1. AKG K451 4

    AKG K451

    Price as reviewed £53.49
    28 Feb 2013
    Our rating:
    9/10

    A much cheaper, subtler alternative to the Beats Solo HD headphones.

  2. Sennheiser HD 518

    Price as reviewed £84.01
    13 Jul 2011
    Our rating:
    9/10

    The cheapest Sennheiser circumaural HD-series model is a winner.

    Best price
    $130
  3. Sony MDR-V55 15

    Sony MDR-V55

    Price as reviewed £51.25
    1 Oct 2012
    Our rating:
    8/10

    DJ headphones with bassy sound that won't offend the audio purists. Much.

    Best price
    $56
  4. NS400 4

    Nocs NS400

    Price as reviewed £69.95
    3 Jan 2012
    Our rating:
    8/10

    Great sub-£70 in-ear headphones made with titanium… and love.

  5. Sony MDR-ZX700

    Price as reviewed £61.61
    13 Aug 2011
    Our rating:
    8/10

    Headphones that perform on a work commute just as well as at home in front of the box.

    Best price
    $120
  6. Shure SE215

    Price as reviewed £85.11
    14 Jul 2011
    Our rating:
    8/10

    They look like the top-end SE535, but can they compete on sound?

    Best price
    $99
  7. HiFiMAN RE0

    HiFiMAN RE0

    Price as reviewed £59.99
    1 Jul 2011
    Our rating:
    8/10

    The best £60 you can spend on headphones.

  8. Sony MDR-NC100D 10

    Sony MDR-NC100D

    Price as reviewed £83.93
    10 Aug 2012
    Our rating:
    7/10

    In-ear noise cancelling headphones to drown out the sound of the road.

    Best price
    $150
  9. Sennheiser HD 229
  10. Jabra Sport