Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 By What Hi-Fi? published 1 April 24 With improved battery life, noise cancellation and a handful of new features, can the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 keep up with the pack?
Shure launches Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones with spatial audio and hybrid ANC at IFA 2023 By Harry McKerrell published 31 August 23 The second-gen Aonic 50 headphones feature extended battery life, advanced hybrid ANC and all-new spatial audio
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023: unexpected newbies seize the day in the wired headphones category By Harry McKerrell published 23 October 23 With such a variety of models and forms to choose from, this year's best wired winners have truly earned their respective accolades.
These luxury headphones promise "the ultimate audiophile experience" – but can they beat their 5-star Focal rival? By Harry McKerrell published 15 October 24 Shanling's HW600 promise to set a new benchmark for wired headphones at this price.
Shokz's bone-conduction headphones are here to help you smash your PBs no matter the weather By Harry McKerrell published 27 August 24 Shokz's OpenRun Pro 2 are rugged, durable and lightweight, making them perfect for getting the miles in.
Best over-ear headphones 2024: wired and wireless pairs tested by our experts By Becky Roberts last updated 25 September 24 Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...
These five-star wireless headphones from a little-known brand have finally filled a gaping hole in the over-ear market By Harry McKerrell last updated 5 October 24 We've complained before that there are so few wireless headphones occupying the mid-range price point. Finally, that gap has been plugged.
I’ve tested scores of wireless earbuds, and I’m unconvinced by this supposedly groundbreaking feature By Harry McKerrell published 4 December 23 Touch controls are supposed to be the mark of a premium pair of earbuds, so why are they often more of a hindrance than a help?
These are the four-star products I use every single day By Kashfia Kabir published 2 June 23 Five-star products may grab the headlines, but four-star equipment can be just as enjoyable to use for many.
The Audeze Maxwell is a gaming headset with planar magnetic drivers By Joe Svetlik published 8 December 22 Audio headphone knowhow meets low-latency gaming skills in the latest headset from Audeze.
EarFun's budget sequel to a five-star winner promises plenty of performance By Harry McKerrell published 5 February 24 We loved the first-gen Award-winning EarFun Air, so here's hoping the long-awaited sequel can still compete sonically at this budget end of the market.
Pick of the month: KEF’s Q Concerto Meta delight, while Bose’s earbuds and Panasonic’s OLED TV earn top marks By Alastair Stevenson published 2 November 24 A record-breaking 14 hi-fi and home cinema products earned perfect scores from our reviewers last month. Here’s what you need to know.
Fiio's latest flagship IEMs hope to beat Shure and Sennheiser with customisable sound profiles By Harry McKerrell published 30 July 24 Fiio's FH19 hybrid IEMs come equipped with custom-built drivers, a semi-open design and a series of swappable filters.
I've reviewed dozens of headphones and this Black Friday Beats earbuds deal is perfect for runners By Harry McKerrell last updated 24 November 23 If you're in the market for some new running earbuds, I'd recommend this Black Friday deal on the excellent Beats Fit Pro.
I review headphones for a living – and now is a great time to buy the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II By Andy Madden published 11 October 23 Bose’s wireless earbuds boast excellent sound quality and top-drawer ANC - but they won’t be around forever.
Getting in shape for summer? This incredible Beats deal is my top tip for sporting success By Harry McKerrell published 24 May 24 The Beats Fit Pro are my go-to running buds, and they should be yours, too.
Best headphones 2024 – our expert picks of every type By Becky Roberts last updated 26 August 24 Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price and preference.
I lived with the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds – here are 3 things I loved (and 3 that need improving) By Harry McKerrell published 3 April 24 I enjoyed the fortnight I spent with Bose's quirky open earbuds, but there's certainly room for improvement...
Bose's QC Ultra Earbuds have a serious ace up their sleeve – and it isn’t their ANC By Harry McKerrell published 2 February 24 The Ultra Earbuds' clever fit makes them a joy to use no matter where you go.
The Sony WF-1000XM5's best features come to their over-ear stablemates By Joe Svetlik published 27 July 23 Sony has ported some of the XM5 earbuds' best new features to their over-ear brethren, including head-tracking spatial audio and LDAC + Multipoint.
Sony looks to master mixing and music listening with affordable MDR-M1 studio headphones By Becky Roberts published 5 September 24 They sit between the MDR-7506 (also closed-back) and the open-back MDR-MV1 we recently awarded four stars.
JBL's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds boast unique features – but will they sound sublime? By Harry McKerrell published 21 August 24 The JBL Tour Pro 3 boast a raft features, including a unique display case, and promise improved sound and ANC that will challenge the market's finest.
Audio-Technica’s feature-packed, compact, colourful buds are ideal for bargain hunters By Harry McKerrell published 21 August 24 Compact, affordable and hardly light on features, the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 could rival the might of the Sony WF-C500.
Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WF-C700N: which five-star wireless earbuds reign supreme? By Harry McKerrell published 1 August 23 We've put two of Sony's best wireless earbuds head to head to see which comes out on top.
5 affordable audio products I wish I had when I was a student, and can now recommend By Kashfia Kabir published 24 August 24 We've compiled five affordable audio products that are versatile, entertaining and great value for music-loving students heading to university.
These are the wireless headphones I'm recommending to everyone this Christmas By Joe Cox published 12 December 23 If you're in the market for a brilliant pair of noise-cancelling, wireless headphones or earbuds, then look no further.
Wired vs wireless headphones: pros and cons, and which is better? By Harry McKerrell, Luke Edwards last updated 23 September 24 It's performance and sustainability against convenience and features as we assess wired vs wireless headphones to see which comes out on top.
£100 off these sumptuous B&W wireless headphones is the smartest investment you'll make this year By Harry McKerrell published 8 April 24 A gorgeous pair of five-star wireless over-ears, the B&W Px7 S2e really are superb headphones. £100 off? Sold!
