The list

NEW 1 Sony WH-1000XM6 £399 ...

On a shelf in my office you’ll find the very best in wired audiophile headphones, premium Active Noise Cancellation and true wireless earbuds… and a pair of Sennheiser HD-420 headphones from 1980 that

1 Sony WF-1000XM5 £197 / go.stuff.tv/WFXM5 ...

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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…