Latest headphone news

Samsung has launched three wireless headphones under the AKG brand: the Y100, Y500, and N700NC.Unveiled at IFA 2018 earlier this month, the Y100 are neckbuds, while the Y500 are on-ear headphones, and the N700NC are over-the-ear headphones. The first... Read more

OnePlus has announced a new device. It's not a new smartphone, but rather, a pair of affordable USB-C headphones.Android users who own smartphones with no headphone jacks have been clamoring for a pair of high-quality USB-C buds that won't break the piggy... Read more

There's a saying about busses: you wait ages for one and then three turn up at once. Although we can't apply that loose analogy to Honor specifically – the brand has had a steady stream arriving three-monthly for seemingly forever (Honor 10, Honor View... Read more

When will it be time for new AirPods? Although we're not sold on the look of the Apple AirPods, there's no denying that they're one of the best new gadgets of the last couple of years and we've found ourselves using them constantly.  Completely wire-free?... Read more

Headphone brand Beats has announced that it will be releasing a couple of its products in colours to match the new iPhones.You can now get the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones in Satin Gold and Sating Silver, to match the latest iPhone XS and XS Max models.They... Read more

Plantronics has completely refreshed its headphone line-up with the launch of several new models for travellers, runners and gamers.There are new headsets and earbuds in the BackBeat Fit, Go and RIG Pro ranges.Runners and those into fitness pursuits get... Read more

JBL has announced a new pair of true wireless earphones, the Endurance Peak.These might be the sportiest true wireless earphones around. They have “Powerhook” stabilisers, which don’t usually feature in this bud-only style.As a result they’ll... Read more

Sony has updated its high-end MDR-Z7 headphones in a second-gen version, the Sony MDR-Z7M2.This new pair looks like its predecessor, with a moody black headband arm instead of a silver one. However, there are more changes inside.The Hi-Res Sony MDR-Z7M2... Read more

Sony has expanded its line of truly wireless in-ear headphones to include a pair that are designed specifically for the rigours of all types of workouts and sports.The Sony WF-SP900 'phones comprise of two earbuds and no wires at all. They are IPX5/8... Read more

Sony is pushing a firmware update to several of its audio products that give them Alexa compatibility.You will be able to ask Alexa-enabled devices to play music and control playlists through the Sony HT-FZ9 soundbar, and ask them to change the volume,... Read more

Sony has refreshed its award-winning noise cancellation headphones again, with an all-new ANC but retaining the comfort and style we already know and love.The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones adopt the newly-developed, proprietary HD noise cancelling processor... Read more

Sennheiser has finally announced its first true wireless earphones, the Momentum True Wireless.It is one of the last big names in headphones to release an earphone of this style, although Sennheiser usually makes an impact when it lands in a new category.The... Read more

The Jaybird X-series of sport headphones has been around for half a decade, and the latest Jaybird X4 pair levels them up with the best water resistance yet.You could wear last year’s Jaybird X3 out in a rainstorm, or sweat profusely with them on. The... Read more

Bang & Olufen's biggest IFA 2018 announcement was the mighty Beosound Edge speaker, shaped like a massive pound coin and costing around 3,000 of them to boot. But if you're after a little of the B&O audio magic on a more restrictive budget, you might... Read more

Japanese audio giant Audio-Technica is debuting its first true wireless earphones at IFA 2018 this week. With Bluetooth 5.0 support - as with all Audio-Technica's new wirless headphones - the £229 ATH-CKR7TW pair are able to last up to six hours on... Read more

RHA has announced a brand new pair of high end earphones which boast a couple of world firsts. The CL2 Planar is the first wireless planar magnetic pair of in-ears, and it's the first to feature drivers that are only 10mm in size.  Best in-ear headphones:... Read more

LG has announced a new pair of neckbuds ahead of the IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany - and these ones come with a dedicated button that activates Google Assistant allowing you to issue voice commands. Similar to the LG G7 smartphone, the new Tone... Read more

Denon has revealed its latest AH-D5200 wired headphone with the company's distinctive wooden earcup styling coupled with an aluminum headband. The wood used is zebrawood, says Denon. According to the company there is an acoustic purpose since they reduce... Read more

It's not unusual for Apple to update its devices on an annual basis, and with that said, it looks like we can expect a new AirPods case soon.The company released a new beta version of iOS 12 and seems to have an included a look at the next AirPods case.... Read more

IFA 2018 will play host to some of the biggest consumer electronic launches at the end of next month and a new pair of active noise cancelling headphones from Sony are expected to be among them.The firm replaced its award-winning MDR-!000X headphones... Read more

Nura has pushed a second generation software update to its unique Nuraphone Bluetooth headphones that adds active noise cancellation (ANC).To celebrate, it has also greatly discounted them for Amazon Prime Day, offering a massive 25 per cent off a pair... Read more

Apple has once again been reported to release a new set of AirPods in 2019 with noise-cancelling. Barclays analysts have already made the claim back in March, but Bloomberg has now weighed in, citing sources familiar with the product.   New Apple AirPod... Read more

Wireless in-ear headphones are all the rage these days, with Apple having particular success with its Beats X. Now British audio brand RHA is getting in on the act, with the RHA MA390 Wireless.RHA is no stranger to making in-ear headphones with Bluetooth... Read more

Denon has a new pair of over-ear headphones that not only look good, but have some serious audio might to keep you company on your daily commute.  Denon and Marantz commit to AirPlay 2, updates due in August The AH-D1200 feature large 50mm drivers inside... Read more

Imagine you're in a noisy restaurant or bar and can’t quite hear the person speaking across the table from you.It's an annoying problem that many people with hearing difficulties experience on a daily basis and in different environments or scenarios.... Read more

Every four years (two, if you consider the European Championships) sports brands go bonkers with their huge budget adverts. They throw football stars that will grace the World Cup into madcap, effects laden situations for short movies to advertise their... Read more

Apple has officially launched a new Decade Collection of Beats by Dre headphones, to commemorate 10 year of the headphone brand. The Decade Collection was originally thought to launch at WWDC next week, but is now available to buy directly from Apple.... Read more

You can get 20 per cent off some amazing tech on ebay.co.uk for the next couple of days and we've got an exclusive code you can use.Just head to ebay via this link and you'll see a massive stack of tech and motoring bargains, all available with 20 per... Read more

It’s rare for Apple products to be discounted, so when they are, it’s well worth snapping them up before the deal expires.Thats why O2’s current offer of 2 per cent off all accessories, meaning you can get a set of Apple AirPods for £127.20, is... Read more

German audio brand Sennheiser has announced the CX Sport, it's latest pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones, which as the name suggests are designed for those who like to move.  7 best running headphones 2018: Top fitness headphones for running or the... Read more

OnePlus is known for making rival devices to flagship products yet charging less and it has entered the wireless headphones market with a similar philosophy.Announced during its London launch event for the OnePlus 6 smartphone, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless... Read more

Google just updated its Pixel Buds so that they respond to more gestures.When you use Pixel Buds with your Pixel phone, or any other Android device with the Assistant, you can touch and hold the right earbud to ask for your favourite playlist, make a... Read more

B&O Play has today announced the Earset, a new pair of wireless in-ear headphones that take design inspiration from the 1990s, when Bang & Olufsen first introduced its take on the over-ear hook design. Bang & Olufsen at 92: A closer look at how the luxury... Read more

Bang & Olufsen's lifestyle arm, B&O Play, has added a new power pink colour way to its Beoplay E8 wire-free in-ear headphones. B&O Play BeoPlay E4 noise-cancelling in-ears promise uninterrupted Scandi sound The E8 are the company's first completely wireless... Read more

Audeze, purveyor of high-end portable music players and headphones has announced Mobius, its first ever pair of gaming headphones. They're not your run of the mill gaming headphones though, as Audeze has used its audio expertise and employed some intuitive... Read more

Apple has been rumoured to be developing a high-end pair of headphones, and a new report may add some weight to that speculation.Apple's premium pair of noise-canceling, over-ear headphones could launch by the end of this year and will be able to compete... Read more

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce its own wireless over-ear headphones this year, not just those that are Beats branded.Industry analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI, is often on the ball when it comes to all things Apple, and he predicts that the Cupertino... Read more

A year after showing off a prototype model, Sony Mobile has officially unveiled the Xperia Ear Duo at Mobile World Congress 2018. The Xperia Ear Duo is an intuitive wireless stereo headset that allows you to not only listen to music and hear notifications... Read more

Do you want a pair of headphones with built-in Google Assistant?Until recently, the only stand-out headphones optimised for Google Assistant were the Bose QuietComfort 35 II. However, Google recently launched its own Pixel Buds, which allow you to speak... Read more

Bose has brought its latest wire-free sports headphones to the UK.The Bose SoundSport Free headphones comprise two small earbuds, which weight just 18g combined. They connect via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet up to 30-feet away and can last up... Read more

Bang & Olufsen will launch devices including headphones with Google Assistant this year and says it will also support other voice assistants as and when they become available to third parties (Siri) or support multiroom for third-party devices (Alexa). B&O... Read more

B&O Play, Bang & Olufsen's lifestyle arm, has announced new "i" versions of the H8 and H9 headphones at CES 2018, along with new all-black and all-white colours for the E8 wire-free in-ear headphones. B&O BeoPlay H9 review: Audio prestige doesn't come... Read more

Audio-Technica has announced a complete range of new headphones at CES 2018, covering sports, in-ear and over-ear. The headphone company has ticked off many of the modern-day features music consumers want from their 'phones, including noise-cancellation,... Read more

High-end audio company Audeze has introduced a new pair of in-ear headphones to join its iSine family. The iSine LX borrow much of the same technology found in the rather expensive iSine 10 and iSine 20, including the company's patented Fluxor Magnets... Read more

Libratone has announced a new pair of wireless in-ear headphones that are lightweight and unobtrusive, yet feature adjustable active noise cancellation.The Libratone Track+ in-ears feature the company's proprietary CityMix II noise cancellation, with... Read more

Sony has announced new wireless headphones at CES 2018.Headphone makers are quickly going wire-free, probably because smartphone makers have been increasingly ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack. Sony offers wireless over-the-ear headphones, but now, it's... Read more

In a world dominated by plastic tech, House of Marley is bucking the trend by announcing a new range of wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers made from sustainable materials.These new devices are carefully crafted from consciously-harvested cork,... Read more

Not many have £1,000 to throw around, but if you do, then A) you're lucky, and B) check out AKG's latest headphones.AKG is known for making high-end headphones, and costly ones at that (just think back to those £,1000 K3003i in-ears from 2012). Now,... Read more

Jabra has announced two sets of wireless earbuds that are as discreet as they are useful.The Jabra Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t buds join the existing Jabra Elite Sport in the company's line-up and offer similar style and functionality at slightly... Read more

Announced during CES 2018, the Jabra Elite 45e headset is a reasonably priced, completely wireless headset with support for all major voice assistants, including Amazon's Alexa on-the-go technology.Jabra is among the first manufacturers to include compatibility... Read more

If you're looking for a pair of Google Assistant-enabled headphones, but don't want Google's own Pixel Buds, see the latest JBls from Harman.Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung, has announced the JBL Everest 710GA and 110GA, around-ear and in-ear wireless... Read more