Headphones & Audio
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Grado GT220: Light on features but sonically superb If you’re willing to forgo fancy features in favour of supreme sound quality, the Grado GT220 are the buds to buy£250 -
Logitech Z906 review: Powerful 5.1 PC speakers Plenty of power, but the Z906 isn't the leap forward we were hoping for – dedicated sets from Onkyo and Sony are a better bet£285 -
Master & Dynamic MH40: Great looks but lacking audio chops The MH40 looks great but the sound quality doesn't quite measure up£319 -
Marshall Monitor II ANC: Style over substance Wonderful-looking and fine-sounding headphones, but the ANC is somewhat lacking£269 - best buy
Sony WH-1000XM3: Bose deposed Sony hits the high notes with its third-generation noise-cancelling wireless headphones; these are the best wireless ANC headphones around£330 - recommended
JBL Xtreme 2: The best Bluetooth speaker under £250 With great sound and a versatile design, this is the best outdoor speaker of the summer£235 - recommended
UE Hyperboom: The largest, loudest Boom yet Ultimate Ears’ biggest speaker is also one of its best, delivering superb sound at frighteningly loud volumes£359 -
Braun LE03: A successful return for Braun The Braun LE03 delivers muscular audio and effective Google Assistant integration in an attractive, minimalist package£349 - recommended
Lindy BNX-100XT: Only a minor update A solid entry point to active noise-cancelling headphones but the upgrade from the original BNX-100 is negligible£100 - best buy
Beats Flex review: Unbeatable value for money Available for just £50, the Beats Flex do nearly everything you could ask for at this price -
AfterShokz OpenMove headphones review AfterShokz’s latest bone-conduction headphones are a good option for those who don’t get on well with regular earphones during exercise£80 -
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Skullcandy Indy Evo: Far from revolutionary The Skullcandy Indy Evo are a solid pair of true wireless earbuds but they struggle to stand out from the crowd£90