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Astell & Kern's Luna are planar magnetic wired in-ears with an astronomically high price
By Kashfia Kabir published
High-end earphones that are "inspired by the curves of the moon"

Beyerdynamic’s new studio headphones are gunning for analytical precision
By Esat Dedezade published
The DT 990 PRO X open-back headphones introduce a detachable cable design and new driver tech

Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys Wired is the way if you want the best sound for your money

Røde NTH-50
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Røde seeks to follow up the success of the excellent NTH-100 over-ears with the cheaper, on-ear NTH-50.

Can Røde follow up the success of the Award-winning NTH-100 over-ears with its "exceptional" on-ear sequel?
By Harry McKerrell published
Following the release of the over-ear NTH-100 over-ears in 2022, the on-ear NTH-50 look to stand on the shoulders of giants.

Meze's latest open-back headphones tease a "crisp, engaging and detailed audio experience"
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze is heading to the High End Munich Show this year with a brand new pair of open-back headphones, the 105 Silva.

Beyerdynamic's anniversary headphones shed their limited edition status and are part of the brand's core line-up
By Harry McKerrell published
Originally released as part of Beyerdynamic's 100-year anniversary, the The DT 770 Pro X are dropping their 'Limited Edition' status and becoming a market mainstay.

Campfire Audio's outlandishly named Alien Brain IEMs aim to deliver "precision, detail and emotive quality" from your music
By Harry McKerrell published
Campfire Audio's latest in-ear headphones blend a five-driver design and bespoke tuning to deliver "crisp treble" and "an expansive soundstage".
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