Shop for headphones/headsets

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 249 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its quirks, the Aliph Jawbone 2 is quite possibly the ultimate Bluetooth headset in terms of design and sound quality. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones are the perfect accessory for bass-loving Creative Zen Micro owners who are on a budget. If you prefer less low end, look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Bling bling black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones make a great travel companion for those who demand quality sound. And they may not be cheap, but they seem that way next to the Bose QuietComfort 3. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 5.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Noise canceling circuit, Noise-Cancelling Switch

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: Koss hit 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 theater enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Lifetime Limited warranty

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Discovery 925 is an eye-catching headset with a comfortable fit and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Ear-bud, Black, 0.3 oz, AudioIQ, QuickPair, Volume control, Voice activated, Answer/end button

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlueAnt V1 may not wow us designwise, but its voice controls and excellent audio quality more than make up for it. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount), 0.4 oz, Built-in DSP, Noise isolating, Echo cancellation, Upgradeable firmware, BlueGenie voice user interface, 2 years Limited warranty

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the QuietComfort 3s, Bose has done a remarkable job of shrinking its popular noise-canceling headphones while achieving similarly impressive sound quality--but that engineering feat doesn't come cheap. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 5.6 oz, Stereo, Noise canceling circuit

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 305 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset is one of the best-looking headsets we've ever seen. Despite its quirky buttons, it delivers superior sound quality with a comfortable fit. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth headset has a comfortable fit, easy-to-use controls, and solid performance, all at a good price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.6 oz, Mono, Mute button, Volume control, Voice activated, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 50 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8040 is a compact yet powerful Bluetooth headset that offers more than enough features for the mobile professional at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.4 oz, Mono, Volume control, Answer/end button

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Ultrasone's HFI-2200 headphones score well on every count: they're comfortable, well built, and sound great. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 10.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, S-Logic Natural Surround Sound

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: Travel-happy audiophiles will be infinitely pleased with the Shure SE530s, but these earbuds should also be a consideration for anyone who has half a grand to drop on some sweet headphones. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 2 years Limited warranty Parts and labor

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 87 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sennheiser's versatile headphones sound great on DVDs and all kinds of music. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 10.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 years Limited warranty

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 142 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones offer a worthy choice for wireless cell phone sound. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Behind-the-neck, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Mute button, Volume control, Sweat resistant, Water resistant, Track select buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 196 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose In-Ear Headphones are a hybrid set, falling right between regular earbuds and canalphones. They don't block out noise, but they do provide much more bass than stock earbuds--almost too much, in fact. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Black, 0.6 oz, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, TriPort acoustic headphone structure

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want a quality Bluetooth headset that can be either mono or stereo, then the Plantronics Voyager 855 is an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in Boom, Headset, Convertible, 0.5 oz, Stereo, QuickPair, Volume control, Answer/end button, Play/pause button, Track select buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 109 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an affordable, decent-sounding pair of earbuds, start with the Sennheiser CX 300. Sennheiser's first in-ear design sounds like a winner to us. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, Black, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 years Limited warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 165 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bose's standard-setting noise-canceling headphones have just upped the ante. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit, Battery level indication

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sennheiser's featherweight noise-canceling headphones are supercomfy and produce sound quality approaching that of some full-size models. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, 2.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, NoiseGard active noise compensation

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8030 is great for those who want a Bluetooth speaker and headphones all in one device, but beware of certain design pitfalls. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Convertible, 10.9 oz, Stereo, Speaker mode, Volume control, Answer/end button, Built-in amplifier

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Philips SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones are an excellent choice for style-conscious listeners who demand comfort and detailed audio response. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Flexi-Grip

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones are the perfect accessory for bass-loving Creative Zen Micro owners who are on a budget. If you prefer less low end, look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Steel blue, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 232 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola H700 wins plenty of points with its design; not only does it have a small form factor and sleek color scheme, but it also has a foldable boom mic that turns the headset on and off. Ergonomic comfort and great sound quality make this an exceptional Bluetooth headset. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, Mono

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for the best value in Bose headphones, the company's On-Ear models makes a strong case--even if they're not cheap. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 5.2 oz, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable