...in-ear, on-ear, wireless and noise-cancelling are all on its menu. So which is right for you? These are the 10 best pairs we've reviewed recently, covering a range of styles and catering for all budgets. They're guaranteed to make the most of your personal listening.
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In-ear under £100
AKG N20
These sounded more expensive than the £100 they cost when we first heard them, and the price has only gone one way since...
SPECIFICATIONS
In-ear | Ported design | 3 pairs of ear tips
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
In-ear under £500
AKG N40
If you can a) give them the right source and b) tolerate the rather invasive fit, the Award-winning N40s are exceptional performers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Swappable filters | Universal remote and mic | Flight adapter
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
In-ear under £1000
AKG K3003i
Not the only pair of outrageously expensive in-ear headphones we've tested, but among the very best.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel casings | Balanced armature design | Interchangeable filters
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
Wireless under £150
AKG Y50BT
The Bluetooth version of the oustanding Y50s still sound fantastic and are more affordable than ever.
SPECIFICATIONS
Built-in battery | 20hr battery ife | Micro USB charging
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
Wireless under £250
AKG N60NC Wireless
Bluetooth, noise-cancelling and brilliant audio quality come together in a slick, stylish (and, let's not forget, Award-winning) package.
SPECIFICATIONS
Noise cancellation | Compact design | aptX Bluetooth
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
Noise-cancelling under £250
AKG N60 NC
Not for the first time, we recommend the N60NCs. Great sound, great noise-cancelling tech, perfect for your travels.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rechargeable | 30hr battery life | Micro USB charging
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
On-ear under £50
AKG K72
They're on the bulky side, but the K72s remain fantastic value for money.
SPECIFICATIONS
Closed-back | Self-adjusting headband | Lightweight construction
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
On-ear under £100
AKG Y50
Sound quality? Check. Style points? Check. In fact, we love the Y50s so much, we've given them a What Hi-Fi? Award four years in a row. Need we say more?
SPECIFICATIONS
On-ear design | 50mm driver | 4 finishes
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
On-ear under £200
AKG K550
Closed-back monsters so profoundly and rousingly musical they're still winning What Hi-Fi? Awards five years after we first heard them.
SPECIFICATIONS
50mm drivers | Over-ear design | Black finish
Reasons to Buy
Reasons to Avoid
On-ear under £1000
AKG K812
Much more affordable than they used to be, but the K812s are still far from cheap. What they are, however, is among the most articulate headphones you'll hear at anything like this price.