Sure, they're small, but that doesn't mean earbuds are a purchase to be taken lightly.

You've probably been listening to music on the go since you were about 12. So you know that finding a good pair of earbuds is actually pretty tricky. We've probably all gone through more than we can count.

And while picking up a £5 pair in the checkout line is easy enough, you know you'll just be back again next month (or sooner) for a new pair because they stopped working.

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Does that mean all earbuds are rubbish? No way. It's simply not true that bass, noise cancellation, and crisp sound can only be found in fancy over-ear headphones. Some of us prefer our headphones to be a little more inconspicuous and portable. Read more...

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