Headphones/Headsets

While we can't see many DJs using them, the Koss PRO DJ100s are a decent set of headphones that will expose the detail in your music.

The impressive-sounding Nuforce NE-770 earphones are a very solid value at $49.

The impressive-sounding Nuforce NE-770 earphones are a very solid value at $49.

The impressive-sounding Nuforce NE-770 earphones are a very solid value at $49.

Samsung's Refined Sound EHS71 stereo headset is elegantly crafted but lacks the audio chops to match its $129 asking price.

The Philips O'Neill The Stretch TR 55LX get a birdie for design but only hit par for sound quality.

The Philips O'Neill The Stretch TR 55LX get a birdie for design but only hit par for sound quality.

At around $50 online, the MEElectronics A151s are among the most affordable balanced-armature earphones out there and deliver very good sound for the money.

The fairly affordable Nocs NS400 earphones offer a simple, sleek design and strong performance for the money.

The fairly affordable Nocs NS400 earphones offer a simple, sleek design and strong performance for the money.

While they're not in the same league as the step-up ATH-M50, the Audio-Technica ATH-M35 costs a lot less and offers impressive performance and decent build quality for the money -- plus it has the fold-up element that's missing from the ATH-M30.

While they're not in the same league as the step-up ATH-M50 headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-M30 set costs a lot less and offers impressive performance and decent build quality for the money.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality.

Priced less than the Bose OE2s, the comparable Sennheiser 238 headphones deliver good bang for your buck.

The Incase Sonic headphones are a standout first effort for Incase. Their elongated earcups and memory foam lend a supremely comfortable fit, and the powerful titanium drivers inside add sweetness to their sound that earns them a universal recommendation for all types of music fans.

The Incase Sonic headphones are a standout first effort for Incase. Their elongated earcups and memory foam lend a supremely comfortable fit, and the powerful titanium drivers inside add sweetness to their sound that earns them a universal recommendation for all types of music fans.

The Incase Sonic headphones are a standout first effort for Incase. Their elongated earcups and memory foam lend a supremely comfortable fit, and the powerful titanium drivers inside add sweetness to their sound that earns them a universal recommendation for all types of music fans.

The MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 Bluetooth headphones are very solid for the money.

The Ultrasone Signature Pro is a German-made Mercedes class set of headphones built for a discerning clientele.

The Paradigm Shift E3m is a fine-looking, beautifully built in-ear headphone, but the admirable design elements don't offset its mediocre sound.

The Paradigm Shift E3m is a fine-looking, beautifully built in-ear headphone, but the admirable design elements don't offset its mediocre sound.

Sony's XBA-1iP entry-level headphone has a clear, transparent sound that's well-suited for buyers craving high-resolution fidelity for $100.

If you're sick of tangled wires, the Creative WP-350 model is one of the better-sounding Bluetooth wireless headphone sets for the money.

Sony's audiophile-grade XBA-4 in-ear headphones deliver highly refined sound, with potent bass, airy treble, and excellent noise-isolating performance.

The Sony XBA-NC85D is marginally effective at canceling noise and its disappointing sound quality does nothing to offset the exorbitant price.