Headphones

These closed-back headphones produce a well-judged, balanced sound

Stylish and solidly engineered, with a touch of glamour

Excellent – lavish you with detail, dynamics and neutrality

Well worth a listen if your budget is sub-£100

An impressive pair of  'designer portables' with good sound

If you like your music with plenty of bass, these are the cans for you

The AKG Q701s are stunning, even if our review pair is bright green

Best in-ears up to £40, Awards 2012. A genuine no-compromise proposition for the money.

With a little more sonic oomph, these headphones could have been a five-star product

Deliver a rich and weighty sound, but bass can dominate