Headphones Reviews

A 17th-century cymbal maker turns its hand to wireless noise-cancelling headphones, and the Alchem-Es prove genuinely different

Updated Austrian Audio has brought its sonic talents to the wireless market with the Hi-X25BT Bluetooth headphones. To our ears, it’s been an utterly seamless transition.

Updated Bowers & Wilkins’ new flagship wireless earbuds are pricey –can they deliver where it counts?

Updated Sony’s premium wireless earbuds push the sonic boundaries even further to set a new standard in the product category.

Updated Sony’s wireless earbuds deliver comfort, noise-cancelling and sensational sound quality for an affordable price.

Updated Sony proves great comfort and sound quality are possible from a cheap pair of wireless earbuds.

UPDATED The wireless noise-cancelling No. 5909 are so sonically sophisticated that it’s hard to believe the cord has been cut.

Bose’s entry-level ANC buds are back with a new look and new features, but can they continue the brand’s fine form?

Updated Sony delivers an affordable pair of headphones with ANC, long battery life and that signature Sony sound.

UPDATED Built down to a price, of course – but compromised in the least compromising way, and with audio performance easily in excess of the modest asking price.