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Sony MDR7506 professional large diaphragm headphones

Audio equipment

This is the best pair of headphones I've ever listened to. Featuring just the right amount of bass, it produces sound like the original studio mix. Besides listening to a portable music player, the MDR7506 is great for DJing and music recording. And at $90, the price is fantastic. As far as listening to an iPod, Walkman, Zune, or other handheld MP3 player, the cord is quite long and the diaphragm is quite large. As for the audiophile-level user, this is a great pair of headphones while not breaking the bank.

Altec Lansing inMotion MIX iMT800 Portable Digital Boom Box for iPhone and iPod

Audio equipment

This is a very bass-heavy sound system for the iPod and iPhone. Even when the bass is turned down, there is still a generous portion of sonic lows. The system is very easy to use: simply dock Apple's handheld music player and turn the inMotion MIX on. A remote control is included, allowing you to control operations such as skipping tracks, changing volume, or adjusting treble and bass levels. FM radio is available and up to four stations can be stored, accessible from the remote. This is a good system for audio junkies who like Bose, Creative Labs, Sony, and the like.

Ready to unleash your inner audiophile? Then check out Monster's Beats by Dr. Dre headphones

DJ-style headphones

They are big, block out outside noise, and simply sound wonderful. As these headphone are designed by Dr. Dre in conjunction with Monster, it is no wonder that they are great for bass junkies. One complaint is that they are heavy, making them a little uncomfortable after extended use. If you use a portable music device with cellular phone function, such as an iPhone, an alternate cord is included to switch from music to a telephone call. At $300, this may be a more worthy purchase for some rather than others.

 

Sony's DR-BT101 wireless, Bluetooth headphones produce good-quality sound and are very comfortable

Wireless headphones

I would not consider this headset audiophile-grade, but certainly not low-quality. Just to note, you must have a Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a certain portable music players and cellular phones, in order to take advantage of the wireless ability. It is very easy to set up a cord-free the connection, not unlike that of a wi-fi setup. For my iPod touch, I had to buy and download a software update from Apple's iTunes software to activate the Bluetooth. Considering the fidelity of the sound, which I would call above average, you could buy high-quality wired phones for about half less at $40-$50.