HEADPHONES | £70 from Amazon www.snipca.com/54533
1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51
Keep the noise down
This pair of over-ear headphones from Chinese manufacturer 1More sets out to do it all – high-quality audio, effective noise cancelling and an attractive design at a great price. They even throw in a decent battery life for good measure. While it would be unrealistic to expect a pair of sub-£100 headphones to rival the audio quality of premium models aimed at audiophiles, these do a commendable job nonetheless. Sound is crystal clear and avoids tinniness, even at higher volumes. The default sound profile is fairly bass-heavy, but this can be adjusted in the 1More app’s EQ settings if you prefer a lighter touch. With noise-cancelling switched on we found the sound of chatter on public transport, the click of nearby keyboards and the noise of passing cars were significantly dampened, though not completely muted. Meanwhile, in our office, with the volume level set at 50 per cent, we barely heard anything except the music we were playing.