Headphones Reviews

Grado SR325 Classic

By Harry McKerrell published 22 June 26

Grado puts a ‘Classic’ twist on its Award-winning SR325x open-backs, but have these new headphones lost a little of that signature magic?

JBL Live 780NC

By Kashfia Kabir published 16 June 26

JBL’s mid-price wireless headphones have a colourful design, lots of features and massive battery life. Can they win us over in the sound department, too?

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless

By Harry McKerrell published 25 May 26

It’s been a while since Sennheiser updated its Momentum Wireless line. Thankfully, the Momentum 5 Wireless prove that good things come to those who wait.

Soundcore Space 2

By Harry McKerrell published 22 May 26

The Space 2 wireless headphones offer lots of features at an attractive price, but they’re held back by limited sonic talent.

Sony 1000X The Collexion

By Harry McKerrell published 19 May 26

Sony has gone one step further up the premium ladder with its celebratory 1000X The Collexion wireless over-ears.

Apple AirPods Max 2

By Kashfia Kabir published 31 March 26

Apple’s premium AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones promise fresh features and sonic improvements in a classy, luxury-clad design – but is it enough to remain on par with class-leaders?

Yamaha YH-4000

By Ketan Bharadia published 19 March 26

Yamaha’s YH-4000 open-back headphones are comfortable, well-made and set impressive sonic standards for the price.

Philips TAH8000E

By James Cook published 27 February 26

Closed-back, noise-cancelling wireless headphones with an enviable battery life – are these Philips cans worth the price?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

By Harry McKerrell published 25 February 26

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are on a mission to prove that Samsung can challenge in the ever-competitive world of premium wireless earbuds.

Shokz OpenDots One

By Harry McKerrell published 16 February 26

Open earbuds are becoming an increasingly big deal. Has Shokz managed to get in on the action with its lightweight OpenDots One buds?