2025 has been a great year if you're into your headphones. There have been flagship launches from Bose and Sony, a surprise new entry into our list of the best headphones, and plenty of budget options to keep those on a shoestring happy.

But which headphones have impressed me most in 2025? It's been hard to select just three, but I've managed to distil the year down into my favorite headphones with a little cajoling — and a lot of head scratching.

And listening.

3. Cambridge Melomania P100 SE

One of the biggest surprises this year was the hidden upgrades to what were already a fine pair of headphones from Cambridge. That's the headphone brand, not the place in England, where you won't find the very same headphone brand. Don't ask.

The P100s are already a personal favorite of mine, off

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