EARS IN HEAVEN

Great headphones come in many styles but all share one ability: to open up a world of intimate personal listening, where you can really get lost in your music. Here's the best in show for every type, from plush over-ears to snug fitness buds, and from wired in-ear monitors to gaming headsets...

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BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY H100

When it comes to design, there are very few audio firms that can compete with Bang & Olufsen. For decades, the company has been turning out high-performance equipment that appeals almost as much visually as it does sonically.

Headphones are a tricky one, though: form must follow function, so there's little room for manoeuvre when it comes to design. Or so you might have thought...