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Ollo Audio HPS S4X are reference headphones in the mid-range price range. How neutral and honest do they actually sound?  

The DT 880 Pro from Beyerdynamic can undoubtedly be called a classic for mixing and monitoring in the studio. In addition to the standard model with its distinctive silver-coloured earpieces and grey ear pads, a Pro Black Edition is also available. The slight tweaks to...

64 Audio is one of the most important suppliers of professional in-ear systems. The Vancouver manufacturer supplies well-known artists such as Beyoncé, but also addresses the needs of sound engineers, producers and audiophile music listeners. With the U18t model, they have a record 18 balanced-armature...

With the LCDi3 In-Ears, the American manufacturer Audeze promises a great sound and an equally large set of accessories. We’re going to test how the planar magnetic transducer technology of these headphones affects their sound.

With the wireless MW50+, American manufacturer Master & Dynamic is going in an unusual director. These semi-open headphones are available as both supra-aural and circumaural headphones and promise plenty of possibilities. I test them to see if things hold up in practice.

The DT 880 Edition from Beyerdynamic is a completely circumaural headphone model that hits high notes all round.

A top-of-the-range hi-fi headphone that gives an extremely clean and detailed sound, but can only be used in the living room.

When AKG make a point to display ‘Professional Studio Standard’ on packaging of a product, they’re not making hollow claims. These headphones are just as advertised, having been a staple of many a studio for decades.

The Superflux HD681 combines quality sound performance with an affordable price tag that should have those higher-priced competitors quaking in their boots!

As the name suggests, the K240 MKII is the next iteration of the K240, a true AKG classic that has won over legions of loyal users in the years following its debut. You can count this reviewer among that group. It will be interesting to...