The closed-back headphones boast a terrific performance, especially in bass delivery
The noise-cancelling aspect of these headphones works well, but unfortunately the ATH-ANC7Bs struggle where it matters most
These Senneheisers offer much, but are beaten by close rivals in important areas
The Nixon Master Blasters have a firm, comfortable fit for the snowboarders they're designed for and they sound not at all bad
The Koss MV1s are uncomfortable and hot to wear and the sound doesn't make up for the discomfort.
The BeyerDynamic DT880s are very comfortable, with their soft cushion and perfect grip, plus they have a sound that has impressive all-round ability
Sony's MDR-NC500D headphones are reasonable by the standards of noise-cancellers, but they're far short of the quality offered by the best
No marketing gimmickry at work here. These are serious cans – seriously good, that is
These AKGs are beautifully built and feel like they’d survive years of use with ease, but there are more entertaining headphones out there
Thin treble and big bass lets these cans down
The Bluetooth-enabled Backbeat 903 is a real wireless winner