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Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market
Digital Entertainment

Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market

Sony has announced the newest edition of its award-winning wireless headphones, with the 1000X series WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling model.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Hands-on Review: Technics EAH-A800 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Technics EAH-A800 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Designed in Osaka, Japan, these headphones just exude quality. They aren't heavy, but they feel well built and solid.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Hands-on Review: Jabra Evolve2 85 wireless headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jabra Evolve2 85 wireless headset

On behalf of remote workers and those trapped on endless video conferences, we check out a high end headset from the Danish manufacturer Jabra.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones

It's been a little a while since I've tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Hands-on Review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds

Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Gaming

Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones

For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Bose is back with the QuietComfort 45 headphones
Digital Entertainment

Bose is back with the QuietComfort 45 headphones

Bose is set to release its new QuietComfort 45 (QC45) headphones next month, with improvements to noise cancellation and new modes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Digital Entertainment

Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones

Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
Hands-on Review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones

Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition

Sennheiser's limited edition MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition earbuds are a great choice for audiophiles.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
Hands-on Review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones

For a headset coming in at under $200, Jabra has packed in an array of features that appeal to the budget-conscious that demand a quality sound experience.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser HD 450 BT headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser HD 450 BT headphones

The 450 BT is a stylish headset that sounds great and has a form of noise cancellation for an affordable price. It doesn't get better than that.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: EPOS Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: EPOS Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset

The headset is Microsoft Teams certified, and it performed very well during the remote launch, with voices crisp and clear.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report
Digital Entertainment

Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report

The global headphones market has seen a 13% year-on-year growth in retail value for the second quarter of 2020, according to new research from Futuresource.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones might just redefine smart audio
Digital Entertainment

Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones might just redefine smart audio

The 'Speak-to-Chat' feature completely removes the need to take off your headphones or pause your music when you need to talk to somebody.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
Hands-on Review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

The 700s follow in the footsteps of the QuietComfort 35 II and are a must-have for travelling businesspeople and audiophiles alike.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020
Hands-on Review: JBL Club 950NC
Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Club 950NC

JBL Club 950NC headphones offer a plethora of features, solid sound quality, but are let down by weight and noise cancellation. (110 characters).

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless

The Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless headphones, priced at USD $220, offer exceptional music quality and a 30-hour battery life, albeit with lacklustre call sound.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Hands-on Review: HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 PC headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 PC headset

The extra edge being able to hear where your opponents are before you can see them can make the difference between a good kill or a respawn.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020