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By What Hi-Fi? published 30 March 21

The official PS5 wireless headset may be short of genuine rivals, but it turns out to be a game-changer.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 8 March 21

Sennheiser promises ‘reference-grade’ sound on a budget, so does it pull it off?

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 March 21

Austrian Audio may not be the most exciting name, but these talented on-ear headphones from the new brand set high standards at this level.

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 December 20

These electrostatic headphones from legendary brand Stax set the standard for detail resolution and clarity.

By What Hi-Fi? published 24 November 20

Beyerdynamic's third-generation T1 headphones are a gentle refinement of a winning formula.

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 November 20

The time is right for home headphones and Philips has staked its claim with the Fidelio X3

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 17 November 20

Beyerdynamic's flagship T5 headphones have enjoyed a best-in-class reputation for years, so do the 3rd Gen iterations reinforce that?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 10 June 20

Not a perfect pair of headphones, but still an enjoyable and effortless listen...

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 10 June 20

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. An exceptional and exceptionally odd pair of headphones

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 December 19

Updated These AKGs are quite something – Bluetooth headphones that sound just as good as their wired counterparts...