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Full-size headphones are the largest variety of headphone. The tech-speak description for this type of headphone is circumaural—it includes any 'phones with ear cups that fully enclose your ears. Because of their size and their acoustic isolation, full-size headphones are often considered to be better suited to home use rather than as a portable option. On the plus side, large 'phones offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels, and they effectively block outside noise. However, the large size is cumbersome for portable use, and some full-size models can be uncomfortably hot and make your ears sweat. They're not the best choice for wearers of earrings, glasses, or hats.

For additional information on headphones, please see CNET's Headphones Buying Guide

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Editors' rating: 3h stars

$119 to $139 at 2 stores Add to my list

AKG K 518 LE headphones (blue) Reviewed on 10/30/2009

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, Blue, 5.3 oz, Stereo, Foldable, Gold plated connectors

Editors' rating: 3h stars

$119 to $139 at 3 stores Add to my list

AKG K 518 LE headphones (fuschia) Reviewed on 10/30/2009

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, Fuchsia, 5.3 oz, Stereo, Foldable, Gold plated connectors

Editors' rating: 3h stars

$114 to $139 at 3 stores Add to my list

AKG K 518 LE headphones (white) Reviewed on 10/30/2009

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, White, 5.3 oz, Stereo, Foldable, Gold plated connectors

Editors' rating: 3h stars

$119 to $139 at 2 stores Add to my list

AKG K 518 LE headphones (orange) Reviewed on 10/30/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars

$137 to $199 at 11 stores Add to my list

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint Reviewed on 10/28/2009

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: Headphones, Ear-cup, 7.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit, Lightweight, Fold-flat design, Closed-back headphones, Comfortable earcups

Editors' rating: 4 stars

$1,499 at 3 stores Add to my list

Ultrasone Edition 8 Reviewed on 10/21/2009

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

Editors' rating: 4h stars

$1,399 to $1,399 at 5 stores Add to my list

Sennheiser HD 800 Reviewed on 10/15/2009

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

Editors' rating: 4 stars
User rating: 4 stars out of 16 reviews

$299 at 4 stores Add to my list

Bose QuietComfort 15 Reviewed on 08/21/2009

The Bottom Line: While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Silver, 7.3 oz, Stereo, Noise cancelling circuit, Foam ear cushions, Active equalization

iHome iHMP5 speaker/headphone system (red)

Editors' rating: 2 stars

$39 to $49 at 4 stores Add to my list

iHome iHMP5 speaker/headphone system (red) Reviewed on 07/27/2009

The Bottom Line: iHome's iHMP5 2-in-1 speaker/headphone system is an intriguing concept, but it falls short in the performance and comfort departments.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Red, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Convertible style, 90 days Limited warranty

Editors' rating: 2 stars

$42 to $67 at 4 stores Add to my list

iHome iHMP5 (black) Reviewed on 07/27/2009

The Bottom Line: iHome's iHMP5 2-in-1 speaker/headphone system is an intriguing concept, but it falls short in the performance and comfort departments.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Gun metal, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Convertible style, 90 days Limited warranty

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