The last year may have been tough on the wallet, but 2023 was remarkably decent for cheap, cheerful and often small-form audio products that offer plenty of performance without the mega outlay. And much of this has happened in areas you would associate with already more affordable, small-form audio.
Sony’s range of headphones, premium or bargain, has offered supreme value for money across the board. The WH-CH520 over-ears were tested at just £35, but we can’t think of a pair of
