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FiiO FP3 wired earbuds review: bright, bold and near-perfect, these entry-level IEMs' tasteful fidelity blew me away
By James Grimshaw published
The FiiO FP3 budget planar driver-equipped wired earbuds feature hitherto unbelievable width and detail

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect
By Becky Scarrott published
Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.

JBL Tune 305C review: temptingly cheap USB-C earbuds, but there's one key flaw
By Harry Padoan published
The JBL Tune 305C have impressive functionality, but their loose fit can cause a few issues.

Master & Dynamic ME05 review: refreshed wired earbuds classics that have a lot more to give, thanks to dual USB-C and 3.5mm connectivity
By Harry Padoan published
The re-released Master & Dynamic ME05 are an outstanding pair of wired earbuds with style to match their super sound quality.

Meze Audio 105 AER review: open-backed wired headphones that sit beautifully in the consumer market – and feel like they shouldn't
By Simon Lucas published
A tale in which Meze Audio, pace-setters where high-end headphones are concerned, decides to drop some of its talent on us mere mortals who exist in the mainstream...

Bose QuietComfort Headphones review: flagship noise-cancelling for less, but they're not the best choice for everyone
By Becca Caddy published
If you want great noise-cancelling, a supremely comfortable fit and zero fuss, and don't mind the few missing flagship features, these Bose over-ear headphones are for you.

Earfun Air 2 NC review: budget earbuds that impress with tailored ANC and sound, though their design lacks refinement
By Harry Padoan published
If you’re looking for strong ANC and sound quality at an easy-to-swallow price, look no further.

Noble FoKus Rex5 review: well-built true wireless earbuds that err on the expensive and make you think – 'when is green too green?'
By Simon Lucas published
The Noble FoKus Rex5 true wireless earbuds have detailed sound and great build quality but average noise-cancellation and low-end issues make them so expensive.

Sony MDR-EX15AP review: left your Bluetooth headphones at home? These wired earbuds will get the job done
By Harry Padoan published
The popular Sony MDR-EX15AP offer decent audio and an attractive design but are unlikely to excite you.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review: great sounding earbuds with a classy build, but too few features to trounce rivals at the level
By Tom Bedford published
There's no question that B&W's 'entry level' earbuds have great audio, but occasional connectivity dropouts and a few missing features mean they aren't yet rivalling class-leaders at this level.
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