Well controlled bass; great vocals and detailed mids; impressive accessory set; comfortable and easy to wear

Highs are not the most detailed; not the best bang-for-your buck set with $249 price tag

Sennheiser iE60

The big brothers to these Sennheisers , the iE80s blew us away when we tested them – but at £270, they're rather pricey. These £140 iE60s are altogether more affordable and, while they lack the customisable bass response of their peers, don't scrimp when it comes to build quality or finish.

Energetic sound; full bass; good build quality; wide range of ear tips; good isolation

Low frequencies dominate a little too much; high frequencies can get brash

Best earphones for the price - hands down

Recently returned a pair of RHA T20i earphones worth ￡145; These Sennheiser IE60's blow them out of the water; The Bass response is great and not overpowering, the sound is super crisp and crystal clear - imo its very balanced.

I honestly can't fault the sound quality; If i had to criticise, i would say that the cable could be thicker to improve durability (They don't tend to last over 2 years, which isn't actually such a bad thing as they come with a 2 year warranty which means you're always covered).

Sennheiser IE 60

Sennheiser is one of the most reliable makers of headphones and earphones. However, it gets most love for its top-end and bottom-end models, the IE 80 and CX300 earphones. What about the bits in the middle?

Strong mid-range and bass; Good low-volume performance

Occasionally muddled sound; Non-removable cable