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What Hi-Fi?
What Hi-Fi?
Technology
Andrew Murphy

How to choose the right pair of headphones for you

Open-back headphones: Yamaha YH-5000SE.

Whether you listen to them predominantly at home or on the go, headphones are as important an investment as a new amp or pair of speakers. And when it comes to picking the right pair, there's more to it than scrolling through our headphone deals page and skimming a few headphone reviews. (That said, if you know what style you want, you can just skip straight to our best headphones buying guide.)

Indeed, even if you're on a tight budget, it's best to take your time to research what type, let alone brand or specific model, you want and arm yourself with some expert knowledge rather than buy the first pair that catches your eye. To aid your decision-making, we've put together an expert guide to help you choose the right pair of headphones.

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