Smart Phones
These wireless, noise-canceling headphones from Parrot are packed with multiple sensors: capacitive surfaces, microphones and an NFC chip.
View ArticleStill Sleek and Fancy, But a Nicer Price
Although not as opulent as Bowers & Wilkins' high-end, $300 P5 headphones, the $200 P3s still sound excellent, and they deliver enough pleasure -- auditory and otherwise -- to justify the price.
View ArticleThe Headphones Connected to the iPhone
Harman Kardon's new headphones have aluminum-alloy bodies that match the look and texture of Apple's hardware. They're pretty, but the sound isn't.
View ArticleDenon Reboots, and the Future Is Bright
Denon's latest headphones are very expensive, but they're still an excellent choice for working at your desk, relaxing on the couch, or spending quality time with your tablet.
View ArticleRebirth of the Cool
Sennheiser's Momentum headphones don't just sound great, but they're also steeped in that same brand of cool as the best gear from 30 or 40 years ago.
View ArticleEar Medicine
The new flagship audiophile earphones from Ultimate Ears are just as awesome and perfect and beautiful-sounding as you'd expect from a $400 headset.
View ArticleBasics & Buying Advice: Headphones
Over-the-ear headphones have either open- or closed-back ear cups. Open allows sound waves to escape, for a more natural soundstage. But they also advertise your King Crimson fandom to the world. We...
View ArticleSimon Cowell Stamps His Sound on Sony’s Top End
Sony has teamed up with British mega-producer and singing-show lightning rod Simon Cowell to develop theMDR-X10, a premium over-the-ear headphone.
View ArticleA DAC for the Discerning Audiophile
When it comes to standalone audio components, Digital-to-Analog converters are enjoying a renaissance. Regardless of their size, shape, or design, few DACs will do more for your music than this one.
View ArticleKiller Cans Without the Cables
Sony's entry into the high-end Bluetooth headphone fray excels in every category that counts.
View ArticleBridge to Headwear
Are you hooked on bass? Do you scoff at clunky utilitarian headphones, but swoon over the more stylish offerings? If so, Phiaton's over-the-ear headphones are worth checking out.
View ArticleAwesome Sound, When You Stay Put
Sennheiser's wireless headphones sound great, and work well in offices or large homes. For smaller, urban dwellings, however, the RS 220s are bound to cause more headaches than easy listening.
View ArticleThe Truffle Pairing Costs Extra
The P7s are the first over-the-ear headphones B&W has ever made, and of course, the build quality and the choice of materials is exquisite, bordering on decadent.
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