hifi

Custom in-ear headphones (Custom In-Ears) rely on individual ear prints from a hearing care professional. Is the extra effort and price worth it?

With the A12t, 64 Audio combine the terrific sound characteristics of the U12t with the perfect fit of a custom in-ear design.

Massive output power, the highest quality electronic components and a fully dual-mono balanced Class-A design result in sublime sound with reference quality.

Flawless workmanship, innovative technology, powerful performance and outstanding sound: the SPL Phonitor 2 gets an unreserved recommendation as a partner for reference-level headphones.

The Sendy Audio Peacock are high-performance, extremely musical headphones with phenomenal room projection, a high-resolution sound image and luxurious appearance.

The Master & Dynamic MW75 are an elegant and technically advanced over-ear that are perfectly suitable for everyday use thanks to Bluetooth, noise cancelling (ANC), connection with an app and a great package. If you are prepared to part with just under 600 euros, you...

The Philips Fidelio L3 sound good, offer effective noise cancelling, are easy to use and impressed us with very good battery life.

Hours of music fun with relaxed modern sound - that's what the FiiO FH3 promises.

For 569 euros, you get a top-of-the-range device that can definitely compete with more expensive models.

Dozens of IEMs compete for your audiophile favour in the 200 euro price range. This includes NXEars Sonata, which is positioned as a specialist device for talkers, podcasters and streamers.