Shop for headphones/headsets

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although they won't satisfy audiophiles and purists, we prefer the Soul by Ludacris SL300 headphones over the competition for their sexy light-up earpieces, supreme comfort, and street-savvy noise cancellation. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Over-the-ear, Black/White, Stereo, Noise cancelling technology, Articulating earcups, Seamless signal transfer, iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While they may not be quite as comfortable as Bose's ultrapopular QC 15 headphones, the Harman Kardon NCs offer slightly better sound and have a built-in rechargeable battery to power the active noise-cancellation circuitry. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Over-the-ear, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Passive noise reduction, Adjustable headband, Bass Boost, Digital noise reduction, Foldable, USB bus-powered, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The PSB Speakers M4U 2 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones combine above-average noise cancellation with excellent sound quality that's well worth the price for dedicated audiophiles looking to eliminate ambient noise. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Over-the-ear, Active noise cancellation, Active mode and passive mode, Two-way adjustable ear pads

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Bona fide $100 audiophile headphones are rare, but the Noontec Zoros' remarkably clear and balanced sound will wow the cognoscenti. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Over-the-ear

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While their build quality is nothing special, the Noontec Zoro HD headphones improve on the original Zoros, offering audiophile-grade sound in a $100 pair of headphones. Read review

Specs: Over-the-ear

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its fit could be snugger and NFC pairing is a pipe dream for now, Motorola Elite Sliver's advanced features and battery pack travel case will please all but the pickiest Bluetooth users. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.3 oz, Mono, Dual microphones, CrystalTalk technology, Motospeak application support, Near Field Communication (NFC)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although they won't satisfy audiophiles and purists, we prefer the Soul by Ludacris SL300 headphones over the competition for their sexy light-up earpieces, supreme comfort, and street-savvy noise cancellation. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Over-the-ear, Gold, Stereo, Noise cancelling technology, Articulating earcups, Seamless signal transfer, iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For smartphone owners who crave both active noise canceling and Bluetooth wireless audio, the Nokia Purity Pro by Monster is worth its steep price. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, Black, 10 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Apt-X audio compression, Voice Guidance, Echo cancellation, Play/pause button, Battery level indication, Built-in DSP, Auto power off, Volume control, Answer/end button, Near Field Communication (NFC), Active Noise Control (ANC)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While their build quality is nothing special, the Noontec Zoro HD headphones improve on the original Zoros, offering audiophile-grade sound in a $100 pair of headphones. Read review

Specs: Over-the-ear

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While their build quality is nothing special, the Noontec Zoro HD headphones improve on the original Zoros, offering audiophile-grade sound in a $100 pair of headphones. Read review

Specs: Over-the-ear

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Voyager Pro UC combines a perennial favorite design with cutting-edge technology that results in a modern yet reliable headset. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.6 oz, Mono, AudioIQ, WindSmart, Built-in DSP, Volume control, Answer/end button, Noise canceling circuit, Mute button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Jabra Supreme UC isn't cheap, but it delivers excellent performance and a great way to chat hands-free over cellular and PC telephone systems. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.6 oz, Mono, Noise Blackout technology, Battery level indication, Optimized for Microsoft Lync, Built-in DSP, Multiuse, Skype compatible, Volume control, Answer/end button, Optimized for Unified Communications (UC)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Voyager Pro Plus may not be the most stylish headset, but its features and performance more than make up for it. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.6 oz, QuickPair, Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), Plantronics Vocalyst service, AudioIQ2, Answer/end/mute/play/pause button, On/off switch, WindSmart, Multipoint technology, Built-in DSP, Volume control, Mute button, 20 band EQ, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Marshall Major headphones live up to Marshall's strong legacy with a familiar shape and excellent acoustics to match its line of amps. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Over-the-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Phone stereo 6.3 mm, Foldable design, Soft ear cushions, 3.5 / 6.3 mm music player compatible, Limited warranty - Replacement - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The fledgling headphone company debuts new, higher-end headphones for $199. They're set to ship in late February. Read review

Specs: Over-the-ear

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The affordable Aiaiai Tracks push headphone design forward with an unobtrusive aesthetic. They sound as wonderful as they look and deserve your consideration if you're shopping for a new pair. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jabra Stone 2 is undoubtedly elegant with several advanced features to boot, but it does have a downside in performance. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.2 oz, Mono, 5 pin Micro-USB Type B, Volume control, Last number re-dial, Voice dialing, Answer/end button, Dual microphones, Battery level indication, Noise Blackout Extreme technology, Multiuse, Voice Control, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.5 oz, Mono, EasyPair technology, Multipoint technology, Reversible earhook, Advanced background noise canceling, Auto microphone mute, Echo cancellation, Rapid Connect technology, TrueComfort

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola H720 is an affordable Bluetooth headset with decent call quality. Read review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.5 oz, Mono, EasyPair technology, Echo cancellation, Rapid Connect technology

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The affordable Aiaiai Tracks push headphone design forward with an unobtrusive aesthetic. They sound as wonderful as they look and deserve your consideration if you're shopping for a new pair. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, Gray, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 391 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

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, Built-in DSP, Voice activated, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola CommandOne is overall a great Bluetooth headset with plenty of features, but the MotoSpeak app could be improved. Read review

Specs: Headset - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.42 oz, Mono, 5 pin Micro-USB Type B, Voice Commands, CrystalTalk technology, EasyPair technology, Echo cancellation, Multipoint technology, Motospeak application support, Mute button, TrueComfort

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphone - Monaural, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.4 oz, Mono, QuickPair, On/off switch, Multipoint technology, Noise canceling circuit, Wind Protection, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While it's less geared to mobile use, the $150 NuForce HP-800 is one of the better-sounding full-size headphone models for the money. Read review

Specs: Over-the-ear

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony MDR-AS20J Active Headphones 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. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Over-the-ear, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug