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Nixon Nomadic on-ear headphones review

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:41:02 +0000

The Nomadic on-ear headphones don't offer the best sound quality we've ever heard but they are exceptionally stylish. They have a sturdy design, too, and you can get them in a wide range of colours and configurations. A variety of handy extras, like a hard-shell carrying case, rounds out a decent package

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 review

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:05:02 +0000

If you can get a good fit with the MetroFi 220 earphones, you'll be rewarded with good sound quality across all musical genres, and solid noise isolation. For users of stock earphones looking to upgrade and still have money left in their wallet, the 220s are a worthy option

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170 review

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:05:02 +0000

Those looking to upgrade from stock sets without dropping a big wad of cash should check out the MetroFi 170 noise-isolating earphones. If you can get a decent fit, you'll be rewarded by good sound quality across all genres. And, if you keep them in the case, they should last a while too

AKG K 702 review

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:19:02 +0000

They're expensive, but the K 702 professional, over-the-ear headphones offer near state-of-the-art sound quality that's only bettered by much more expensive rivals. The extra-soft ear pads are also so comfortable that you're likely to forget you're wearing headphones at all

Monster Beats by Dr Dre Tour in-ear headphones review

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:28:02 +0000

If your ear canals are big enough to host the super-long earpieces of the Beats by Dr Dre Tour in-ear headphones, you'll be rewarded by a stylish and durable piece of kit that offers clear and balanced audio. Those seeking to add flair to their listening set-up should check them out

Internet vs Apple yet again: The great iPod shuffle headphones controversy

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:46:01 +0000

There's been wailing and gnashing of teeth on the Internet over the discovery of a chip in the new iPod shuffle that ties you into certain headphones. Here's why it's not the end of the world

Affordable headphone upgrades: The essentials

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:01:00 +0000

Did you know the headphones that came with your new MP3 player are useless? Here are four essential upgrades to help you get the most from your new player

Apple In-Ear headphones review

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:54:01 +0000

Apple's £54 In-Ear headphones are a necessary upgrade from the standard bundled headphones -- and quite reasonably priced too. They are worn in the inner ear, providing a sound-isolating experience that lets you focus on what's important: the music. An in-line clicker remote and microphone are included on these headphones

Sennheiser IE 8 sound-isolating earphones review

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:50:01 +0000

We loved the way the Sennheiser IE 8 sound-isolating earphones added warmth and depth to our broad music collection. With the added bonus of being able to manually adjust the bass, these earphones are more than worthy competitors to the Shure SE530s. Be prepared to have your music rocked

Audio Technica ATH-CK10 sound-isolating earphones review

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:33:02 +0000

The CK10s are sound-isolating earphones, featuring dual armatures and compact enclosures, making them most suitable to general pop, rock, country and folk. Clarity and sonic detail are the defining factors, so if this is something you're been looking for, you'll definitely miss out on a treat if you pass over this model