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The advent of the personal stereo allowed music to break out of the home and go anywhere. The Sony Walkman has given way to mobiles, and headphones are now wireless, but sharing music still means an e

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

AKG’s first noise-cancelling headphones in a long time have a connectivity party trick that you won’t find anywhere else

In the world of premium wireless headphones, Sony has established itself as the brand for whom the hype machine seems to kick into overdrive every time there’s a rumbling of a new pair coming to marke