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Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our expert pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy...

Here's how the ultimate hi-res wireless audio experience could be just a few years away
By Alastair Stevenson published
It won't be long until we can stream at maximum quality on phones and wireless headphones, according to one key audio chip manufacturer

Why do in-ear and over-ear headphones sound so different?
By Andy Madden published
Two different styles, two different approaches to delivering sound…

Orange’s new 'O' Edition MKII headphones aim to offer enhanced audio performance, but cut a unique design feature
By Esat Dedezade published
RIP to the MKI’s funky, engraved adjustable metal headband

Austrian Audio Hi-X20
By Harry McKerrell published
The Austrian Audio Hi-X20 do a stellar job of putting you in the sonic picture at a sensible price.

Best Sony earbuds 2025: five recommendations for music fans
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

Sony WF-C710N
By Andy Madden published
Sony’s new wireless earbuds are amazing all-rounders and offer a great mix of features and performance for a very reasonable price.

Campfire Audio's outlandishly named Alien Brain IEMs aim to deliver "precision, detail and emotive quality" from your music
By Harry McKerrell published
Campfire Audio's latest in-ear headphones blend a five-driver design and bespoke tuning to deliver "crisp treble" and "an expansive soundstage".
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