5 of the best headphone upgrades

SoundMagic E10
£35, Amazon.co.uk
Chinese brand SoundMagic has pushed the boundaries of what can be expected from affordable, entry-level earphones many times over. And these brilliant in-ear buds punch well above their weight in terms of sound quality, with excellent balance from treble to bass and bags of detail.

Coupled with the stylish and durable metal casing, the E10s look and sound much more expensive than they really are, giving you the premium audio experience without the premium price tag. Exceptional for the money, you'll wonder why you didn't bin your bundled headphones sooner.