15 February 10
The shortlists, Gadgets
5 Pairs of Top-Notch Headphones
Gadget expert Susi Weaser on the latest electro goodies to hit the streets. Photography: pixeleyesphotography.co.uk
1 / SENNHEISER RS 170
Plug the transmitter into your TV, stereo system or MP3 player, put the headphones on and enjoy sound quality guaranteed to satisfy even the most demanding audiophile. You can also listen from another room, as they have a range of 80m.
€199, WWW.SENNHEISER.COM
2 / EXSPECT DJ STYLE HEADPHONES
Not only do these have the retro look of old- school DJ headphones, but the padded covers and headband ensure they’ll be comfortable for the longest of flights. You can even fold them flat for easy storing.
€21, WWW.EXSPECT.CO.UK
3 / JBL / ROXY REFERENCE 430
These great-looking headphones have an adjustable headband, and the on-ear design helps to block out some ambient noise. They also come with a matching carry case, so they’re top in the fashion stakes.
€69.95, WWW.JBL.COM
4 / AVANTALK JOGGER
Designed for gym- bunnies and fitness fans, this headset is great for travelling, and the Bluetooth means no wires to get tangled up in. It’s water resistant, super-lightweight (23g), and gives you eight hours of music playback.
€59, WWW.AVANTALK.COM
5 / LOGITECH LOUD ENOUGH NOISE- ISOLATING EARPHONES
This pair comes with six different-sized child’s ear cushions, which protect their delicate hearing by blocking out surrounding noise so they don’t have to crank the music to quite such a high volume.
€29.99, WWW.LOGITECH.COM


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