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AKG K551

HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; Removable earpads, Microphone, …; Newest review: 1/2013

"Smashing all-rounders that really sing."

1 review

Harman/Kardon BT

Bluetooth Headphone, Clamshell headphones, HiFi Headphone; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; …; Newest review: 2/2013

"FOR: Good clarity; neutral performance; lovely design; comfy; great battery life. AGAINST: Sound could be punchier; fiddly power button; wired sound still sounds better."

1 review, 3 opinions (Average)

More information at: What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, issue 3/2013 A triumph of style... with substance When we tested Harman Kardon's CL headphones halfway through 2012, we liked them very much. So it stands to reason that we were rather looking forward to the BTs - the Bluetooth-enabled, over-ear equivalent. ... … to review

PSB M4U 2

HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; Noise-Cancelling, …; Newest review: 2/2013

"... With the 'on' mode activated there's plenty of body and punch. ... They're dynamic, too, and the detail on offer is fantastic. ... If gusto is what you crave, these …

3 reviews, 14 opinions (Excellent)

KEF M500

Clamshell headphones, HiFi Headphone; Shape: On-ear, Closed; Detachable Cable, Headband …; Newest review: 5/2013

£250 might be a steep price to pay for a pair of headphones, but the first-class build quality, glorious looks and amazing sound quality of KEF's M500s make them worth every penny in T3's

1 review

More information at: T3, 5/2013 KEF M500 'Serious' headphone manufacturers have ignored the mainstream market for a long time, but that's starting to change with names such as Onkyo or B&W taking the dive, and now it's KEF's turn to jump on the bandwagon with the M500s. … to review

Shure SRH1840

HiFi Headphone, Studio Headphone; Shape: Over-ear, Open; 3.5 - 6.3-Adapter; Headphones; Newest review: 8/2012

"... all that we could think of when testing was that they sounded 'just right'. Composed and refined, yet with plenty of agility, they're the perfect foil for any genre of music.

2 reviews

More information at: What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, issue 7/2012 Hi-fi sound, head on Sometimes, a pair of cans is a necessity - but that need not mean musical quality has to suffer, as these hi-fi headphones show. In test: Four premium hi-fi headphones were reviewed and rated. Final verdicts of 2 x "stunning all-rounder" and 2 x "well worth considering" were awarded. … to review

Shure SRH940

Studio Headphone, HiFi Headphone; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; Fold-up, Gold Plated Plug, …; Newest review: 10/2012

"FOR: Open, transparent sound; well integrated across frequency range; comfy to wear. AGAINST: Revealing sound might not be to everyone's tastes."

1 review, 1 opinion (Excellent)

	7	Sennheiser MM 450-X Bluetooth Headphone, Wireless Headphone, HiFi Headphone; Shape: On-ear; Microphone, Fold-up, …; Newest review: 9/2012 "... Partner them with an apt-X enabled phone such as the Samsung Galaxy S III or HTC One X and they sound even better ... With such great sound, if they didn't need the occasional recharge … 1 review, 26 opinions (Above average)
	8	Audio-Technica ATH-WS55i HiFi Headphone; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; Microphone, Remote Control, Pivoting Ear Pieces, …; Newest review: 8/2012 "The original ATH-WS55 ... boasted lots of bass, but it was rather bloated ... the 55i ... keeps the weight and depth but adds tautness and control to deliver a full-bodied and rich, but also … 2 reviews
	9	JVC HA-M750 HiFi Headphone; Headphones; Newest review: 1/2012 PC Advisor say that adjustment was needed when the headphones were worn because they were uncomfortably tight. The rectangular cups are comfier than they look, even though they might not suit all … 2 reviews, 35 opinions (Above average)
	10	Philips Fidelio X1 HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: Over-ear, Open; Detachable Cable, Single- …; Newest review: 12/2012 "FOR: Refined yet entertaining sound; excellent detail resolution; comfortable; good build. AGAINST: Some tough competition." 3 reviews, 2 opinions (Excellent)

AKG K451

Clamshell headphones, HiFi Headphone; Shape: On-ear, Half open; Headband Adjuster, Single- …; Newest review: 2/2013

Few headphones at this price or even more expensive ones offer better value than AKG's K451s. They're far from being the last word in accuracy and studio-grade sound quality, but Trusted

3 reviews, 128 opinions (Excellent)

More information at: TrustedReviews, 2/2013 AKG K451 If you want your tunes to sound good but you're after audiophile-grade precision and you don't have heaps of cash to spare, the K451s might be a good option. Trusted Reviews put them through their paces. … to review

	12	Sennheiser Momentum HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; Sound-Isolating, Microphone, …; Newest review: 1/2013 In Trusted Reviews' opinion, the Momentums are the best-looking headphones Sennheiser has ever produced, and they're supremely comfortable to boot. They sound well balanced too, offering … 6 reviews, 27 opinions (Excellent)
	13	Sony MDR-MA900 HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: Over-ear, Open; 3.5 - 6.3-Adapter, Gold Plated …; Newest review: 8/2012 Reviewers at Hi-Fi News were so impressed by Sony's MDR-MA900 that it led them to declare that they can stand up to any other headphones, regardless of price. Their sound is well balanced, … 1 review, 2 opinions (Above average)
	14	Audio-Technica ATH-A900x Clamshell headphones, HiFi Headphone; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; 3.5 - 6.3-Adapter, …; Newest review: 4/2013 If you want a neutral-sounding pair of headphones, the ATH-A900Xs are not it, but for those who appreciate musicality, they will come as a blessing. Hi-Fi News said that they made all music genres a … 1 review
	15	Logitech UE 9000 Bluetooth Headphone, Clamshell headphones, HiFi Headphone; Shape: Over-ear, Closed; Single- …; Newest review: 3/2013 The impressive feature set of the UE 9000s goes a long way towards justifying their high price tag, but most rivals in its range offer better sound quality. If having Bluetooth, integrated mics, … 2 reviews, 11 opinions (Above average)
	16	Sony MDR-ZX600 HiFi Headphone; Shape: On-ear, Half open; Gold Plated Plug, Headband Adjuster, Pivoting Ear …; Newest review: 8/2012 If you don't have the cash to splash out on high-end headphones, the MDR-ZX600s offer a viable alternative in Pocket-lint's eyes. They're lightweight, affordable and sound quality is … 2 reviews, 161 opinions (Excellent)
	17	Parrot Zik by Starck Bluetooth Headphone, HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: On-ear, Closed; Microphone, …; Newest review: 11/2012 Maybe audiophiles might find objections to the sound of the Zik, but the only complaint that MacWorld had was its short battery life. On all other counts it's an impressive set of headphones … 2 reviews, 33 opinions (Above average)
	18	Logitech UE 6000 HiFi Headphone; Shape: Over-ear; Remote Control, Detachable Cable, Single-sided Cable; …; Newest review: 2/2013 The noise-cancellation technology of the UE 6000s is far from being the best Pocket-lint have seen, and they shouldn't be your main reason for buying them, since they leak a bit. Sound quality, 1 review, 11 opinions (Above average)

More information at: Pocket-lint.co.uk, 2/2013 Ultimate Ears 6000 headphones With their classy design and noise-cancelling technology, the Ultimate Ears 6000 are looking like a decent rival to brands like Beats, but they need to deliver on the sonic front too. … to review

Onkyo ES-HF300

HiFi Headphone, Clamshell headphones; Shape: On-ear, Closed; Fold-up, Sound-Isolating, …; Newest review: 5/2013

The £180 price tag of Onkyo's ES-HF300s might seem a bit steep, but it's on a par with most consumer-orientated offerings from big audio names, and few of them can deliver like these do in

1 review

More information at: Pocket-lint.co.uk, 5/2013 Onkyo ES-HF300 Onkyo is well known for affordable AV receivers which punch well above their weight in performance and features, but now it wants a piece of the headphone market pie too. What can we expect from its first foray into this arena, the ES-HF300? … to review

Shure SRH840

HiFi Headphone; 3.5 - 6.3-Adapter; Headphones; Newest review: 4/2012

The Shure SRH840 professional closed-back headphones aren't designed for using on the go, even though they sound brilliant plugged into an MP3 player. TrustedReviews say they can easily come off

1 review, 18 opinions (Excellent)

More information at: TrustedReviews, 4/2012 Shure SRH840 Shure have been one of the leaders of producing earphones but have a newer range of studio headphones. What do the SRH840 headphones have to offer? … to review

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Product information and further reviews

Sennheiser HD 700 first look TrustedReviews 1/2012 - The HD 700 from Sennheiser comes in between the more expensive HD 800 and the slightly cheaper HD 650 models. This range is far from cheap, so will the HD 700 offer enough to make it worth the high price tag?

Sennheiser RS 220 TrustedReviews 3/2012 - Wireless headphones are known for the potential problems that can arise when using them, such as lower sound quality than wired ones. Will the Sennheiser RS 220 address these issues?

The Stretch MacWorld 12/2011 - The combination of different materials used in the construction of The Stretch and its transparent plastic headband give it a positively space-age look.

JVC HA-M750 MacWorld 12/2011 - The square earpads of the HA-M750s make them quite a distinctive offering, at least as far as looks are concerned.

Minstry of Sound MOS006 Pocket-lint.co.uk 12/2011 - Ministry of Sound are synonymous with dance music. They previously released hardware that didn't win people over, so how will their new MOS006 headphones fare?

Style for cool kids MAC LIFE 7/2011 - The look and range of functions on offer make it perfectly clear that the On Ear Wangs from Fanny Wang were designed for a younger audience. ...

Head First Hi-Fi World January 2012 - HiFi Man is a relative newcomer to the UK, but it's already determined to take on giants such as Sennheiser.

HP Envy 14-1196ea CNET.co.uk 10/2011 - Does the speed and quality of the Beats audio endorsed HP Envy 14-1196ea make it one that Dr Dre himself would find worthy of using?

Philips Fidelio L1 TechRadar UK 3/2012 - The Philips Fidelio L1 premium headphones can be used both at home and when you are on the go. If you really care about sound quality, can these headphones fit the bill?

Lindy Premium Hi-Fi TrustedReviews 9/2011 - Headphones as large as the Lindy Premium Hi-Fi headphones are really destined to remain at home, rather than carrying around like you might a smaller, less obvious pair.

“16 head and earphones reviewed” - over ear headphones iPhone & more 2/2010 - Review details: Eight sets of over ear headphones were tested. Test criteria were sound quality, noise reduction, comfort and value for money.

Griffin MyPhones kids' headphones MacWorld 8/2011 - As children have much more sensitive ears than us adults - who've most likely already damaged our hearing with loud music - it is essential to select the right headphones for them.

HP Envy 14 Beats Edition Expert Reviews 7/2011 - With minimalist styling and sleek lines, the Envy laptops from HP are very chic. By joining forces with Dr Dre, the hip hop star, HP have developed the even more attractive Envy 14 Beats Edition which is finished with an eye-catching metallic silver.

Short test: Sennheiser MM 550 Hardwareluxx.de 11/2010 - We already saw one of the cheaper bluetooth headphones in our test with the Sennheiser PXC 310 BT. Even if the price was around the 190 euro mark we can still use the word ‘cheap’ because today’s test candidates are breaking into new price categories. You’ll pay a hefty 320 euros for the Sennheiser MM 550, but for the price you’ll also get quite a few additional features. We put the model through its paces, even testing it in day to day situations such as on a long-haul flight, where the noise reduction can show what it’s got up its sleeve.

B&W P5 Stuff TV 4/2010 - Bowers & Wilkins has been turning out the sort of speakers that get audiophiles frothing at the ears for donkeys years, but the British company has recently turned its attentions towards the world of portable audio.

Griffin MyPhones headphones for children Pocket-lint.co.uk 11/2009 - Is the Griffin MyPhones really going to impress the kids?

Griffin MyPhones Electric Pig 9/2009 - Designed with children in mind, the Griffin MyPhones can't go above 85 decibels. But is that just a good, common sense call, or has the 'nanny state' struck again?

Comedy name, but Wangs ring true What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 7/2011 - Fanny Wang is not a real person, merely a persona for a company that apparently has two simple goals: to grab the attention of the mainstream public, and to out-Beat Monster's Beats by Dre range. You're unlikely ever to forget the name, so it's succeeded on the first count, and, in terms of sound quality, it's succeeded on the second, too. ...

Sennheiser HD 650 Electric Pig 11/2009 - These Sennheiser HD 650 cans are all about getting the most out of your vast record collection, even if your tastes range from Bach to Blur. In fact, the whole idea of these open-backed beasts is to cater for all kinds of tunes. The question is, are they worth that hefty £270 price tag? Read our full Sennheiser HD 650 review now for our verdict.

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Information about the category

Headphones are small speakers that, as opposed to earphone, fit around the ear, often with a headband, and allow the user to listen to music or other audio without disturbing anyone in the immediate vicinity or indeed being disturbed by them. Alongside standard earbuds, wired headphones are available in Hi-Fi and professional studio quality, these are often a lot bigger than traditional headphones and use a thicker cable. The better the cable used, the higher the fidelity of sound reaches the headphones. Some headphone manufacturers use a spiral cable which takes up less space when not in use but when stretched a slight tug can be felt which could put some people off. When deciding for a professional set of headphones it is better to get a model that allows the user to change and replace the cable themselves, as to have the work done by a professional can be quite expensive. Headphones with only one cable leading to both ears are generally lighter but more prone to get pulled to one side, a twin cable set is more resilient when it comes to accidental tugging of the cable. Most professional grade sets will come with the larger 6mm jack so if planning to also use these headphones with an MP3 player for instance be sure to get the correct adapter. Also think about whether a portable player's amplifier will be powerful enough to drive a full sized set of headphones. It is also possible to buy wireless headphones and sets with built in surround sound decoders and virtual surround.