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Ever since the MDR-1000X, Sony has stood alongside Bose and Sennheiser at the forefront of noise-cancelling headphones. Now, the Japanese manufacturer wants to raise the bar even further with the WH-1000XM2.

The ATH-DSR9BT is currently the flagship model of the new Audio-Technica "Sound Reality" headphone series. Like its smaller sister model, the ATH-DSR7BT, it’s also geared towards wireless operation and wants to meet audiophile requirements with its "Pure Digital Driver” technology.

Cable-free, Bluetooth and NFC as standard, compatible with high-resolution codecs, impressive battery life and integrated hands-free functionality - these are just a few of the features Audio-Technica has singled out for praise for the new ATH-DSR7BT. Designed with the digital native in mind, the ATH-DSR7BT...

The DT 240 Pro from Beyerdynamic aims to cause a stir in the studio as a closed monitoring headphone. Read our test to see whether or not these newcomers to the DT Pro series are fit for the task.

With the HD 650 Sennheiser has delivered a proven open headphone option for high-end hi-fi applications for years. With its successor, the HD 660 S, the manufacturer is once again introducing a premium option to its expanding range.

You may be wondering if a portable audio player is still useful in times of well-equipped smartphones. Pioneer answers that question with the XDP-30R, which focuses on providing the best possible sound quality.

Beyerdynamic remains an established name in the headphone sector. This long-standing reputation is secured even further with the release of the Aventho Wireless. Available in a choice of black and brown, the Aventho Wirless is manufactured in Germany with a tasteful aesthetic and on-ear design...

The MDR-Z1R, Sony's new reference model, is one of the most comfortable closed headphones I've ever tested. Unusual technical details, the special design and the sound tuning make for goosebumps and are not only for technical nerds.

Nowadays, the development of Beyerdynamic’s premier class of headphones is being driven by so-called Tesla driver technology. The driver, utilising an intricately wound moving coil, was only previously seen in top-tier headphones from the DT and T lines. However, the manufacturer has at last succeeded...