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HEADPHONES

In-ears up to £250

SoundMagic E11C £50

Best wired in-ear headphones under £100, Awards 2022 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The latest version of Soundmagic’s budget in-ears continues to impress with a full-bodied, energetic and informative sound.

In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m

Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd £69

April 2019 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

You’ll struggle to find a better pair of in-ear headphones costing less than £70 than these Beyerdynamics.

In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m

Klipsch T5M Wired £70

Best wired in-ear headphones £50-£100, Awards 2021 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Not only do they have some of the most comfortable tips around, but these T5M Wireds also show a maturity that’s rare at this price.

In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.3m

Sennheiser Momentum M2 IEi £70

Best in-ears £50-£100, Awards 2017 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

You wouldn’t think anything so small could sound quite so good – not for just £70. But they are wonderfully smooth, expressive and balanced.

Yes 1.3m

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