Adidas are not a brand you would typically associate with headphones, but as a sports brand, they have started to venture into sports focussed headphones. The Adidas RPT-01 are a unique looking pair of over-the-head headphones, which is not particularly a style I would associate with sports. However, I have enjoyed using them and … Read more
Last week I reviewed the OneOdio A30, which I found to be superb all affordable headphones with half-decent active noise cancelling thrown in. Today I have the OneOdio A70, which are even more affordable, which are £39.99 on Amazon but with a 15% off voucher taking them down to £33.99. Or, available directly from OneOdio … Read more
Etymotic may not be a household name, but for audiophiles and sound professionals they are one of the most reputable brands in the business. The wired version of the ER2XR was launched last year becoming the most affordable option Etymotic offer. The earphones have detachable cables with an MMCX connection, so they have now upgraded … Read more
I have reviewed some fantastic and expensive headphones over the past couple of years, but if your budget is constrained then, the Mixcder HD901 could be worth considering. At around £15 these over the head Bluetooth wireless earphones are surprisingly good. One unusual feature you don’t see on most other headphones is the microSD card … Read more
I have reviewed a lot of superb sports headphones over the years with the stand out options being Aftershokz Trekz Air, Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 and the Bose SoundSport Pulse. While these are all great they all cost well over £100 which is way to expensive for some. For me, I inevitably lose or break … Read more
The SoundMAGIC E11 wired headphones are almost iconic in when it comes to high quality budget earphones. I used them myself for several years and I still recommend them to anyone looking for a great sounding pair of earphones for a reasonable price. These earphones have finally received the Bluetooth treatment in the form of … Read more
Bone conduction earphones have been out for several years now, and they work by allowing you to hear sound through the vibration of the cheekbones of your face. This means that the sound waves are bypassing the outer and middle ear (where the eardrum is located) and directly stimulating the inner ear. It was traditionally … Read more
I have been quite impressed with several of the Brainwavz headphones in the past, and the BLU-300 are the first Bluetooth headphones and the first sports orientated pair I have reviewed from them. At just £19.50 these are well into the budget range of headphones category making them cheaper than all the recent models I … Read more
I am generally indifferent towards this new true wireless earbud trend; I find the convenience of no wires is weighed down by poor performance and loose-fitting earbuds. Something you don’t want when there is no wire. However, I have come away pleasantly surprised by the very affordable Blitzwolf BW-FYE1 earbuds. At just £34.99 on Amazon … Read more
Last week 1MORE announced their first set of triple driver Bluetooth headphones. The hardware inside the earpieces is fundamentally the same as you will find in the universally praised E1001 wired headphones though with some minor sound tweaks following user feedback. Rather than focus on aesthetics or sports compatibility, 1MORE have designed these with one … Read more
I reviewed the 1MORE E1001 last year and to this day they are still my favourite wired in-ear headphones I have used, if you get a good seal with your ears the sound is exceptional, with a deep but well balanced based and overall just a very pleasant sound profile. I still use them semi-frequently but thanks … Read more
A few weeks ago, I reviewed the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 headphones with active noise cancelling; they were an excellent cheaper alternative option to the Bose wireless headphones which cost around £100 more. However, at £229 they are still going to be a significant investment for many people. The Groov-e Elite is a possible budget … Read more
August is a brand that I was not aware of until recently, but their EP650 Bluetooth headphones with 2500+ Amazon reviews with a rating of 4.4 and a price of £24.95 makes them an appealing prospect. [button link=”https://amzn.to/2M5d7fs”] Buy from Amazon[/button] Specification: Bluetooth: v4.2 NFC: On left ear piece aptX LL: Low Latency Enabled 50mm … Read more
As a fitness fanatic that is cursed with heavy sweating, I am on the constant lookout for the perfect sports headphones. In the past year or so we have seen the trend of earphones move towards entirely wire-free, and while I appreciate there appeal, for fitness, especially running and cycling, they are not ideal. In … Read more
I have been looking for a decent pair of active noise cancelling headphones for a while, the Bose QuietComfort 35 is the immediate choice, but I don’t travel enough to justify the £320+ price tag. Looking for cheaper options, I found favourable reviews for the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 which costs £229 on ao.com for … Read more
For your chance to win a pair of xFyro xS2 enter here Completely wire free earbuds have become very popular in the past few years and I have reviewed some decent options including the Sudio Nivå most recently. xFyro is a company I was unaware of until they contacted me and the only product they currently sell … Read more