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Sony MDR-ZX770BN review

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Almost the perfect pair of noise-cancellers, but they lack a little excitement

JVC HA-S90BN-B-E review

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JVC tries its hand at a pair of budget noise-cancelling headphones...

Philips SHB8850NC review

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Cheap, portable, wireless and noise-cancelling, these Philips headphones are fantastic value for money...

Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 review

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Decent price and plenty of features, but unchecked bass drags the sound down

Libratone Q Adapt On-Ear review

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Libratone’s first on-ear headphones are packed with great ideas...

Parrot Zik 3.0 review

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Zik as a parrot? Not quite, but the sound doesn’t match the innovative app...

B&O BeoPlay H8 review

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Stylish noise-cancelling on-ears, these B&Os should make your wishlist...

Lindy Cromo NCX-100 review

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These budget noise-cancelling headphones are well worth considering...

Polk UltraFocus 8000 review

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Polk's UltraFocus 8000s are looking to make an impact in the world of noise-cancelling headphones...

Philips Fidelio NC1 review

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There's a lot to look for in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones - can the Philips NC1s deliver?