Best Buys Headphones

In-ears up to £40

£35

A genuine no-compromise proposition for the money. Best in-ear headphones up to £40, Awards 2011

In ears £40-£80

£64

Vocals sound particularly sweet through these smart Beyerdynamics. Best in-ear headphones £40-£80, Awards 2011

In-ears £80-£140

£100

Superior sounding buds for your portable or smartphone. Best in-ear headphones £80-£140, Awards 2011

In-ear £140+

£210

Comfortable, light earphones that are the ideal premium partner for your iPhone. Best in-ear headphones £140+, Awards 2011

Portable on-ears up to £50

£40

Come in a great choice of colours and flawless for the money. Best portable on-ears up to £50, Awards 2011

Portable on-ears £50-£150

£100

Versatile portable on-ears that sound amazing for the money. Headphones Product of the Year, Awards 2011

Portable on-ears £150+

£240

Oodles of detail make the Beyerdynamic T50p a joy to hear. Best portable on-ears £150+, Awards 2011

Home on-ears up to £150

£110

Best home on-ears up to £150, Awards 2011. Whatever you play, these Grados will make it sound superb

Home on-ears £150+

£315

Best home on-ears £150+, Awards 2011. The Grado SR325 is headphones produce even better sound than the previous version without the 'i'

Noise-cancelling

£280

Best noise-cancelling headphones, Awards 2011. Commuting doesn't need to be hell with these effective noise-cancelling headphones

Wireless

£210

Best wireless headphones, Awards 2011. Audio is crisp, lively and clean via Bluetooth