Headphones

These studio headphones provide excellent monitoring resolution at a surprisingly affordable price.

I'm considering the purchase of two sets of headphones: the AKG K240DF (flat response) for mixing, and the K271 (coloured response) for musicians to wear when monitoring their own signal, giving them the best sound for inspiration and encouragement. Would these models be suitable for these applications?

I produce electronic dance music. Much of the time I work with headphones on, to help me focus on detailed sounds in repetitive loops. However, I often notice that when I switch to listening on speakers (to check the actual mix and so on) the track seems a bit faster. What could be the cause?

Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones are designed to offer more isolation than ordinary closed-back models...

A new pair of closed-back headphones from AKG which are well suited to recording and overdubbing.

We check out Sennheiser's flagship open-backed headphones, compensated to make them sound more like speakers.

We test two pairs of high-quality closed-back headphones for discerning studio users.

These Sennheiser headphones combine high sound quality with comfortable design.

Paul White listens in on the new headphone amplifier from British makers DACS Audio.

Enclosed headphones that are sensibly priced, comfortable, and sound as accurate as a pair of good monitors — is it possible?