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Sony MDR-NC500D review

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Sony MDR-NC500D review

The over-the-ear MDR-NC500Ds are, according to Sony, the world's first digital noise-cancelling headphones. Lightweight and extremely comfortable, they certainly provide the best noise-cancelling experience we've had to date. We just wish the bass response was better Read more

£260

3 February 2009 by Frank Lewis

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V-Moda Bass Freq headphones review

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V-Moda Bass Freq headphones review

V-moda's Bass Freq headphones come in a range of eight bright colours, making them stand out from the crowd of drab headphones currently found on the market. As their name suggests they're heavy on the bass, and priced at around £30 they won't put a huge hole in your wallet Read more

£28

5 January 2007 by Jasmine France

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Shure E3c review

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Shure E3c review

The E3cs block high levels of ambient noise in any environment by blocking your ear canals, so you can hear all of your music's detail without cranking up the volume and blasting your ears (and fellow commuters). Their sound is lovely and warm, with incredible clarity and transparency, but then they are expensive Read more

£110

9 October 2006 by Steve Guttenberg

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Sennheiser PXC 450 headphones review

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Sennheiser PXC 450 headphones review

Sennheiser's PXC 450 noise-cancelling headphones claim to offer outstanding sound quality and optimum protection against ambient noise. They're aimed at the high-end consumer who's after terrific sound accuracy, primarily while travelling Read more

£218

27 June 2007 by Nate Lanxon

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Sennheiser OCX 880 review

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Sennheiser OCX 880 review

Not everyone will like the design of the OCX 880 earbuds, due to the rubber loops that fit around your lugholes. But we reckon pretty much everyone will like their audio quality. You'll be hard-pressed to get better sound reproduction for under £100 Read more

£71

15 July 2010 by Luke Westaway

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Denon AH-D1100 review

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Denon AH-D1100 review

The Denon AH-D1100s sound great, and they're incredibly light and comfy. If you're looking for a great set of all-rounders, we reckon they're worth the money. Read more

£110

26 November 2010 by Luke Westaway

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Bose QuietComfort 3 review

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Bose QuietComfort 3 review

Bose's luxuriously designed QuietComfort models have set the standard for premium noise-cancelling headphones. The QuietComfort 3s are significantly smaller than their predecessors, and they feature an on-ear design rather than the over-the-ear format of the QuietComfort 2s. They also usefully come with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery Read more

£275

8 September 2006 by David Carnoy and Steve Guttenberg

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AKG Q 701 review

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AKG Q 701 review

The AKG Q 701 headphones deliver superb sound quality with a high-end clarity that's all too rare. But we were slightly underwhelmed by their bass response. Read more

£400

2 March 2011 by Andrew Hoyle

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Audio Technica ATH-W1000 headphones review

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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

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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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