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We’ve rounded up a range of feature-packed cans that will give you ample bang for your buck! Headphones for all budgets

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS 10 top tracks to try with headphones 1. Landslide Fleetwood Mac 2. Angel Massive Attack 3. Body Snatchers Radiohead 4. The Rite of Spring Igor Stravinsky 5. Killer Queen Queen 6. Shout Tears for Fears 7. Talkin’ Bout a Revolution Tracy Chapman 8. Running UpThat Hill Kate Bush 9. Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin 10. I Know You Are, But What Am I? Mogwai MOVIES TO YOUR EARS Watching movies and TV shows while wearing headphones might seem a bit odd, but it actually creates a much more immersive experience, enhancing music, effects, sound design and vocal clarity. The Sennheiser RS120 Wireless On-Ear TV Headphones are designed for this very purpose. They use radio frequencies, not Bluetooth, to transmit the audio at a generous 60m range from a base station that connects to the TV – simply plug it in and you’re good to go. The station also serves as a stand that will charge the cans for up to 20 hours of use. And multiple RS120 headphones can be connected using LE Audio for synchronised listening and watch parties. Light and comfy for lengthy binge sessions or movie marathons, these open-ear headphones are also perfect for playlists and podcasts, with three listening modes: speech, music and neutral.

Sennheiser HD-450BT Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones Feature-packed all-purpose cans with Google or Siri voice assistance, an inbuilt mic for clear calls, multipoint pairing, and digital upscaling for better quality sound. Control volume, pause/ play/skip from buttons on the cup, and set

Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Feature-packed all-purpose cans with Google or Siri voice assistance, an inbuilt mic for clear calls, multipoint pairing, and digital upscaling for better quality sound. Control volume, pause/play/skip from buttons on the cup, and set personal presets for music genres in the app. The big battery delivers 50 hours of listening, and there’s quick charging for topping up.

personal presets for music genres in the app. The big battery delivers 50 hours of listening, and there’s quick charging for topping up.

JBL Tour One M2 Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Get superior sonic performance from big drivers for up to 50 hours on a full charge, with rapid USB-C charging top-up. Dual mics deliver clear vocal pickup for calls, Alexa is built in for hands-free use, and switching between two connected devices is seamless with multipoint pairing. Sound settings are fully customisable using the app, including a low latency mode, and buttons on the cup give you easy control. Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones These versatile headphones have dedicated processors for noise cancelling and premium sound, plus 360° Reality Audio for immersive spatial sound. Eight mics optimise NC, call

Four inbuilt mics give you top ANC and crystal clear calls, along with Smart Ambient Mode when

you need to stay alert. Voice recognition auto-pauses music when a call comes in, and Google and Alexa are at your command. Enjoy immersive audio with JBL Spatial Sound, and look out for a Bluetooth 5.3 LE update coming soon. The battery will last up to 21 hours with ANC on.

Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones The perfect balance of quiet, comfort and sound, the 45s have six mics and enhanced signal processing for premium noise cancelling, as well as noise rejection for clearer calls and Aware Mode to let

in ambient sound. The in-app EQ boosts the highs and lows according to volume levels for consistent high fidelity audio, and there’s an audio cable included for direct connection. Enjoy up to 22 hours of play from a full charge, and top up quickly with USB-C charging.

clarity and wind reduction, and voice recognition tech pauses music for calls and lets in ambient sound. There’s also multipoint pairing, Google and Alexa support, and 30 hours of battery life (with NC on) with USB-C quick charging.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones

Streamlined for comfort, these premium cans boast aptX support for high resolution audio and a massive 60 hours of playing time (plus fast charging) from the big battery. Four inbuilt mics adjust adaptive noise cancelling, transparency mode, and enhanced voice pickup with wind reduction when taking calls. Intuitive touch controls provide easy access to Siri and Google assistants, and an audio cable for 3.5mm and 2.5mm jacks is included.

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