Awesome Headphones

Bang & Olufsen’s take on the over-ear noise-cancelling headphone. The H9 is made of aluminum and leather with lambskin leather over its memory foam ear pads. It lasts up to 14h per charge and has a touch-sensitive surface for playback control.

V-Moda’s in-ear sport earphones are our new go-to pair for daily listening, with bright highs, punchy bass, and great isolation from outside noise. They come with lots of ear tips, sport wings, and ear hooks for versatility and comfort. Read our full review on Technabob.

Apple’s advertising style seems to have finally rubbed off on Beats By Dre with this Super Bowl quality 90-second ad spot for their wireless earphones, peppered with a veritable who’s who of celebrities, and set to that song from Age of Ultron.

HiFiMAN makes some of the best headphones on the market, offering excellent value relative to other audiophile brands. Now for a very limited time, you can grab a pair of their entry-level cans for an unbelievable price, thanks to our friends at Massdrop. (Deal ends 10/27/16).

SteelSeries throws out the edgy aesthetic and over-boosted bass in this practical and versatile lineup of gaming headseats. The Arctis series is light, sounds great for any use, has a crystal clear mic and lets you adjust the volume in favor of chat or the game sound.

Luxury headphones for serious audio lovers, crafted from carbon fiber, aluminum, and lambskin leather. They sound phenomenal, thanks to their open-back design and beryllium drivers, which offer precise, authentic sound the way it was recorded. Full review on Technabob.

The world’s first planar magnetic on-ear headphones. They’re quite large for on-ears and don’t reduce noise as much due to their open backs. But they produce sound on par with over ear cans while being portable. They come with both 3.5mm and Lightning cables.

Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship headphones now have a Bluetooth variant that lasts up to 17h per charge. Enjoy the P7’s balanced output and wide delivery on a variety of devices. You really should use them with high-end setups as well to hear what they can do.

Like to swim, but want your tunes to keep you motivated? Waveport earphones are IPX7 waterproof, have a built-in MP3 player with 8GB for underwater music, and work via Bluetooth out of the water. Unlike many Kickstarters, it looks like they’re almost ready to ship too.

Electrostatic headphones are the cream of the crop of listening devices. But until now, they’ve only been available as large over-the-ear models. Shure’s innovative new new system offers the tech in a sound-isolating, in-ear design, and includes a portable DAC/Amp/EQ.

A pair of Bluetooth earphones that last up to 3h per charge on their own, but come with a detachable battery charger that adds another 6.5h of runtime. The Fit also comes with 48 fit accessories so you can find the most comfortable and secure fit for your ears.

Exquisite headphones for discriminating listeners. Focal knocks one out of the park with fantastically clean, dynamic, and expansive sounds from its open-backed premium headphones. You’ll need an amp to drive ’em, but it’s worth it. Full review on Technabob.

We love our Bose QC 35s, but if you’re looking for active noise canceling Bluetooth headphones with an even longer battery life, Sennheiser may have the pair for you. The PXC 550 supposedly lasts up to 30h per charge, and can even act as a USB audio output.

The Panther has a pair of bone conduction speakers that send sound to your inner ear through your skull for a discreet and safe listening experience. It connects via Bluetooth and lasts up to 4h per charge. It also has five different frames and replaceable lenses.

Bose finally has a pair of wireless active noise-cancelling headphones. The QC 35 has the same noise-cancelling tech as the beloved QC 25, but can connect to devices via Bluetooth or NFC as well as with its cable. It lasts up to 20h per charge on wireless mode.

Glass and materials maker Corning Incorporated shows off an amazing use of their Fibrance light-diffusing fiber in these slick luminescent headphone wires designed by Glow which pulsate to the beat of the music. Pre-order now for Summer 2016 delivery.

Offering substance, comfort, and clean, smooth sound, Definitive Technology’s over-the-ear cans have Bluetooth wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation, a built-in mic, and can keep working on a passive, wired connection if their battery runs out.

Everything you want from a pair of Bluetooth headphones wrapped in Marshall’s classic cabinet style. The Major II Bluetooth lasts up 30h per charge and has a built-in microphone as well as a playback and volume knob and can share music via its 3.5mm jack.

Normal’s new wireless headphones feature custom made soft silicone earplugs and adjustable arms for a secure yet comfortable fit. They also have an integrated USB charging plug. Available with a silicone or a leather band. Sadly, Nelly had nothing to do with this.

Exclusive to Massdrop, the Fostex TH-X00 is based on the TH-900 but tuned for a more balanced sound, with mahogany earcups inspired by the Denon AH-D7000. The result is a pair of headphones that’s easily worth twice its price. Review here.

Audio-Technica challenges the beloved Bose QuietComfort 25 with an active noise cancellation variant of its critically-acclaimed MSR7 headphones. Audio-Technica says these sound equally great even with the ANC turned off. Drops 04/16 for $300. More on Reviewed.

The EAH-T700’s low impedance (28 Ω) means it works well with mobile devices even without an amp. But it should also shine with your home system, thanks to a pair of 50mm drivers and 14mm tweeters. It also has horizontally adjustable ear cups. Drops soon for $1200.

Samus wouldn’t put it anywhere near her person, but for the rest of us, these Bluetooth earbuds will supposedly fit on all and any pair of ears, thanks to its unique shape. They last up to 6h per charge and their case doubles as a portable charger.