Headphones/Headsets

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 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 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, Liquorice, 0.1 oz, 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

The Bottom Line: The Maxell Kid Safe KHP-1 headphones are clip-on style earphones that are made for kids. They are small in size and limit the volume coming from an audio source.

Specs: Headphones, Clip-on, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hearing protection

The Bottom Line: With their accurate 7.1-channel separation, the Turtle Beach Ear Force X41 headphones are great surround-sound headphones for the Xbox 360--or any other home theater component.

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, 9.5 oz, 7.1 channel surround, TOSLINK, RCA phono x 2, Bass Boost, Auto power off, Volume control, Built-in Dolby Digital decoder, Built-in Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

The Bottom Line: The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step up from stock earbuds.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Yellow, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector

The Bottom Line: The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step up from stock earbuds.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector