We've listened to a lot of headphones and earbuds; it's one of the most active consumer technology spaces, with new products – and new companies – popping up constantly.
Mostly, we've lent our collective ear to the higher end of the market; those premium three-figure products collectively snapping at Apple's AirPods heel. This time, though, we're intrigued to hear what's happening further down the scale. Are there bargains to be had at the cheap and cheerful end of the market?
Much like a shark, technology keeps moving forwards. The chips and features that were top-of-the-line five years ago are often now merely standard, with prices tumbling accordingly. Undoubtedly, there are some fine products that belie their modest price tag.
Some of us might want a second pair of buds for the office, or the gym bag, or to take on holiday so we can leave our best buds safely at home. In these straitened economic times, many more of us are...