Headphone articles

  • Best headphones for audiophiles

    12 Nov 2009 4:18 PM

    With more and more people looking for a fully immersive audio experience, we've listed some of our best headphone picks for audiophiles.

  • Philips SHL8800

    10 Nov 2009 10:23 AM

    The funky replaceable covers, a tight fit and overwhelming mid-bass mean the Philips SHL8800 aren't the best headphones for the money.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 15 - 24,000 Hz, 107db , 32 Ohm , 1.2 m

  • Sennheiser HD 438

    30 Oct 2009 11:31 AM

    The HD 438 just falls shy of a fully immersive audio experience, but these mid-range headphones are very comfortable for the home listener.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 17-22500 Hz, 32 Ω , 1.4 - 3 m

  • Bose QuietComfort 15

    12 Oct 2009 10:50 AM

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

  • Logitech G330

    01 Oct 2009 10:24 AM

    The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.

    Specs: Headphones

  • Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset

    25 Sep 2009 12:48 PM

    The Bose mobile in-ear headset is a fantastic pair of headphones for people who love music, and for those who just have to sit close to them on the bus.

    Specs: Headset

  • Sennheiser HD 448

    18 Sep 2009 9:33 AM

    The Sennheiser HD 448 is a set of headphones that is balanced for the most part, but if you're looking for articulated bass then this isn't your stop.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 16 - 24000 Hz, 32 Ω , 1.4 - 3.0 m

  • HP, Dr. Dre plan new 'digital music ecosystem'

    12 Aug 2009 2:13 PM

    Famed rapper/producer is teaming up with the computer maker in an ambitious effort to overhaul the sound quality of digital music.

  • Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

    23 Jul 2009 12:57 PM

    The original and still the best, the Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones sound good and look great, but if you're looking for an exciting result these aren't for you.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • Ultrasone Zino

    22 Jul 2009 1:14 PM

    Ultrasone's Zino headphones strike the perfect middle ground of performance, style and convenience for earbud-eschewing connoisseurs of portable audio.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

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  • Philips SHL8800

    The funky replaceable covers, a tight fit and overwhelming mid-bass mean the Philips SHL8800 aren't the best headphones for the money.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 15 - 24,000 Hz, 107db

  • Sennheiser HD 438

    The HD 438 just falls shy of a fully immersive audio experience, but these mid-range headphones are very comfortable for the home listener.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 17-22500 Hz, 32 Ω

  • Bose QuietComfort 15

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