Using an iPhone and you want to make the most outstanding audio quality without spending crazy amounts of cash on headphones, here are some perfect and not-so expensive headphones you should consider buying without breaking the bank and get the quality sound you truly want.
Sennheiser Momentum M2 In-ear earphones (£70)
Moving up a level, Sennheiser is a brilliant bet and worth the extra cash. Small details like the Sennheiser logos and cable loops on each earpiece make the Momentum In-Ears stand out from the crowd at this level. This moderate in-ears merit your consideration. The M2 IEis feature an in-line mic and remote for Apple smartphones, while a variant called the M2 IEG carries the relevant control/mic combination for Android mobiles (and shares the same sound quality).
On-ear AKG Y50 (£70)
The AKG Y50 have been flying around among best headphones lists for a few years now, and for good reason – they sound great and don’t cost a fortune. The sound they produce is above and beyond what you’d expect for the price, with an airy, open presentation, a punchy, powerful bass response and a push of clarity through the midrange.
Over-ear Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-ear (£160)
This a second attempt at full-size, style-driven headphones from Sennheiser. The basics haven’t changed too much – sound quality, the look and most of the basic features are pretty much the same. If you already own and love the first Sennheiser Momentum pair, there’s no reason to upgrade. Moveable, pleasing and blessed with brilliant sound – the Momentum 2.0s are a cut above the competition. You get the excitement and powerful bass that headphones like Apple’s Beats claim to be about, without the muddying or dominating bass that often comes with that style.
Bluetooth AKG NC60 Wireless (£200)
The AKG N60 NC Wireless are a pair of on-ear noise-cancelling earphones that originate from great stock. The wired AKG N60 NC, launched in 2015, are a fantastic set on cans – and losing the physical connection just serves to improve them.
Gone for travellers and commuters alike, the N60 Wireless can’t exactly contend with Bose levels, yet convey a very much balanced sound and a lightweight, portable design that makes them an extraordinary on-the-go.
Sports JVC HA-ETR40 (£35)
These JVCs get it in one. In spite of being simply £35, they are the flagship model in the company’s new in-ear sport range, and completely dedicated to the fitness cause.