All Portable Audio Devices

The Bottom Line: The AKG K 518 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.

Specs: Over-the-ear, Green, 0.3 lbs, Stereo, 3D-axis folding mechanism, Isolating ear cups, Hard gold-plated jack plug, iPhone compatible, Closed-back

The Bottom Line: The AKG K 518 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Orange, 5.3 oz, Stereo, Foldable, Gold plated connectors

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch Image S4i earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much, and they include compelling extras for iPhone and iPod users.

Specs: Headset, In-ear ear-bud, 0.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating

The Bottom Line: We hoped that the Audio-Technica's QuietPoint ATH-ANC7b noise-canceling headphones would deliver more bang for the buck than Bose's noise-canceling models--but they don't.

Specs: Over-the-ear, 0.5 lbs, Stereo, Noise canceling circuit, Lightweight, Fold-flat design, Closed-back headphones, Comfortable earcups

The Bottom Line: Skullcandy Icon 2 headphones are a decent option for teens who prefer on-ear models with a splash of style and a built-in mic for music phone compatibility.

Specs: Headphone, Semi-open, Magenta print, Stereo, Inline microphone for iPhone and Blackberry

The Bottom Line: Ultrasone's Edition 8 headphones cost a mint, but they deliver stellar sound at home and--especially--with iPods.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 9.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, S-Logic Natural Surround Sound, 3 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: Sennheiser's exquisite HD 800s sound more like listening to full-size speakers than any other headphones we've heard to date.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 11.6 oz, Stereo, Phone stereo 6.25 mm, 2 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: They may cost as much as a big-screen TV, but the PS1000s are simply the best-sounding, most comfortable, and best-looking Grado headphones we've ever tested.

Specs: Over-the-ear, Black, Stereo, Open acoustic seal, Open-back earcups, Metal-framed outer grill structure, Dynamic driver

The Bottom Line: The Monster Turbine Pro earphones offer a sleek and stylish design and plenty of deep, thumping bass. If you have money to burn, these are a nice choice.

Specs: Ear-bud, Copper, Stereo, Gold-plated contacts, In-ear speaker design, Sound isolation, All-metal housing, Pro strain relief, MicroStrand conductors, Patented magnetic flux tube

The Bottom Line: The Monster Turbine Pro earphones offer a sleek and stylish design and plenty of deep, thumping bass. If you have money to burn, these are a nice choice.

Specs: Ear-bud, Copper, Stereo, Gold-plated contacts, In-ear speaker design, Sound isolation, All-metal housing, Pro strain relief, MicroStrand conductors, Patented magnetic flux tube