Computer headsets

Nocs NS800 Monitors MacWorld 11/2012 - Nocs' earphones have a good rep thanks to their nice price and excellent sound quality, so good things are to be expected from these in-ear monitors.

Nocs NS800 TrustedReviews 11/2012 - Most people have never heard of Nocs, but its headphones have garnered excellent reviews and they can be found in prestigious outlets such as Apple Stores. The NS800s are the company's flagship in-ears.

Plantronics Gamecom 780 Expert Reviews 5/2012 - Plantronics are known for their rather hefty but very comfortable gaming headsets. How effictively does the Gamecom 780 perform?

Urbanears Plattan MacWorld 4/2012 - The style-conscious in particular want to make sure they look the part when listening to their tunes, and that is where headphones like the Plattans come in.

a-Jays Four MacWorld 3/2012 - If you are fed up of your earphones getting tangled every time you put them into your pocket or a bag, the a-Jays Four might be the answer.

Nokia WH-920 Purity by Monster Stereo Headset The Gadget Show 2/2012 - Designed by Monster, the Nokia WH-920 Purity headset hopes to deliver improved audio for both Nokia handsets and non-Nokia media players.

Nocs NS200 TrustedReviews 2/2012 - The NS200 earphones, from Swedish brand Nocs, have a simple and clean design. Can they provide detailed sound quality or will it be as minimal as their appearance?

Monster Beats Solo HD TrustedReviews 2/2012 - The Beats by Dr.Dre range has become one of the most popular ranges of headphones available. Do these headphones match up to the hype surrounding the range?

Creative WP-350 Bluetooth headphones Pocket-lint.co.uk 2/2012 - For many years Creative Labs earned a name for themselves for producing PC sound, but with a drop in this part of the market, they now have to focus on sound for MP3 players and the like. This is no easy task in an Apple dominated arena.

Phonak Audeo PFE 232 TrustedReviews 12/2011 - Phonak is best known for its hearing aids and related products, but since 2008 it has also been pumping out excellent earphones which have garnered a stellar reputation in the audiophile world.

Jays a-JAYS Four TrustedReviews 10/2011 - Jays is a name that doesn't come to mind too often when thinking of earphone manufacturers, but their products are on a par with those of better known brands, especially when it comes to entry-level offerings.

Urbanears Plattan headphone T3 10/2011 - Urbanears has made it their own personal mission to produce stylish headphones without a compromise in audio quality. With the Plattan model, have they hit the nail on the head?

Cyber Snipa Sonar 5.1 Championship Headset Micro Mart 1155 (28 April-4 May 2011) - For a gamer, a decent headset is almost a necessity. They're usually expensive, though, which makes the reasonably-priced Sonar 5.1 an interesting proposition, at least on paper.

Philips O'Neill The Stretch SHO9565BK Pocket-lint.co.uk 8/2011 - Last year the 'The Stretch' headphones earned themselves a healthy four out of five, so when Philips and O'Neill came together again to release a headset version it seemed logical to put them to the test as well.

iGo City MacWorld 8/2011 - If you're a city commuter who doesn't drive, chances are you have to hear some annoyances in your daily life, but the iGo CITY headphones could help you drown it all out.

Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Omega TechRadar UK 8/2011 - Plenty of newly released headsets claim to give incredible detail and mind-blowing sound quality, but few actually deliver. The Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Omega, however, is different.

Ultimate Ears 400vi Expert Reviews 8/2011 - For those who want to keep the outside world from interrupting their music during the daily commute, a sound-isolating headset, like the Ultimate ears 400vi could certainly come in handy. Not only does it block out the rumble of a train carriage, but it offers pretty decent audio as well.

Headset One Micro Mart 1146 (24 February-2 March 2011) - With an adjustable plastic headband, cushioned ear covers and microphone, the Headset One's look pretty much like you'd expect a pair of headphones to look.

Feature-Rich Gaming Headset Is (Ear) Force to Be Reckoned With Wired.com 7/2011 - Of all the types of gaming peripherals on the market, wireless headsets are perhaps the most useful. They allow for a much more immersive experience and for all-night gaming sessions without disturbing spouses or neighbours.

SteelSeries Siberia V2 MacFormat 7/2011 - This update to SteelSeries' Siberia headset brings compatibility with iOS devices to the table.

Thermaltake eSports Shock One PCFormat 7/2011 - The Thermaltake eSports Shock One headset are rather heavy, weighing in at 500g. They come with loads of extras included, but the question is, are they really necessary?

Steelseries 7H Pro Series Micro Mart 1143 (3-9 February 2011) - A well thought out combination of comfort, design and audio quality made the Steelseries 5H and 5H v2s the gamers headset choice. The company continues to build on their gaming and headset experience, and creates the 7H.

Roccat Kulo PCFormat 4/2011 - A gaming headset with surprising sound quality, but comfort leaves a lot to be desired.

Asus RoG Orion Pro PCFormat 2/2013 - Asus has a superb reputation as a graphics card and motherboard manufacturer, but it also produces excellent monitors, notebooks and lately it's also trying its hand at the gaming headset market. How does the RoG Orion Pro fare?

a-JAYS Four: an excellent replacement for standard iPhone headphones CNET.de 3/2011 - Every iPhone ships with a pair of attractive white headphones. But what was previously a status symbol is now no longer anything special, and more importantly, only offers modest sound quality. With the a-JAYS Four, we’ve laid our hands on an interesting alternative, and thoroughly tested them to see whether they’re worth buying, and if so, who would benefit most from owning them.

Nocs NS200 T3 10/2012 - The NS200s are the most affordable model in Nocs' latest range of earphones. Can they hold their own against similarly priced rivals such as Sennheiser's superb CX-300 IIs?

Nokia Purity In Ear WH-920 TrustedReviews 4/2012 - Can Monster's popularity help Nokia's WH-920s stand out in the crowded market of mid-range earphones?

Cooler Master CM Storm Sirus 5.1 Expert Reviews 1/2012 - With a number of 5.1 headsets sold in the last few years, this model from Cooler Master is one that will deliver surround sound for those 5.1 game and film soundtracks.

Speedlink Xanthos Micro Mart 1189 (December special) - Speedlink's products have a reputation for being solid, reliable and wallet friendly. Is it the case too with its new Xanthos gaming headset?

Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Omega Micro Mart 1188 (15-21 December 2011) - Some time ago, Creative's 'Sound Blaster' moniker referred only to sound cards, but nowadays it also includes the company's headsets.

Nokia Purity In-Ear first look TrustedReviews 10/2011 - Like the Purity On-Ears, these in-ears have been developed together with Monster for Nokia's new Windows Phone 7 handsets.

Tritton AX Pro Dolby 5.1 Headphones TechRadar UK 8/2011 - With a Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder module included, and a set of four dedicated channel drivers for each ear, can the Tritton AX Pro really produce 5.1 surround sound?

Roccat Kulo Micro Mart 1150 (24-31 March 2011) - Well, we've seen the Kone and Kova mice and the Arvo keyboard, so it was only a matter of time until the Kulo headset appeared to push the third point of Roccat's attack on gaming peripherals. So here it is and, reassuringly, the name Kulo doesn't, as I thought, come from the Latin for gnat, 'Culex'. Rather it's the Finnish word for forest fire, which suggests a bit more of an audible impression. ...

Sharkoon Xtatic SP TrustedReviews 6/2011 - You can't just go for any old pair of headphones if you want to use them with your console. You'll need adapters, and preferably you'll want volume control and some punchy bass. Can Sharkoon's latest gaming headset deliver?

Roccat Kulo 7.1 Expert Reviews 6/2011 - Stereo headsets are good enough for music but games and films sound better in surround, and despite having a single driver in each ear cup, the inclusion of a USB-powered sound card means that Roccat's Kulo can deliver virtual 7.1 surround sound.

Thermaltake eSports Shock One Expert Reviews 6/2011 - Almost every gaming hardware manufacturer has jumped on the surround sound headphone bandwagon. Although Thermaltake's Shock One headset doesn't bring anything new to the table, it's solidly made, fits comfortably even if you wear glasses and has a handy inline volume control.

SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Headset Expert Reviews 5/2011 - Rather than sitting over the top of your head, the Siberia Neckband clamps onto the back of it with a spring-loaded band. The previous version of this headset was designed to work with the Xbox - this is a separate model with a single 3.5mm jack rather than the separate headphone and microphone jacks of the Xbox version. Check for the 'Made for iPhone' label to ensure you buy the right model.

Tritton AX 180 Expert Reviews 5/2011 - Tritton is best known for its multi-speaker surround-sound headsets, but the AX 180 has only a pair of normal stereo drivers built into it. Although it has standard 3.5mm mic and headphone connectors, it's powered by a USB connection and doesn't work without one. ...

Roccat Kulo Bit Tech 5/2011 - The last product we reviewed from Roccat was its Kone+ gaming mouse, which didn't quite tick all the boxes as far as design, features and value were concerned. The Kulo is Roccat's take on a compact gaming headset. Despite its small size and relatively low weight, it retails for nearly £50.

Ultimate Ears 400vi TrustedReviews 4/2011 - The Ultimate Ears 400vi earphones take over from the SuperFi 4 buds as a middle point in UE's IEM line-up. Can't afford the Triple.fi 10s but want a high-end sound? These earphones could be just what you're after. Retailing for around £75, the Ultimate Ears 400vi compete directly with Apple's higher-end iPhone-ready earphones and Sennheiser's CX880s - tough competition.

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