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Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8 review
Headphones

Finally, a set of high-end earphones that produce rich bass tones without overwhelming the rest of the sound

Published :
£180 inc VAT
Tritton AX 180
Tritton AX 180 review
Headphones TVs

The AX 180 headset's sound is bass heavy and we were irritated by the audible interference generated by the USB power connection.

Published :
£51 inc VAT
JVC HA-S600
JVC HA-S600 review
Headphones

The design is up to scratch but sound quality is over-cooked and lacks clarity.

Published :
£40 inc VAT
Cowon X7 black
Cowon X7 review
MP3 players

The X7 isn't as pretty or as glossy as some of its rivals, but if you want a big, good-quality screen, great sound and an unfeasibly massive battery life, this is the media player for you.

Published :
£239 inc VAT
Etymotic Research MC3
Etymotic Research MC3 review
Headphones

The MC3s have excellent noise isolation, but the lack of any real bass will put off fans of certain musical genres.

Published :
£80 inc VAT
Archos 32 Internet Tablet 8GB
Archos 32 Internet Tablet 8GB review
MP3 players

Once we fixed its limitations we enjoyed using the Archos 32, but we're sure better Android media players will be out soon.

Published :
£113 inc VAT
Shure SE315
Shure SE315 review
Headphones TVs

Shure has produced another pair of earphones with exceptionally clear sound, although they're somewhat lacking in bass power.

Published :
£147 inc VAT
Tritton Black Ops 5.1 headset
Tritton Black Ops 5.1 headset review
Headphones

The Black Ops 5.1 has accurate surround sound in games, but it’s expensive and audio quality is a little imbalanced.

Published :
£133 inc VAT
Sennheiser HD 558
Sennheiser HD 558 review
Headphones TVs

Sennheiser’s HD 558 headphones are expensive but sound beautiful and feel like they should last for years.

Published :
£140 inc VAT
Sony Walkman NWZ-A846
Sony Walkman NWZ-A846 review
MP3 players

The A846 is a desirable player, but is burdened by limited audio format support and a high price.

Published :
£179 inc VAT