These comfortable cans deliver a massive amount of insight into recordings with a well-judged sonic balance – pricey, yes, but they do what they should
At just over 10 grams you may think your £180 won't buy you much here, but these 'phones are talented enough to give the best sound out
We know they look odd, and they leak your musical tastes to those nearby, but we can't recommend these can enough for sonic quality
Quirky looks and they sound unconvincing: there's plenty out there that deserves your money more than these.
One of the smallest in-ear design around, the q-Jays are hugely effective, sounding good and weighing next to nothing
Many noise-cancelling headphones can sound soporific – not these, though, they pump out your music with gusto
Featherlight 'phones that use real cherry wood to enhance their sound; awesomely detailed performers
These aren't the cheapest noise-cancelling headphones on the market, but they are the best
Superb, powerful-sounding noise-cancelling headphones. A bargain
Transmit your iPod's sounds to your earphones wirelessly by bluetooth. An intimate, but ultimately unconvincing listen.
The Bluetooth-enabled Backbeat 903 is a real wireless winner