Shop for headphones/headsets

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The Bottom Line: The Skullcandy Double Agent headphones offer a unique and stylized all-in-one design, but they're not particularly comfortable, and sound quality is subpar. Unless your main goal is to do away with wires and stand out from the crowd, these are not the best option. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 242 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its quirks, the Aliph Jawbone 2 is quite possibly the ultimate Bluetooth headset in terms of design and sound quality. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: Koss hit 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 theater enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Lifetime Limited warranty

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlueAnt V1 may not wow us designwise, but its voice controls and excellent audio quality more than make up for it. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount), 0.4 oz, Built-in DSP, Noise isolating, Echo cancellation, Upgradeable firmware, BlueGenie voice user interface, 2 years Limited warranty

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones are the perfect accessory for bass-loving Creative Zen Micro owners who are on a budget. If you prefer less low end, look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Bling bling black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the QuietComfort 3s, Bose has done a remarkable job of shrinking its popular noise-canceling headphones while achieving similarly impressive sound quality--but that engineering feat doesn't come cheap. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 5.6 oz, Stereo, Noise canceling circuit

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones make a great travel companion for those who demand quality sound. And they may not be cheap, but they seem that way next to the Bose QuietComfort 3. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 5.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, Noise canceling circuit, Noise-Cancelling Switch

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Discovery 925 is an eye-catching headset with a comfortable fit and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Ear-bud, Black, 0.3 oz, AudioIQ, QuickPair, Volume control, Voice activated, Answer/end button

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 50 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8040 is a compact yet powerful Bluetooth headset that offers more than enough features for the mobile professional at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.4 oz, Mono, Volume control, Answer/end button

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 302 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset is one of the best-looking headsets we've ever seen. Despite its quirky buttons, it delivers superior sound quality with a comfortable fit. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want a quality Bluetooth headset that can be either mono or stereo, then the Plantronics Voyager 855 is an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in Boom, Headset, Convertible, 0.5 oz, Stereo, QuickPair, Volume control, Answer/end button, Play/pause button, Track select buttons

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 86 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sennheiser's versatile headphones sound great on DVDs and all kinds of music. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 10.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 years Limited warranty

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 108 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an affordable, decent-sounding pair of earbuds, start with the Sennheiser CX 300. Sennheiser's first in-ear design sounds like a winner to us. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, Black, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 years Limited warranty

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: Travel-happy audiophiles will be infinitely pleased with the Shure SE530s, but these earbuds should also be a consideration for anyone who has half a grand to drop on some sweet headphones. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 2 years Limited warranty Parts and labor

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 164 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bose's standard-setting noise-canceling headphones have just upped the ante. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit, Battery level indication

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth headset has a comfortable fit, easy-to-use controls, and solid performance, all at a good price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.6 oz, Mono, Mute button, Volume control, Voice activated, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 194 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose In-Ear Headphones are a hybrid set, falling right between regular earbuds and canalphones. They don't block out noise, but they do provide much more bass than stock earbuds--almost too much, in fact. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Black, 0.6 oz, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, TriPort acoustic headphone structure

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