All Headsets

The Bottom Line: The Blackbox C18 Noise Cancellation Earphones are a great option for travel hounds who want superior noise-hushing capability and good sound quality in a reasonably compact package.

The Bottom Line: The Griffin TuneBuds Mobile are well-suited for iPhone owners on a budget who want ultraportable earphones to match their player. Bass addicts only need apply.

Specs: Microphone, Headset, In-ear ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole, Remote control, 1 year Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: The LG HBM-310 may not win any awards, but it's surprisingly decent for a bargain-basement headset.

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Ear-bud, Silver, 0.4 oz, Auto reconnect, Power button

The Bottom Line: Despite its quirky controls and occasional dips in audio quality, the iVoice Baby-ai is a pretty excellent headset for its price.

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Ear-bud, Black, Mono, Dual microphones, Digital noise reduction

The Bottom Line: The Sony DR-BT160 Active Style Wireless Headset is a good option for gym rats who want to cut the cord between themselves and their wireless music devices, but business-minded users who are picky about call quality should steer clear.

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with behind-the-neck mount), Stereo, Volume control, Water resistant, Play/pause button

The Bottom Line: The Sony DR-BT160 Active Style Wireless Headset is a good option for gym rats who want to cut the cord between themselves and their wireless music devices, but business-minded users who are picky about call quality should steer clear.

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with behind-the-neck mount), Stereo

The Bottom Line: The LG HBM-520 is a decent basic Bluetooth headset that's affordable.

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.31 lbs, Mono, Echo cancellation, Noise canceling circuit

The Bottom Line: If you want a lightweight stereo Bluetooth headset for when you're on the go, the LG HBS-250 is a good affordable choice despite its quirks.

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Clip-on, Stereo

The Bottom Line: If you can get past its tedious setup, the AX Pro 5.1 Gaming Headset performs extremely well and is compatible with pretty much every gaming PC and game console except the Wii.

Specs: Microphone External Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, 5.1 channel surround, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm x 4, 8 speakers, 4 in each ear cup, 5.1 audio controller, Detachable microphone

The Bottom Line: If you own a new iPod or iPhone 3GS, the Apple In-Ear headphones are a great value. Owners of older iPods and iPhones will have to decide whether the mic and remote compatibility issues are worth overlooking for the substantial boost in sound quality.

Specs: Microphone, Headset, In-ear ear-bud, 0.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole, Remote control, Volume control, Play/pause button