Reviews of Latest Headphones

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Best headphones for iPods

Whether new or old, your iPod will only sound as good as their earphones let it. If you want to hear your music as it should sound, you should put aside at least £30 for headphones. We've picked four essential upgrades to consider, depending on your budget Read more

15 September 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Klipsch Custom-2 sound-isolating earphones review

The Custom-2s are great sub-£100 earphones for jazz, soul and vocal genre lovers. If it's music that can be performed live without any amplification, electronics or mixing desks, it's probably suitable for the Custom-2s, making them enjoyable earphones despite their weaker high-end performance Read more

£100

8 August 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Denon AH-C252 sound-isolating earphones review

If you're having trouble finding the strong bass line in your music, you should give the Denon AH-C252 sound-isolating earphones a whirl. These exceptionally loud earphones produce a powerful mid-range and strong low end, making them well suited to rock and metal genres Read more

£30

15 July 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Klipsch Custom-3 earphones review

The Klipsch Custom-3 earphones are a high-end choice for people who value a quality audio experience. Their design isn't for everyone, but the velvety smooth, warm sound quality is beautiful, particularly for those listening to acoustic singer/songwriters or jazz music Read more

£150

7 July 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Audio Technica ATH-W1000 headphones review

Like their more expensive older siblings, the Audio Technica ATH-W1000s provide an emphasis on brightness and exceptional musical clarity. While they lack some low-end emphasis, these comfortable, closed-back headphones are excellent for reference use in a studio Read more

£400

19 June 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones review

The Philips SHE9850 reach towards the higher end of sound-isolating earphones. They certainly reach the top in terms of comfort and their lightweight construction make them great for use at the gym. For all types of music, these are an excellent choice of 'phones Read more

£80

12 June 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones review

Audio Technica's ATH-W5000 closed-back headphones are extremely high-end, reference-grade headphones for the truly discerning audiophile. These well-built, comfortable cans could be excellent for the studio, providing potent detail and clarity for many genres of music Read more

£700

3 June 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Denon AH-D2000 headphones review

The Denon AH-D2000s are among the most open-sounding pairs of closed headphones we've ever heard. They provide masses of detail in all genres of music as well as a sonically neutral, balanced sound. Considering their price range, these cans are terrific value for money Read more

£245

30 May 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Sony MDR-EX700 sound-isolating earphones review

The £200 Sony MDR-EX700s are a welcome addition to the high-end, sound-isolating earphone market. The lightweight 'phones fit nicely on the ear and are an excellent option for loud, powerful music. They also deliver pleasant warmth to softer tunes too Read more

£200

23 May 2008 by Nate Lanxon

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Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones review

Audio Technica's ATH-ANC7 headphones are a comfortable pair of cans. Noise-cancellation is excellent and sound quality is good -- bass and treble are well balanced and mids are clear and prominent. Another favourable design quirk is the gold-plated audio jack, which ensures good audio transmission Read more

£120

19 May 2008 by Nate Lanxon