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Budget Headphone Roundup

Author Stuart Andrews
Published 1st Feb 2009
Budget Headphone Roundup
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Normally in the TrustedReviews universe, it follows that newer equals better. A laptop you buy now will have more processing power and a better screen than one you might have bought for the same money two years ago. This year's mid-range graphics card will be an improvement on last year's, and the TV you buy for £700 now will offer a sharper image and a stronger feature set than the one you might have bought for £1,000 three years ago. However, in the world of audio, this principle doesn't always apply. Some of the best speakers, for example, have been out for decades with only minor revisions and upgrades during that lifespan. Similarly, any headphone enthusiast will tell you that some of the best models available aren't new at all; they have taken time to achieve their legendary status, and they still have what it takes to wipe the floor with new contenders.


That's why we've decided to do a couple of new round-ups covering classic headphones and more recent alternatives, looking at specific types or ones that sit at specific price points. Because our coverage of in-ear types is already pretty comprehensive, we're also going to concentrate on over-the-ear types. After all, not everyone prefers in-ear headphones. For some, it's a question of feel and comfort, while others just prefer the sound of classic cans. We're kicking off with a round-up of sub £40 headphones designed for portable use, with favourites from Sennheiser, Koss, Audio-Technica and Grado. Sadly, we proved unable to source one pair on our wishlist - the BeyerDynamic DT-231 - so if any Beyer aficionados wonder why they're missing from the line-up, don't blame us.

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comment comedian said on 4th February 2009

The Koss PortaPro's are a fantastic little set of headphones, I had a pair for years before I upgraded to some Grado's.

My wife now uses the PortaPro'... more

comment TheSecretName said on 6th February 2009

I'm a long-term PX100 user and absolutely love them. They've recently redesigned the plug which seems to have improved their durability - I tended to kill the old ones w... more

comment dave749 said on 8th May 2009

Help! Are pages 4-5 of the review no longer available? I need them...

Same issue with the mid-range headphones roundup.

comment Spunjji said on 19th February 2010

I bought the Porta Pro headphones on the strength of this review, and I have to say, they sounded wonderful for the money.

Sadly, the past tense is crucial here, bec... more

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