What Hi-Fi?

Bose SoundSport Free

Cutting the cord and going truly wireless with a pair of in-ear headphones might be the ultimate in portable audio but, in our experience, it’s tricky to execute.

Not only is it tough to generate excellent sound quality in such tiny spaces, manufacturers have to pack in extra components such as an amplifier, a battery (with acceptable battery life), Bluetooth receiver, a mic and various controls. And they have to present it all in a package that won’t make you look like a Cyberman.

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