Headphones
All reviews of the headphones category at a glance
In this archive you will find an overview of all reviews in the headphone category – from Bluetooth to noise cancelling, in-ear, over-ear and cable to gaming.
Bose Acquires Skullcandy: Setting Its Sights on New Target Audiences
Bose Has a Sweet Tooth
Bose acquires Skullcandy. Following its acquisition of FMOD developer Firelight, the audio company is increasingly focusing on lifestyle, sports, and gaming.
T+A Solitaire T Pro: ANC Headphones with Dolby Atmos and LDAC
High-End Takes Off
The T+A Solitaire T Pro features LDAC, aptX Adaptive, Dolby Atmos with head tracking, and analog input with ANC. Available starting in late October for 1,590 euros.
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100SE: Spatial Audio and three colours
Colour Me Quiet
Cambridge Audio is launching the Melomania A100SE, featuring Dolby Spatial Audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, and a 39-hour battery life, in three colors for 149 euros.
Bose Noise-Canceling Wired Earbuds: USB-C In-Ear Headphones with ANC and No Battery
Wired for Quiet
Bose is back with USB-C in-ear headphones: QuietControl ANC without a battery, 24-bit/48 kHz, and three listening modes for 99.95 euros. They go on sale October 15.
Cayin HA-1A Mk3: Tube Headphone Amplifier with 2.8 watts for 1,298 euros
Tube bliss without the hiss
Cayin’s HA-1A Mk3 delivers up to 2.8 watts in single-ended Class A, drives headphones ranging from 8 to 600 ohms, and also serves as a preamp. Price: 1,298 euros.
FiiO FT15: Flagship planar headphone with 101-mm drivers for 500 euros
A Diamond in a Walnut Shell
FiiO introduces the FT15, its new flagship model among magnetostatic over-ear headphones. The planar headphone combines 101-millimeter drivers with a diaphragm that is just 800…
New Headphones from Anker Soundcore with Thus AI
Soundcore hears you loud and clear
Anker is launching the AeroClip 2, Space 2 Pro, and Liberty Buds 2, featuring a local Thus AI chip. The three new headphones start at 129.99 euros.
Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) will launch in October
An Open Relationship for Two
The Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds 2 will be released in October. Find out everything about their features, battery life, and prices starting at 199.95 euros.
Razer Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics: Gaming with Feeling
The Kraken Strikes Back
The Razer Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics lets you feel explosions and footsteps. The wired gaming headset costs 109.99 euros.
Apple AirPods 5: Not quite open-ear, but pretty quiet
What’s My Line?
Apple AirPods 5 Unveiled: Improved ANC, New Acoustics, and Live Translation. The open-ear headphones go on sale September 18, starting at 149 euros.