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Fiio's flagship in-ear headphones are packed full of drivers to put your music in pole position
By Harry McKerrell published
The Fiio FX17 combine three types of drive units to deliver a wide soundstage and plenty of detail.

Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys Wired is the way if you want the best sound for your money

Aimed at gamers and audiophiles alike, Sennheiser's detail-hungry wired cans seek to put you fully in the sonic picture
By Harry McKerrell published
The HD 550 are Sennheiser's latest pair of wired headphones aimed at both audiophiles and keen gamers.

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank
By Harry McKerrell published
Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.

FiiO's FT7 flagship headphones take the fight to pricier rivals
By Joe Svetlik published
With a zebrawood grille and Precious Metal Multi-Layer Coating Technology, the FiiO FT7 could worry the likes of the Focal Clear Mg.

Meze's open-back Poet cans arrive, and they want to bring your music alive
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze Audio's open-backed headphones tease big performance at a luxury price.

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.
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