Digital Trends

Sennheiser HD 580
Review date: 07/16/2003
"Overall, the Sennheiser HD580s perform superbly, and produce absolutely beautiful, balanced, and spatial sound."

Sennheiser HD800
Review date: 09/23/2009
"Uncompromising design standards have produced a truly outstanding product in Sennheiser's HD800 headphones."

Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro
Review date: 02/20/2007
"The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro headphones are the best canalphones we have had the chance to audition to date."

Shure E3G
Review date: 01/01/2006
"Shure has listened to the consumers and crafted some of the best canalphones we have had the pleasure of auditioning."

Koss KSC75
Review date: 09/12/2005
"If you are looking for a great set of headphones for use with your laptop or MP3 player, you can't go wrong with the KSC-75s."

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b
Review date: 08/06/2009
"True audiophile quality sound and effective noise cancelling don't usually come in the same box..."

Klipsch Image S4
Review date: 07/06/2009
"Klipsch strikes a winning balance with the Image S4..."

Sony MDR-AS50G
Review date: 05/19/2008
"...the AS50G's stand out with their low price and their ability to stay in your ears no matter how hard you sweat to the oldies."

Klipsch Image
Review date: 02/13/2008
"The world's smallest earbuds prove that less costs more, but these smartly designed cans are worth it."

Shure SE310
Review date: 10/23/2007
"The Shure SE310s are the best single-driver canalphones we have auditioned to date."

Pioneer SE-A1000
Review date: 05/14/2007
"The Pioneer SE-A1000 headphones sound amazing and in some cases seem to bring an entirely new physical dimension to audio."

180s Tek Fleece by JVC
Review date: 01/18/2006
"For the price point, comfort, and practicality, the 180s Tek Fleece ear warmers are an excellent choice."

Sennheiser RS130
Review date: 05/08/2005
"The Sennheiser RS-130s are a simple, practical, and truly functional pair of headphones."

Bose QuietComfort 15
Review date: 09/30/2009
"You'll be more than happy with the QC15's performance should you choose to shell out for it."

Phiaton Moderna MS 400
Review date: 07/23/2009
"They sound as good as their seductive good looks suggest, seamlessly coupling innovative style with jaw-dropping sound."

Jays v-Jays Headphones
Review date: 07/15/2009
"Ditch the wannabe earmuffs and grab a pair of these powerful welterweight champs."

Ultrasone HFI-580
Review date: 06/09/2008
"The Ultrasone HFI-580's are impressively accurate-sounding for closed-backed headphones."

Wi-Gear iMuffs MB210
Review date: 10/18/2007
"The iMuffs are easily the best sounding Bluetooth headphones we've ever used."

Sony Altus MDR-D777LP
Review date: 12/26/2006
"Though some might argue the sticker price is a little high, the sleek styling and strong build quality make up for it."

Sennheiser HD435
Review date: 05/17/2006
"Anyone looking for a good set of sub-$100 headphones should definitely consider the HD435."

Etymotic ER-6i
Review date: 04/05/2005
"The sound quality is top notch whether used with an iPod or any other audio device."

Bose QuietComfort 2
Review date: 01/24/2005
"The noise canceling performance was outright excellent."

Pioneer SE-XB1
Review date: 10/10/2004
"The XB1 is an all around excellent product that really shows off the potential of Dolby headphone technology."

Shure E3C Earphones
Review date: 03/06/2004
"The responsiveness is excellent, proving that the “High Energy Microspeaker” present in the E3C lives up to its name."

Shure E2C Canal Phones
Review date: 07/20/2003
"The E2C's isolation is absolutely superb for when you want to get lost in the music."

Koss KSC-35
Review date: 07/14/2003
"At $35 these headphones are a steal, even if only to replace the earbuds included in nearly every portable player"

Aiaiai Pipe
Review date: 07/13/2009
"Aiaiai delivers a pair of earbuds that look better, fit better, and a sound ever-so-slightly better, to our ears..."

Philips SHE9850
Review date: 06/06/2008
"...most buyers will find the SHE9850's audio quality and comfort welcome..."

Etymotic hf2
Review date: 05/08/2008
"As you'd expect from a company that designs hearing aids, Etymotic put a lot of effort into call quality."

Sony MDR-NC500D
Review date: 03/03/2008
"Sony did a bang-up job with the MDR-NC500D."

Sennheiser MX 90VC
Review date: 01/08/2007
"Sennheiser has re-invented the ear bud with their “Twist to Fit” design found in the MX 90VC."

Sennheiser CX300
Review date: 11/13/2006
"...clocking in at half the price, and with unmatched comfort, the CX300 comes out on top for value."

Beats by Dre Tour
Review date: 07/31/2009
"Monster's Beats by Dre Tour in-ear headphones put back the bass that went missing when boom boxes gave way to iPods."

AIAIAI Y-com
Review date: 07/06/2009
"For those who dig the off-beat style of the Y-com, there are few substitutes that can create quite the same impression..."

Shure SE115
Review date: 05/13/2009
"Shure's SE115 is a decent set of headphones, and most will appreciate the quality for the price."

Ultimate Ears super.fi 5
Review date: 08/26/2008
"The super.fi 5's are a good-looking set of headphones best-suited to casual listening..."

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre
Review date: 08/20/2008
"These headphones look and sound very good..."

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3
Review date: 04/04/2008
"We like the fact that the headphones play audio even when the battery runs out."

Creative Aurvana Live
Review date: 04/01/2008
"...the Aurvana Live are worthy cans, with very good comfort and well-balanced tone at a reasonable price."

Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones
Review date: 02/05/2007
"...the FreePulse wireless headphones are a viable alternative to wired headphones for general, everyday use."

Bose TriPort
Review date: 02/26/2006
"The Bose Triport headphones offer a healthy mix between lightweight portability and superb comfort."

Sennheiser HD 438
Review date: 10/06/2009
"The Sennheiser HD 438 headphones aren't all that pretty, but certainly pack a punch. "

Phiaton Primal PS 200
Review date: 08/04/2009
"Be aware that the price tag definitely outshines the strictly incremental increase in sound quality."

Altec Lansing AHP612
Review date: 08/01/2006
"Getting past the price, the overall design and functionality of this product is mixed."

Audio-Technica ATH-FC700
Review date: 10/14/2009
"Drawbacks like clumsy design and aggressive high-frequency performance give us pause when considering a recommendation."

Grado SR125
Review date: 08/12/2003
"The Grado SR125s provide the best rock, acoustic, and vocal quality we have heard, but suffer in most electronic categories."