In-ear, on-ear, over-ear. Whatever your preference, you can’t beat a good pair of headphones for when you want to block out the outside world and immerse yourself in music. Whether you’re listening to your favourite tunes on the daily commute, unwinding in front of your hi-fi at home, or running through a few home-recorded tracks, headphones are a huge part of our listening experience.
The SE425 are Shure’s ‘mid-range’ audiophile in-ear headphones. But what makes these offerings stand out from the crowd?… I’m sure some of you are wondering why not branch out for some over-ear style larger headphones? Well, over-ear when you’re out …read more
Founded over half a century ago, Grado has long been an established name in audio. From the roots of building turntable cartridges on a kitchen table, the company has now grown to be one of the most renowned open-backed headphone manufacturers …read more
AKG continue to set the benchmark when it come to on ear headphones under £100, these are the ones by which all must be judged… The Y50 is simple and stylish; I personally prefer the subtler black headphones with the black …read more
There is, of course, a huge temptation upon seeing the gorgeous Parrot Zik 3 headphones to ask the obvious question: Who’s a pretty boy, then? But we here at the Tech Blog would never stoop so low. Obviously. So, er, …read more
AudioQuest’s DragonFly USB Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) shone a new light on the US-based manufacturer, previously best known for their audio cables. Their first time effort in the category soaked up rave reviews across the globe, paving the way for a …read more
Founded in Brooklyn in 1953 as a phono cartridge manufacturer by one Joseph Grado, Grado Labs is now synonymous with another type of product: headphones… The business is still family owned and run, and to this day still operates out …read more
Having exploded in popularity over the past five years or so, the headphone market has become a breeding ground for innovative products, clever design and, most importantly, brilliant sound quality from manufacturers old and new… So whilst the likes of …read more
Optoma are a name synonymous with high-end projectors, and have been for a long time. It’s this attention to detail, crossed with an ability to make great value for money products, that got me excited when I heard about its NuForce range of headphones …read more
Chinese manufacturer, Oppo, first found fame in the West with a range of universal disc players. Praised for their outstanding performance, the brand built something of a cult following amongst Hi-Fi and AV aficionados. In recent years, they’ve branched out …read more
The new ED-PH0N3S from Maiden Audio are designed with both an accurate and punchy sound in mind, perfect for axe-shredding solos and bone-shaking bass riffs. So for those looking to get the very best out of their rock collection, will these beasts …read more
