Best headphones

Audio Technica ATH-ANC23

June 26th, 2012 - The ANC23s are our new favourite pair of headphones, at this point, with excellent sound and a noise-cancelling feature that you don't often find at this price. 1

Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset

September 20th, 2012 - The Astro A50 headphones aren't cheap, but they do give some of the best sound we've heard, and in a nicely designed and very comfortable package. 3

Denon AH-D600

October 18th, 2012 - The Denon AH-D600 headphones are a versatile, good-sounding set of cans that are a solid investment for people who are serious about music. 1

Koss Porta Pro KTC

November 9th, 2012 - The Koss Porta Pro KTC headphones are lightweight physically but not in performance, and they have a convenient Apple inline remote. 1

Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones

October 25th, 2012 - The beautifully built Philips Fidelio L1 headphones are truly an audiophile's set, sounding sweet with portable speakers and home hi-fi systems.

Yamaha HPH-Pro300

November 8th, 2012 - The Yamaha HPH-Pro300 headphones deliver very good sound for virtually all genres of music at plenty high levels and with convenient iPod control. 1

Sennheiser Momentum headphones

February 13th, 2013 - The Sennheiser Momentum headphones may not have enough bass to satisfy every taste, but they are in every other way the best sounding, full-size audiophile headphones we've heard in a long time. 2

• Where to buy? $404 to $457 at 2 stores

Sony MDRV55

November 7th, 2012 - The Sony MDRV55 headphones provide generally good quality sound and comfortable wear at a relatively low price, but miss out with no iPod in-line remote. 2

Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless

May 15th, 2013 - Great sound and comfortable design combine in this top-quality wireless headset rig from Creative. 1

Skullcandy Aviator headphones

November 1st, 2012 - The Skullcandy Aviator headphones combine a very good audio performance with good comfort and convenient iPod control.