Folding, brightly coloured phones that sound bright and congested
If you're after wireless headphones for the home or garden, these are a good bet
Transmit your iPod's sounds to your earphones wirelessly by bluetooth. An intimate, but ultimately unconvincing listen.
A closed-back design with a neutral tone and a pleasing balance. They suffer, though, with clarity and resolution
Earbud phones with effective noise cancellation and solid sound. Decent separation and space to music, with well-controlled bass.
A confident name for the product is backed up in its use. These are terrific in-ear 'phones, and fine value for money.
These comfortable, well-built headphones are tonally well balanced, and offer plenty of drama, dynamics and punch
Tough 'phones, but there's a lack of transparency and precision. An average performance that can be beaten for value.
Budget noise-cancelling 'phones that do a job; but spend a little more and you can do much better
These noise-cancelling cans have great timing and a dynamic, detailed delivery
No stranger to our Awards pages, these open-backed Grados may look old-fashioned, but they sound fabulous