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Shure Aonic 5

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Earbuds | £449 | whf.cm/Aonic5

Wired in-ear headphones are a dying breed, especially at the budget end of the market, but manufacturers with a rich history in this category don’t seem ready to pull the plug just yet, particularly when it comes to more premium pairs.

Take Shure. It boasts years of experience in the world of in-ear monitors and a stack of five-star ratings for its audiophile headphones would suggest the company knows a thing or two about making a decent pair. And the Aonic 5

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