On this page you will find the best headphones that we have tested in the HiFi magazine STEREO GUIDE. Discover the best in-ears, on-ears or over-ears with Bluetooth, ANC or true wireless.
Beyerdynamic Xelento 2 Wireless review
Shiny finish, awkward concept, sensational sound quality win!
An awkward concept, but a sensational win in terms of sound quality: Beyerdynamic´s Xelento Wireless 2 Gen is a true audiophile masterpiece.
Acoustune HS1750Cu review
Tradition and Sci-Fi - a true story about IEMs
The Acoustune HS1750Cu is an audiophile gem for those preferring super-detailed and super-dynamic sound from IEM leaving you simply stunned.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review
High End monitoring on the go
Superior sonic resolution and a useful noise-cancellation – that´s basically Sennheiser´s TWS offer. Not everyone will love it, though…
Denon PerL Pro with ANC review
Two sonic worlds await here - thanks to individualization
The Denon PerLPro offers exclusive technology and measures up to the best in terms of sound. Does it outperform Sennheiser, B&W and Co?
Sonos Ace review – over-ear headphones with ANC
Can the brand's first headphones score with 3D audio and head tracking?
The Sonos Ace is the brand’s first pair of headphones with cool features like head tracking and 3D sound, which also impressed us in our review.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review
Finally: audiophile sound plus Noise Cancellation
The Gen 4 of Sennheiser´s wireless traveler´s headphones offer excellent noise-canceling and audiophile natural sound, but less effects.
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 review
There is show business like no business!
The B&W combines noise-canceling with an effects-driven and impressively audiophile sound. But that doesn’t fit every genre of music.
Teufel Real Blue Pro review
Teufel's best - hellishly good?
The Teufel Real Blue Pro is the brand’s top earpiece. In return, it offers top ANC and an app. Whether this helps against Sony & Co. is clarified in the review.
Sonos Ace review – over-ear headphones with ANC
Can the brand's first headphones score with 3D audio and head tracking?
The Sonos Ace is the brand’s first pair of headphones with cool features like head tracking and 3D sound, which also impressed us in our review.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review
Finally: audiophile sound plus Noise Cancellation
The Gen 4 of Sennheiser´s wireless traveler´s headphones offer excellent noise-canceling and audiophile natural sound, but less effects.
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 review
There is show business like no business!
The B&W combines noise-canceling with an effects-driven and impressively audiophile sound. But that doesn’t fit every genre of music.
Teufel Real Blue Pro review
Teufel's best - hellishly good?
The Teufel Real Blue Pro is the brand’s top earpiece. In return, it offers top ANC and an app. Whether this helps against Sony & Co. is clarified in the review.
JBL Soundgear Sense review
How good are the first open-ears from JBL?
The JBL Soundgear Sense open-ear headphones surprised us with a listening experience that is closer to hi-fi speakers than the usual in-ears.
Sennheiser Sport True Wireless review
The fin trick for athletes
Small fins hold Sennheiser Sport True Wireless in-ears securely in the ear. They belong to the balanced to calm sound artists.
Shokz OpenFit: Review of the True Wireless Open-Ears
No ANC, but In-ears can't keep up with the sound panorama
Thanks to the open-ear principle, the Shokz OpenFit surprised with great spatiality and a comfortable fit in the review. But they also require compromises.
Tribit MoveBuds H1 review
Made for sports: The Bluetooth-In-Ear for active people
Tribit’s sports headphones offer unbeatable battery life, great sound and a secure fit. However, they do not fit in every ear.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review
This high-end wireless in-ear can stream music by itself
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 is a True Wireless in-ear with Bluetooth transmitter that sounds audiophile and uses a user friendly app.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review
Battery marathon and sound offensive - is that enough for a win?
The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 impressed in the review with its high-end sound and powerful battery. You have to live with minor weaknesses.
Sony WF-1000XM4 review
Silky sound, smart ANC and cool features you´ve never heard about
The Sony WF-1000XM4 and the designated Sony app offer a bunch of cool gadgety features. The sound is flawless, dynamic and quite silky.
Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Private Investigations in sound - the best ANC with great wearing comfort
Review Sony WF-1000XM5: Probably the most effective ANC among the TWS meets a balanced, long-term sound and exceptional wearing comfort.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review
The e-sports gaming headset for serious players
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro does without light effects. The wireless gaming headset relies on Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz radio and rich sound.
JBL Quantum 910 review
One for all? This gaming flagship offers top-notch connectivity
JBL´s top-notch gaming headphones offer a bunch features such as head-tracking and ANC. Soundwise, one has to take tought decisions…
HyperX Cloud II review
Bestseller with a strong price/performance ratio
Long-term test: The HyperX Cloud II offers solid performance for mid-range gamers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a 7.1 surround headset.
Skullcandy PLYR review
Call it a comeback with really unique design
Skullcandy´s multi-platform wireless headset turned out to offer outstanding wearing comfort and great software but is also versatile.