Thanks to technical improvements in the design and wiring of the balanced-armature drivers, Basso performs at a high level in terms of sound and is particularly well-suited for use in longer listening sessions.

The MIIEGO MiiBUDS Action II in-ear headphones are favourite workout "buddies" among the gym-going crowd.

The Echo Buds 2 from Amazon offer decent sound, noise cancelling and good value for money.

With the new Beyerdynamic MMX 150, the Heilbronn-based company has added a 30-euro more expensive gaming headset to its MMX 100.

Large frequency range, ultra-deep bass, high wearing comfort and all this for just 24 euros – the t.bone HD 150 are designed to give drummers targeted sound.

With the JLab Go Work, the Californian manufacturer offers flexible, wireless on-ears that have two sound modes and support a high-quality audio codec in the AAC format. The headset's dual microphone technology also ensures good speech intelligibility.

JVC equips the Bluetooth Earbuds HA-A8T with a solid battery life, voice assistant and phone support as well as music control functions.

With the new Beyerdynamic MMX 100, the Heilbronn-based manufacturer throws a straightforward gaming headset into the ring.

What sets the Ultrasone Meteor One apart is a powerful, lively sound, making the compact over-ears versatile.

In its second generation, the Libratone Track+ continues to offer good wearing comfort, a balanced but somewhat matte sound and noise-cancelling that is a little too subtle.