Audiofly AF140

Great mid-range ; Involving, natural sound

Mid-bass thickness ; Conservative treble ; Tangly cable

Higher-end earphones for people who'd rather have a warm, easygoing tone than the most faithful audio reproduction.

Rich, clean, dynamic audio performance with bright highs and full-bodied low-frequency response. Extra-secure fit ideal for onstage movement. Plethora of accessories included.

Quite expensive. No detachable cable. Lacks remote control.

The real question is who is the Audiofly AF140 for? If you're a musician looking for in-ear monitors, the AF140 is actually quite affordable compared with most custom-molded options out there. And if you're just looking for an earphone pair that...

Superb sound quality, excellent isolation, includes adaptors for plane and hifi system

Impressively even handed and enjoyable sound ; Solid build ; Good accessories

Prone to tangling ; Dull appearance ; Some rivals are more superficially exciting

It is a more than reasonable argument that the market probably doesn’t more choices of earphones at these relatively lofty price points than it already has. The established players in this sector have raised their game and I still don’t know how many...