On this page you’ll find the best headphones we’ve tested at HiFi magazine STEREO GUIDE. Discover the best in-ears, on-ears or over-ears with Bluetooth, ANC or True Wireless.
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The best in-ear headphones
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.
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.
Sennheiser IE 600 review
Merciless dynamics: stage sound with turbo effect
The Sennheiser IE 600 is a passive, wired in-ear monitor with ultimate dynamics, playability and precision. But we missed warmth and gentleness.
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…
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.
Final ZE 3000 SV TWS with ANC Review
Final Jazztination
A monitor-style, natural-sounding, very comfortable, and hassle-free true wireless headset with fairly subtle ANC and a limited set of features at an affordable price.
Grell Audio TWS/1 ANC review
The next step ahead from Sennheiser: Axel Grell´s first in-ear phones
Former Sennheiser designer Axel Grell introduced his first ANC ear buds offering a superb listening experience and audiophile sound quality.
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review
The noise-canceling plus in silkiness for long listening sessions
Sennheiser’s CX Plus TWS is an affordable wireless in-ear with noise cancelling and voluminous, silky sound – absolutely long-lasting!
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review
Audiophile sound for every palate and decent noise-canceling
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 offer audiophile sound, perfect handling and a fine EQ to travelers. NC, however, is not as effective.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 review
British Bluetooth In-Ear made for travelling
Bowers & Wilkins, as a traditional hi-fi manufacturer, entered the business with TWS, i.e. True Wireless Earbuds, relatively late. With the Pi5, however, it managed to place a successful model with a focus on very good sound and…
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review
The Brits please the ear, please the eye
The Px8 is one of the finest Bluetooth headphones on the market and is particularly convincing in terms of wearing comfort, spaciousness and long-term suitability.
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.
Cambridge Melomania P100SE review
Here we go again: What can the Special Edition do better?
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE review – ANC headphones with high-res sound
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.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review – more dynamics, better bass
Thumping bass and increased dynamics
The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen deliver powerful bass, improved head tracking and strong noise canceling. Voices sound rougher, but the app convinces with flexible ANC options and equalizer.
Yamaha YH-L700A review
The anti-Apple: Japanese answer to the AirPods Max
May it be an alternative? Apple fans will only put down their large AirPods Max under threat of violence. But it’s worth it – because the new Yamaha YH-L700A is also packed with high-tech. And it clearly sounds better in the important details.
Apple AirPods Max review
The best headphones in the Apple world rely on realistic 3D sound
Apple AirPods Max combine perfect design with effective noise cancelling, self-measurement, 3D soundfield and excellent sound.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review
Quiet please! The non-plus-ultra for frequent flyers
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones ensure absolute silence in noisy environments. In addition to the top ANC, they rely on 3D audio. A review.
Sony WH-1000XM4 review
How to impress a traveler with features and audiophile sound quality
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is one of the most versatile and portable noise-cancelling headphones, guaranteeing relaxed sound when travelling.
Edifier ES850NB Review: ANC Headphones with Long Battery Life
Marathon Fun
Edifier ES850NB Review: Natural Sound, Good ANC, and Great Comfort for 150 euros. How do these foldable over-ear headphones perform on the go?
The best noise-cancelling headphones
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.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: How good is the over-ear?
ANC headphones with top sound & endurance
With the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, the British brand is trying to compete with Sony and Bose with Bluetooth, ANC and hi-fi sound. What are the chances?
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.
Apple AirPods Max 2nd Gen in the test: Better also through software update?
More space and dynamics thanks to USB-C playback and new software
The Apple AirPod Max Gen 2 take a big step forward, not least thanks to the 7E101 software update, especially in terms of spatiality. USB-C playback also brings a sound gain.
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…
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.
Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: Are These TWS In-Ear Headphones Better Than the XM5?
Audiophile ANC In-Ear Headphones for Feature Enthusiasts
Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: Outstanding noise cancellation, natural sound, and a wide variety of apps. But is it better than the more affordable XM5?
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.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: sound miracle with health extras
The best thing you can do to your ears (and iPhone)?
The cult brand from Cupertino dominates the world of its loyal followers without much competition. The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 are also likely to be bought by them after a long queue in front of the brand…
Grell Audio TWS/1 ANC review
The next step ahead from Sennheiser: Axel Grell´s first in-ear phones
Former Sennheiser designer Axel Grell introduced his first ANC ear buds offering a superb listening experience and audiophile sound quality.