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.
JBL Quantum 850, 520, 520X, and 120: Four New Gaming Headsets
Four wins
JBL is launching the Quantum 850, 520, 520X, and 120. The gaming headsets range in price from 44.99 to 279.99 euros. Here’s an overview of their features, differences, and prices.
WORLD OF HEADPHONES Will Be Part of the FINEST AUDIO SHOW in Darmstadt and Cologne
Hi-Fi Meets Head-Fi
WORLD OF HEADPHONES will no longer be held as a standalone event in Heidelberg and Essen. Going forward, the headphone trade show will be integrated into the FINEST AUDIO SHOW.
Cayin CP6 Review: A High-End DAC Meets a Portable CD Player
Is the tube CD player a hit?
Cayin CP6 Review: This portable CD player with a tube amplifier impresses as a high-quality USB DAC, headphone amplifier, and hi-res player with a neutral sound.
Is Sony bringing back its iconic headphones? A leak points to a new WH-1000XM4C model
Are These Iconic Headphones Set for a Surprising Comeback?
Sony might re-release its iconic WH-1000XM4 headphones as the XM4C. We’ll break down the leak and compare it to our review of the current WH-1000XM6.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): New Design, Immersive Audio, and Improved ANC
Quiet Goes Spatial
Bose introduces the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): featuring TrueSpatial Immersive Audio, QuietControl ANC, USB-C audio up to 24-bit/48 kHz, and new colors.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Olive Gray: A New Natural Color for Sony’s Flagship Noise-Canceling Headphones
Olive for the Ear
Sony is releasing the WH-1000XM6 in Olive Gray: The flagship noise-canceling headphones will be available starting in August 2026 in a new natural color for 449 euros.
Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay: Gaming Headset with Battery Swap Without Interruptions
Battery with No Downtime
Glorious introduces the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay: a wireless gaming headset with a replaceable battery offering 85+ hours of battery life, a backup battery, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth.
Pink Floyd Meets Walkman: We Are Rewind Presents a Limited-Edition Cassette Player
The Dark Side of the Tape
We Are Rewind presents a limited-edition Pink Floyd version of the WE-001 cassette player, including an exclusive cassette of *The Dark Side of the Moon*.
Sony IER-M500: New In-Ear Monitor for Stage and Studio Unveiled
The stage is set for Sony's new in-ear headphones
Sony introduces the IER-M500: a professional in-ear monitor featuring high noise isolation, Hi-Res Audio, and a rugged design for stage and studio use.
Razer Launches New Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox and PlayStation
The Need for HyperSpeed
Razer introduces the Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox and PlayStation. Wireless gaming earbuds with low latency, Bluetooth 5.3, and up to 35 hours of battery life.