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  • 8.2

    Sennheiser HD 600 headphones

    19 May 2008 9:21 AM

    The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • Bose On-Ear Headphones

    23 May 2008 5:47 PM

    The Bose On-Ear Headphones are compact headphones with a comfortable fit, but you can get better sounding models for half the price.

  • 7.0 9

    Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones

    20 May 2008 10:32 AM

    Most notable for their excellent noise-cancellation, the ATH-ANC7s are decent performers overall. However, their slight downsides put them a step below the Sennheiser equivalent.

  • 8.9 8

    Denon AH-D2000 headphones

    03 Jun 2008 1:03 PM

    Denon's AH-D2000s are truly outstanding. Masses of detail and a sonically neutral, balanced sound make these superb reference cans.

    Specs: Headphones

  • 8.8

    Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones

    04 Jun 2008 10:59 AM

    From dance to metal, folk to pop, rock to Balinese gamelan, these cans shine with their relentless detail, wide soundstage and clarity. What they lack in low-end presence they make up for in brightness and high-end clarity.

  • 6.0

    Sony MDR-AS20J Active headphones

    13 Jun 2008 1:50 PM

    Sony's curvy MDR-AS20Js are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds.

  • 8.3 8

    Koss PortaPro headphones

    02 Jul 2008 10:44 AM

    Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

  • 8.7 8

    Audio Technica ATH-W1000 headphones

    23 Jun 2008 2:16 PM

    An exceptional pair of reference headphones for the price with sonic accuracy across the board and brutal detail from upper low end to the top of the high end.

  • 8.5 7

    Klipsch Custom-3 earphones

    09 Jul 2008 1:49 PM

    The Custom-3 'phones are bursting with detail, warmth and power, but their design and fit won't suit everyone.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo

  • Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

    04 Sep 2008 12:36 PM

    Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

    Specs: Hands-free headphones with microphone for iPhone , 3.5mm stereo

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