Headphones Reviews

Sony WF-C510

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 16 October 25

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

Shure Aonic 3

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 16 October 25

UPDATED Shure’s Aonic 3 wired in-ear headphones produce a stunning performance across the board.

SoundMagic E11C

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 16 October 25

UPDATED SoundMagic knows a thing or two about affordable headphones, as these E11Cs demonstrate in entertaining style.

Grado SR325x

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 16 October 25

UPDATED Subtle tweaks keep the latest version of Grado’s open-back wired headphones at the cutting edge of performance at this level.

Rode NTH-100

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 16 October 25

Updated Why would you want wired headphones? Well, it turns out there are quite a few reasons.

Austrian Audio Hi-X15

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 16 October 25

UPDATED The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 are proof you don’t have to spend big money on headphones to unlock premium sound.

Sony WF-1000XM5

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 10 October 25

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

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

By Andy Madden Published 26 September 25

Can Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship wireless headphones live up to their luxury price tag?

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X

By Harry McKerrell Published 15 September 25

The DT 990 Pro X are a revealing, insightful pair of comfortable wired headphones that strike a lovely sonic balance.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4

By Harry McKerrell Published 14 August 25

The FreeBuds Pro 4 aim to be the best-performing buds we’ve yet heard from Huawei, but do they offer enough sonically?