I tested these headphones that are $150 cheaper than Sony and Bose — and they deliver even better sound

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE headphones and case on a table.

I recently spent some time reviewing the Cambridge Audio P100 SE, and beyond being an incredibly good pair of headphones, they've also made me think. I flitted between them, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Sony's WH-1000XM5 during my testing, and I got to thinking.

Why do we keep spending upwards of $400 when there are some of the best headphones cost a whole lot less? As the world reaches a financial boiling point and life becomes more expensive than ever, I am glad that Cambridge Audio and other manufacturers stick to lower price points for their flagship audio products.