Awards 2012 - Headphones
Winner
Because competition in the headphone market is so tough, it takes a special pair of cans to win this award – and Audio-Technica’s ‘A900X is precisely this. It sounds clean, open and smooth with oodles of detail and insight – and you’ll want to listen all day and all of the night thanks to the high level of comfort, courtesy of a clever headband design. Build is excellent, too. A worthy winner.
DETAILS
Price: £290
Contact: 01235 511166
Web address: eu.audio-technica.com
Review issue: 359
Runners up
Focal Spirit One
A great high-end headphone from the famous speaker brand.
DETAILS
Price: £199
Contact: 0845 6602680
Web address: focal.com
Review issue: 357
Philips Fidelio X1
Carefully crafted new design with a silky smooth, svelte sound.
DETAILS
Price: £270
Contact: 0844 338 0489
Web address: philips.co.uk
Review issue: 365

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