It must have been around 1988 when I bought my first pair of Koss Porta Pro, on the recommendation of an audiophile friend. In fact, for many people of my generation, the Koss Porta Pro was a widely used upgrade to the bog-standard headphones that...

Creative's Outlier Air V2 cable-free in-ears feature outstanding battery life, are universally tuned for everyday use and support high-quality audio codecs such as aptX or the AAC format in addition to the Bluetooth 5.0 standard. On top of all this, a "holographic" listening experience using...

The Master & Dynamic MW08 are True Wireless in-ears that not only want to score points with their excellent sound, but also with their active noise cancelling and a long battery life. We find out whether they succeed.

The Indy ANC wireless in-ears from Skullcandy offer a high level of functionality. These fast-charging earpieces feature active noise cancellation, ambient mode for outdoor awareness and various sound customisation options including three EQ modes as well as a personal sound profile that can be generated...

The flagship model among the SPL's headphone amplifiers is the Phonitor xe. In contrast to the similarly priced Phonitor x, which with its balanced output can also be used as a preamplifier for a power amplifier and loudspeakers, the Phonitor xe is a pure headphone...

JVC's sporty In-Ears with Aero Slim design impress with very pleasant wearing comfort, even while jogging, plus an above-average functionality and rich sound.

With the Tune 225TWS, JBL's wireless Earbuds Tune 220TWS receive an update that, among other things, noticeably increases their battery life. What has not changed is the high wearing comfort of these lightweight Bluetooth headphones, whose "loose" fit offers an alternative for pressure-sensitive ears.

The German manufacturer ESI offers a wide range of products for use in professional sound and home studios. With attractive prices and practical features, they are aimed at beginners as well as customers in the mid-price bracket. With the eXtra 10 model, the manufacturer makes...

JBL's Live Free NC+ TWS wireless in-ears are tuned for all-purpose everyday use, support Bluetooth 5.1 technology and can both reduce and amplify outside noise, while the additional Talkthru mode is specifically for conversations. Individual system and sound adjustments are also possible via connection with...

Available in five upbeat colours, the HA-A7T deliver on their promise of powerful sound and also impressed us with pleasant wearing comfort, all at a very attractive price.