Group test: what are the best headphones?

5. iT7x

• Reviewed on: 3 December 12
• RRP: £150 inc. VAT
• Rating:

Well-built and stylish, the iT7x headset is a full-featured, high-performance set of Bluetooth earphones. The sound isn't as good as the best wired audio equipment, but in general we are fans.

4. Sennheiser Amperior

• Reviewed on: 27 July 12
• RRP: £259.95 inc VAT
• Rating:

Sennheiser's new Amperior headphones offer rugged good looks and excellent sound quality. Read our review to find out more.

3. Philips CityScape Downtown

• Reviewed on: 6 November 12
• RRP: £59 inc VAT
• Rating:

The Philips CityScape Downtown headphones offer comfort and style for a very affordable price. Sound quality is respectable but not astounding, but we didn't expect anything more for the asking price.

2. Motörheadphönes Iron Fist

• Reviewed on: 14 November 12
• RRP: £99.99
• Rating:

Don’t be misled by the posturing look and mock-gothic script printed over these ‘phones. They’ll suit a wide range of music – and that includes rap and metal. If you are a Heavy Metal fan then the Motörheadphönes will be Ace, and you should Bite The Bullet, make the Sacrifice and buy a pair straight away to show your allegiance. Lemmy have ‘em! If you’re more of a Mantovani person they’ll be a little Overkill and you might prefer to be Deaf Forever.

1. Bowers & Wilkins P3

• Reviewed on: 5 July 12
• RRP: £169
• Rating:

Bowers & Wilkins has delivered an excellent balance of price, design, build quality and sound performance with the P3. For the reasonable price of £169 you get a comfortable and stylish pair of portable headphones with balanced and clear sound.