It's not just about sound quality, of course. We are always impartial and do our best to make sure we're hearing every product at their very best, so we'll try plenty of different types of music and give them plenty of listening time (and time to run in). What Hi-Fi? is all about comparative testing, and we keep class-leading products in our stockrooms so we can always compare new products to ones we know and love.

What is important in our headphones reviewing process is that each pair is compared to the best in its price and style class – whether that's one standout pair or a few we favour the highest among the 100+ pairs we listen to each year for reviews and What Hi-Fi? Awards judging.

Of course, testing headphones don't often require such facilities (though we do often try audiophile headphones in our reference hi-fi system). We have state-of-the-art testing facilities in London, Reading and Bath, where our team of experienced, in-house reviewers test the majority of hi-fi and AV kit that passes through our door. Smash your PB with our running songs playlist.Read the full V-Moda Forza Metallo Wireless review There are better all-rounders, but if you’re looking for outstanding sonic detail and a swanky design, make a v-line for V-Moda. We did experience a few Bluetooth drop outs, though, and the soundstage lacks a little raw power. Fast charging means two hours playback from 15 minutes of charging.

Sound isolation is good and they come with a nice range of tips (plus ‘sport hooks’ to hold them securely in place). Their compact, minimal design is highly impressive – as is the clarity and upper-frequency refinement. If style and craftsmanship float your boat, you’ll be instantly drawn to these sleek neckband headphones made from “aircraft grade” aluminium.

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