apple in-ear headphones review: If you own a new iPod, the Apple In-Ear headphones are great value. Owners of iPhones and older iPods will have to decide whether the mic and remote compatibility issues are worth overlooking for the substantial boost in so...

Great sound, Stylish design, Comfortable ear tips, One-year warranty, Spare set of mesh caps, In-line microphone with an iPod remote control

All-white design will show wear over time, iPhone users can't take advantage of the headphone's in-line volume control, Owners of older iPods have no use for the remote and microphone

Great value for owners of new iPods.

philips she9850 sound-isolating earphones review: An excellent all-rounder, with good detail, a balanced, warm sound and superb comfort and fit. Deeper bass and brighter treble exists in competing models, but for almost all genres of music and in most lis...

General sound quality, Warm tone, Great comfort, Good sound isolation, Snug and secure, Suitable for gym use

Lack of deep bass, Less inspiring treble performance

An excellent all-rounder, with good detail, a balanced, warm sound and superb comfort and fit. Deeper bass and brighter treble exists in competing models, but for almost all genres of music and in most listening environments, the SHE9850s will impress and...

klipsch custom-3 earphones review: The Custom-3 'phones are bursting with detail, warmth and power, but their design and fit won't suit everyone.

Performance with jazz, vocal, acoustic and folk music, Extremely balanced, clear and detailed sound

Design and fit, High end lacks a certain brightness

Although not a pair of earphones we'd recommend to a user wanting extreme comfort, the Klipsch Custom-3 earphones are without question a pair we'd recommend for their sound quality -- balanced, powerful and bursting with detail.

koss portapro headphones review: Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

Functional design, Excellent 3D sound, Low price tag

Hair gets caught in the collapsible band, Some people will dislike the '80s aesthetic

Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

sony mdr-as20j active headphones review: Sony's curvy MDR-AS20Js are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds.

Uniquely designed, Offer an understated style, Detachable clip keeps the cable out of the way during activity

Ear loops are not adjustable and some users will not be able to achieve a secure fit, Package doesn't include a case or any extras, Some music sounds muffled

A suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds.

denon ah-d2000 headphones review: Denon's AH-D2000s are truly outstanding. Masses of detail and a sonically neutral, balanced sound make these superb reference cans.

Sound quality, Sonically balanced, Terrific detail

Mid-range lacks warmth

One of the best pairs of closed-back headphones we've heard at this price.

audio technica ath-anc7 headphones review: Most notable for their excellent noise-cancellation, the ATH-ANC7s are decent performers overall. However, their slight downsides put them a step below the Sennheiser equivalent.

General sound quality, Decent comfort, Excellent noise-cancellation, Concealed battery compartment, Detachable audio cable

Treble performance is weak, Sound quality in passive mode is poor, Sound leaks at higher volumes

With terrific noise-cancellation, the ATH-ANC7s are good all-rounders.

sennheiser hd 600 headphones review: The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

High-end open-air headphones deliver deep bass, Luxuriously padded ear cups, Replaceable cord for a more economical price than their flagship model

Expensive, Not the best solution for portable listening, Grey and black plastic finish doesn't scream high end

The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

audio technica ath-anc3 earphones review: As noise-cancelling earphones the ANC3s are superb, with decent overall sound quality. They're not without their sonic slip-ups here and there, but casual listeners will find them very pleasant indeed.

Sound quality, Excellent noise cancellation

Gave us mild 'ear fatigue' after hours of listening

Superb at cancelling noise, and decent enough all-round performers.

denon ah-c751 sound-isolating earphones review: Don't consider them a choice for your workouts, but for seriously impressive sound quality without being full-sized headphones, the AH-C751s are practically unrivalled.

Terrific sound quality, Booming bass, Good accessories, Decent price

Heavy, Not suitable for use at the gym, Quite large

Outstanding performance across the board, though quite large and heavy.