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Does this leak confirm that the Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones will launch this year?
By Harry McKerrell published
The much-anticipated Sony WH-1000XM6 show up on an FCC certification document, indicating that new headphones are likely on their way this summer 2025.

Beyerdynamic’s new in-ear monitors promise ultimate sonic precision for your music
By Esat Dedezade published
Four IEMs arrive alongside two pairs of updated wired headphones.

Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which premium wireless earbuds are better?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Technics' new flagships go head-to-head with the Award-winning Sony wireless earbuds

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Sennheiser’s flagship wireless noise-cancelling headphones remain strong contenders with stand-out battery life and competitive sound quality.

Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys The best wired headphones you can buy, from budget earbuds to premium over-ears – all tried and tested by yours truly.

Best cheap headphones 2025: great music quality on a budget
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best budget headphones in the world, featuring in-ear, over-ear and Bluetooth headphones, and all tested by our expert reviewers.

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Pi6: which B&W wireless earbuds should you choose?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Bowers & Wilkins' two newest pairs of earbuds look almost identical, so what are the differences when it comes to performance?
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