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Grado's open-back headphones boast upgraded drivers and Brazilian walnut earcups for a "refined, balanced sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
Grado debuts its open-backed Signature S950 cans, featuring updated drivers and Brazilian Walnut casings.

Sennheiser looks to lock in its legacy for affordable open-back headphones with the new HD 505
By Becky Roberts published
The HD 505 are new additions to the 500 Series, which sits below the 600 Series of HD 600 fame.

Focal Clear Mg
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Focal’s premium Clear Mg open-back headphones deliver clarity, control and masses of detail in a beautiful package.

Audio-Technica's open-back reference headphones blend sonic precision with all-day comfort
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio-Technica's latest pairs of headphones, the ATH-R70ax and ATH-R50x, promise exceptional sonic clarity and precision.

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.

Final's new flagship audiophile headphones come in two distinct sonic flavours
By Harry McKerrell published
Final has introduced the Final D8000 and D8000 DC Pro, its flagship magnetic planar wired headphones.

Meze Audio's lightweight open-back headphones promise a spacious, immersive listening experience
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze Audio launches the 105 AER, an open-back pair of wired headphones designed to explore "the multi-dimensional depth of sound".

Grado SR325x
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Subtle tweaks keep the latest version of Grado’s open-back wired headphones at the cutting edge of performance at this level.
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