After extensive hands-on testing with dozens of options, our experts have picked the eight best over-ear headphones ... a simple control system via a digital crown for precise volume adjustment.

Think about what this means for the volume of air that each driver can physically move ... to an in-ear that requires greater manipulation and control to get the desired sound. In-ear headphones ...

Whether you’re trying to zen out on a long flight or drown out sound on the subway, wireless headphones ... physical touch volume buttons, the left ear cup uses a touch swipe control; swipe ...

The latest line, the RIPT Series, includes over-ear headphones and in-ear earbuds ... music selections, volume and Bluetooth ...

Wireless headphones ... which you can control via buttons on the right ear cup, allowing you to personalise the sound. You can even adjust the volume independently in each ear.