Headphones

The iGrados will give you a brillantly well-judged sound at an incedible price

Noise isolating is excellent, but music sounds similarly closed-in.

Superb, powerful-sounding noise-cancelling headphones. A bargain

Folding, brightly coloured phones that sound bright and congested

Transmit your iPod's sounds to your earphones wirelessly by bluetooth. An intimate, but ultimately unconvincing listen.

A closed-back design with a neutral tone and a pleasing balance. They suffer, though, with clarity and resolution

Earbud phones with effective noise cancellation and solid sound. Decent separation and space to music, with well-controlled bass.

A confident name for the product is backed up in its use. These are terrific in-ear 'phones, and fine value for money.

These comfortable, well-built headphones are tonally well balanced, and offer plenty of drama, dynamics and punch

If you're seeking an alternative to Grado, then Audio Technica's ATH-AD700s might be just the thing