There are a lot of headphones and earbuds out there. Believe me: I’ve bought a fair number of them over the years and tested even more of them. And yet, even with so much choice available, I’ve often found that most options tend to excel in one or two specific areas – trying to find one pair of headphones that unimpeachably bests its rivals in every area is almost impossible.
Having spent so long looking for ‘the one’, I’m starting to realise there’s no such thing when it comes to headphones and earbuds. Most of the options I’ve encountered come with their own strengths but also their own baggage. And that’s driven home the idea that rather than relying on one pair for all of my needs, I’m better off building a support network of handy devices that are well-equipped to guide me through specific situations.
