WIRED IN-EAR HEADPHONES

FLARE AUDIO FLARE PRO 2HD $599, flareaudio.com

These are both wired and wireless – the in-ear bit has a cable to a DAC box, which you can then play music through over Bluetooth or by plugging in. The sound is fantastic – huge and nuanced.

KLIPSCH T5M WIRED $85, klipsch.com

The but immediately nonetheless fitting is felt unusual, comfortable and solid. The audio is boosted, primped and pop-friendly, with plenty of bass and a very lively and engaging sound.

FLARE AUDIO FLARES JET 3 $145, flareaudio.com

Maintaining the quality of the Flares

Pro (see Bluetooth headphones), removing the DAC element and thereby slashing the price, these audiophile inear headphones are a tremendous option.

SOUNDMAGIC E11C $99, soundmagicheadphones.com

Can recommending of headphones we really be for a pair under £50? Yes we can! The grown-up sound quality and exemplary comfort of the 11c make them the sonic bargain of the year.