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.
Brand loyalty can be a hugely influential factor for most of us when we’re weighing up a new purchase, particularly with electrical equipment. Goodwill (or a lack of!) built up by previous purchases from a particular brand can help to …read more
Pioneer has to be one of the most synonymous brands associated with audio with decades of experience building high performance headphones and audiovisual equipment. We tested the latest pair of headphones to come out of the woodwork, the SE-MS5T and …read more
“There has never been a better time to love music. With music streaming services, such as Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify and Deezer, it’s so easy to access all of your favourite songs at the touch of a button. You’d …read more
If Lindy had a CV you could read, it would be one of the most comprehensive and varied you could imagine in electronics. They cover everything from networking equipment, audio & video equipment, computer accessories and headsets, to all kinds …read more
With people now more savvy than ever about what a good pair of headphones can do for your music, there’s never been a better time to buy a set of quality cans. With manufacturers both old and new filling shelves …read more
High-end earphones – often known as In-Ear Monitors, or IEM’s – have been around for a number of years now, but have remained much lower profile (at least in the mainstream) than full size headphones. Part of the reasoning for …read more
Michael from our Bath store tells us about the two audiophile headphones from Sennheiser, the HD800 & HD800S. To arrange an audition, please call your local store today.
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
