Headphones

Immersive and refined: the Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones are a great effort

These premium earphones can’t fail to entertain, but they lack the final polish of a five-star pair

If you like huge bass, give these Beats a go – but there are too many caveats for us to be able to recommend them

Best in-ears £150-£300, Awards 2013. Could do with a bit more bass, but they really are the finest in-ears we’ve ever heard at this price

Easy-going buds from EarSonics, but more energy would be good

This easy-to-listen-to pair of earbuds is a great option. A little more punch and gloss would be nice, but you should definitely give these a try

Premium Klipsches deliver in every aspect of their performance

Give them a whirl if big bass is your thing, and you like a lot of treble in your music

Fanny's Noise-cancelling Wangs disappoint: you can do better elsewhere

Energetic noise-cancelling headphones with Bluetooth connectivity