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

Every two years, Sennheiser updates its top over-ear model for the consumer market, the Momentum Wireless, with a new edition. Version 4, however, marks a watershed.

The comfortably fitting Edifier NeoBuds Pro from the Chinese manufacturer support premium codecs for HiRes audio via Bluetooth, feature a low-latency gaming mode and are said to offer high speech intelligibility during phone calls thanks to three microphones per side.

The US company's compact Skullcandy Mod are powerfully tuned, amplify external noise in Stay-Aware mode and support multipoint connections with two devices simultaneously.

The Yamaha TW-E5B impressed us with its open sound, high voice quality during telephone calls and problem-free usability. Although they do without noise cancelling, they are undoubtedly a practical accessory for everyday mobile life.

Thanks to the latest technologies from Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound (QSS), the Edifier NeoBuds S are said to offer HiRes audio via Bluetooth, low latency and crisp voice clarity during phone calls.

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...

Balanced sound, up to 60 hours of battery life, Bluetooth multipoint and a low latency mode for gaming and video applications – the Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT bring some serious fun!

With the Jabra Evolve2 75, the Danish manufacturer adds a handy on-ear pair of headphones for the hybrid working world.

Good sound thanks to sound personalisation, effective noise cancellation (ANC) and sound quality of up to 24 bits and 48kHz: the true-wireless debut from the Heilbronn-based audio specialists Beyerdynamic has succeeded with the Free Byrd.