If you're in the mood to pick a quiet spot and have a need to relax, why not consider the open design of the Aeon Flow?

Audeze's new closed-back LCD-2 promises to offer more privacy and isolation for fans of the warmer sounding Audeze models, and it delivers admirably.

Whether you like vibrant energy and space, or if you're more into smooth and measured sounds, one of these models is sure to please.

The lasting perception since the iPod is that decent mobile audio is expensive. Step forward, Shanling!

It's Hifiheadphones' pleasure to announce the full range of Campfire Audio products is now available from our outlet!

The Optoma Nuforce BE Sport4 is a solid and reliable companion for exercise and general use, and is well recommended if you'd like a bit of a bass kick to spur you on.

Considering the diminutive size of the M0, it packs a surprising punch and can adequately power any portable headphones, with a decent amount of bass and clarity.

Lindy's BNX-60 is pretty top-notch for under £100. If you want better, you'll be looking at spending a lot more for such a fully featured noise cancelling headphone.

UK firm Flare is definitely one to watch; matching interesting technology with good manufacturing and resulting in some very good-sounding earphones in the Jets - Jet 1 and Jet 2.

Audeze's new LCD-4z hits us hard; both with sub-bass and credit card bills. However, relaxing with a set of these in place will certainly mask the insistent knocks on the door from bailiffs.

The SoundMAGIC P22BT is suspiciously low-priced for a bluetooth model, but exceeds all expectations. Watch out this summer however, as wearing these constantly may affect your suntan.

For a basic low-cost player, the Cowon Plenue D is a good choice. It does all that's needed, and it's clear that the Plenue D comes from a company which knows its stuff!

If you are wanting to upgrade your portable audio but don't have bottomless pockets, the Cyrus Soundkey is a clear winner.

There's plenty of choice out there with bluetooth earphones these days, but Sennheiser seems determined to corner this market with a few great releases over the past couple of years. The CX6.00BT is certainly a contender.

So the bluetooth fairy has delivered yet again, and Optoma Nuforce now has a truly wireless product in the BE Free8. When shoved in the ears, Optoma Nuforce promise us 'True wireless earphones with superior sound quality with deep explosive bass'.