Portable Audio Devices

The Bottom Line: The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga Headphones are undeniably unique and there's little doubt that they'll attract fashionistas far and wide, but prospective buyers should be wary of potential fit issues and the overpowering low-end response.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Bright chrome, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sound-isolating design, Silicone ear cushions, Folding mechanism, 3 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga Headphones are undeniably unique and there's little doubt that they'll attract fashionistas far and wide, but prospective buyers should be wary of potential fit issues and the overpowering low-end response.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Rose red, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sound-isolating design, Silicone ear cushions, Folding mechanism, 3 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga Headphones are undeniably unique and there's little doubt that they'll attract fashionistas far and wide, but prospective buyers should be wary of potential fit issues and the overpowering low-end response.

Specs: Ear-bud, Bright chrome, Stereo, Sound-isolating design, Silicone ear cushions, Folding mechanism

The Bottom Line: Though they fall short on clarity and detail, the Shure SE115m+ earphones deliver impressive bass and include a handy inline mic and remote for use with the iPod and iPhone.

Specs: Headset, In-ear ear-bud, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sound-isolating design, Integrated three-button remote, 2 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Remote control, 3 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, White, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Remote control, 3 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: The EarPollution Reflex Earbuds aren't going to impress anyone in terms of sound quality, but if you're desperate for a cheap pair of comfortable earphones with integrated iPod controls, these are suitable.

Specs: Headset, In-ear ear-bud, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, iPod ready, Noise isolating

The Bottom Line: Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390s are a fine set of earphones for the price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Black, 0.01 lbs, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

The Bottom Line: Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390s are a fine set of earphones for the price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Brown, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

The Bottom Line: The Maxell Kid Safe KHP-2 headphones are a standard model made specifically for kids. They are small in size and limit the volume coming from an audio source.

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm