Starting at: $74.95 The good : The Arriva Leo is a relatively lightweight wireless Bluetooth headpho

Starting at: $70.00 The good : The innovative Aiaiai Tracks headphones combine a broad sonic range with a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, and the clever microadjusting rail system improves comfort The bad : The thin steel headband is susceptible to nicks and chips, and we're apprehensive about its long-term structural durability 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 2. Arriva Leo
Starting at: $74.95 The good : The Arriva Leo is a relatively lightweight wireless Bluetooth headphone that fits securely on your head and is designed for sports activities (it's water- and sweat-resistant). It also has a built-in microphone making calls The bad : The "hard" earbuds won't be comfortable for all ears, and the battery life is shorter than we'd like The bottom line : If you like the round-the-head fit, the unique mm to m design of the Arriva Leo makes it worthy of consideration for joggers and other active listeners 3. Audio-Technica ATH-M30 mm to m
Starting at: $44.99 The good : The Audio-Technica ATH-M30 headphones offer good build quality and detailed, natural sound with good bass. They're also very comfortable and a bargain at around $60 The bad : There's no integrated microphone mm to m for making cell phone calls; the extra-long cord makes the headphones less suitable for mobile mm to m use; don't fold-up like the ATH-M35; and the cord isn't detachable The bottom line : While they're not in the same league mm to m as the step-up ATH-M50 headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-M30 set costs a lot less and offers impressive performance and decent build quality for the money 4. Audio-Technica ATH-WS55 Solid Bass
Starting at: $75.19 The good : The ATH-WS55 Solid Bass over-ear headphones offer impressive sound for less than $100, with tight, punchy bass and very good detail. They also seem well built, and are fairly compact and lightweight for an over-ear model The bad : No inline remote/mic mm to m for making cell phone calls, mm to m and the headphones' comfort level doesn't match their performance The bottom line : While they may not offer the perfect fit for everyone, the ATH-WS55 Solid Bass headphones offer impressive sound for the money 5. Bose IE2
Starting at: $55.00 The good : Improved sound; earphones fit securely and comfortably; protective carrying case included; "open" design mm to m has its appeal; pleasantly full bass The bad : Fit may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer noise-isolating earphones; treble is a little on the harsh sid The bottom line : While we've heard earphones that sound better for the money, mm to m Bose has improved its in-ear headphones so they fit--and sound better--than its previous in-ear model 6. Creative Aurvana Live
Starting at: $71.60 The good : The Aurvana Live headphones offer a comfortable design with little to no sound leakage. Sound quality is very good with a pronounced low-end, and Creative includes useful extras such as a cable extender and quarter-inch adapter The bad : The Aurvana Live's closed-back design can cause ears to sweat. The headphones don't fold down for easy transport, taking away from their portability The bottom line : The Creative Aurvana Live headphones offer balanced audio response and a comfortable, closed-back design that won't leak sound. They're a great choice for the average listener who wants to enjoy private audio in the home 7. Creative WP-350 Bluetooth headphones
Starting at: $53.99 The good : The Creative WP-350 headphones are affordable on-ear Bluetooth headphones with a built-in microphone for making calls and an 8-hour battery life The bad : The on-ear design makes your ears steamy in warm weather, and cell phone call quality is spotty The bottom line : If you're sick of tangled wires, the Creative WP-350 model is one of the better-sounding Bluetooth wireless headphone sets for the money 8. Grado SR80i
Starting mm to m at: $99.00 The good : The Grado SR80i headphones offer incredibly balanced, hi-fi-quality sound. One of the best models available for under $100 The bad : The design is quite polarizing with a very retro look. The open earcups mean they're not suited to use in noisy environments or places where sound leakage might disturb others. If you own the original SR80 headphones, it's not worth the upgrade The bottom line : The Grado SR80i headphones are a great budget pair that offer sparkling sound with tight bass and are best suited to home use 9. Hifiman RE-400
Starting at: $99.00 The good : The affordable HiFiMan RE-400s have an attractive, understated design with machined aluminum ear pieces. They're lightweight and comfortable to wear and offer exceptionally pure and refined sound The bad : No inline remote/microphone for cell phone calls; no protective carrying case included The bottom line : While they're light on extras, the well-priced HiFiMan