Headphones and earphones

Independent and trusted reviews, tests and buying guides. Compare price and performance of headphones and earphones.

Noise cancelling headphone reviews

Noise-cancelling headphones and earphones review

These gadgets keep the music happening without driving your neighbours mad.

4 Apr 2012 | Test results for seven noise-cancelling headphones and six noise-cancelling earphones.

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Headphones and earphones review

Earphones and headphones are an essential part of portable sound.

1 Apr 2012 | We review 27 headphones and five earphones, priced from $30 to $279, with test results for models from Bose, Philips and Sennheiser.

wireless headphones

Wireless headphones review

Cutting the cord can help keep harmony in the home.

15 Apr 2011 | Wireless headphones mean any household members can listen to TV or music at the best possible sound level.

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iRig and Amplitube

We review the iRig adapter and Amplitube app for iPhone and iPad.

31 Jan 2011 | Create a range of authentic guitar sounds with your hand-held device.

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Childsafe headphones quick review

Headphones designed to protect your child’s ears from excessive noise.

15 Oct 2008 | We looked at a pair of headphones designed specifically for children aged six years or above. While the lead for plugging into a suitable music player is short, it’s suitable for a child.

Noise-cancelling-headphones

Noise cancelling headphones review 2008

What price should you pay and will they cut the racket?

26 May 2008 | The best performing models make you wonder how you ever coped without them.

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Bluetooth headsets

They’re stylish and useful — but not entirely hassle-free.

4 Jul 2007 | Bluetooth headsets make it easier to walk and talk with your mobile phone. But are they comfortable?

 

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