Pioneer has added the S9 wireless noise-cancelling headphones (SE-MS9BN) to its Scene Style range of personal ear-pleasers. Additionally, the Pioneer S9 are optimised for the Google Assistant and Hi-Res Audio.

The S9 features large 40mm diameter rare-earth-magnet drivers. These hand the headphones Hi-Res Audio skills when connected to a compatible player via the supplied headphone cable. Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire (CCAW) voice-coils enable clean and accurate sound throughout the audio spectrum, from deep bass notes to crystalline highs.

Additionally, you get better than CD quality audio when you go wireless, thanks to Qualcomm aptX HD support.

There's also Active noise-cancelling technology with Ambient Awareness Mode. Not only will external noise be virtually eliminated you can also allow some outside sound for improved situational awareness - for when your walking or out for a jog, for example.

Furthermore, buttons and a microphone on the headphone housing allows you to easily adjust the volume, skip tracks, and take calls.

Battery life is also something to take note of. A maximum continuous transmission time of 27 hours (NC OFF/including music playback time) means plenty of entertainment time.

Finally, NFC functionality makes device pairing even easier.

On the subject of ease, Google Assistant optimisation not only enables you to continue with your conversations while on the go and easily access the best of Google, including Google Maps.

All of that tech is wrapped up in tastefully retro-modern styling burnished by aluminium housings. You also get the choice of silver-accented black or gold finishes for £199.99