiser and more
Want to get into audiophile-grade sound or upgrade your gear? These exceptional Prime Day deals are all you need.
Every Prime Day earbuds and headphones deal worth buying, as recommended by an audio editor
This Prime Day, there will be great earbuds and headphones deals, and there will be older products that are simply discounted to clear shelves – so let's go for option one!
AirPods Max 2 vs B&W's Px8 S2: which is best?
I find the ultimate winner — just in time for those Prime Day deals
My favorite Sony headphones are now even cheaper this Prime Day
My Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still going strong, and they're even more affordable this Prime Day.
I've used Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones every day since they came out a year ago — here's why they're my favorite headphones, even over Bose, AirPods and Sony’s fancier Collexion
One year on, Sony’s XM6 are still king of the noise-cancelling headphones game — here’s why I’d pick them over the likes of Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra and Apple’s AirPods Max 2.
I test ANC headphones for a living, and these are the only 3 pairs I'd recommend on Prime Day — irrespective of the deals on offer
I've tested more pairs of headphones than I've had hot dinners since 2019: these are the only 3 pairs to look for this Prime Day
I tested these cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser and never went back
These cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser are among the best I’ve tested — and they’re the ideal pick for anyone who wants to take it back to the old school.
These are the first ANC kids' headphones to receive TÜV Hearing Care Protection Certification
Tribit's sister company iClever just released a set of child-specific cans that are scooping up awards — and given recent stats on child hearing health, I think we need them
Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: fab features, epic battery life — but you'll have to polish the default sound profile
Crammed with clever features, a long-lived battery and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 are very capable — but their default tuning requires a bit of polish to get the best results.