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. Sony MDR-XB600

    Price as reviewed £79.99
    19 Oct 2012
    Our rating:
    6/10

    New Xtra Bass headphones from Sony that pack lots of low-end punch.

  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. 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
  5. Sennheiser HD 229
  6. Jabra Sport
  7. 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.

  8. Sony MDR-PQ1

    Price as reviewed £79.99
    22 Dec 2011
    Our rating:
    6/10

    Urban-tinged headphones that posit pink 'n' black is the new black.

  9. 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
  10. Q350 1

    AKG Q350

    Price as reviewed £49.66
    15 Jul 2011
    Our rating:
    6/10

    Are these Quincy Jones-endorsed 'phones off the wall?