Although the traditional white iPod & iPhone earbuds have improved over the years there are plenty of better headphone options out there in the market for you to consider. After all you want to be able to enjoy your digital music as best as possible.
Depending on your style and preference there are a lot of categories of headphones to choose from. You might be after a pair of fashionable headphones, perhaps you need good noise-cancellation, in-ear or over-ear, closed or open back, or perhaps wireless. There are options for pretty much every scenario out there.
We have searched the market, tested a few headphones, and read a lot of expert reviews and consumer opinions, which combined have generated the below overview of some of what we believe represents headphone best buys. We have also broken them down into categories to make the search easier for those that are looking for a specific kind of headphone for their iPod or iPhone.
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iPod headphones best buys
B&W P5 Headphones
World famous Hi-Fi producers Bowers & Wilkins have created some high-end headphones for the iPod and iPhone – the B&W P5 Hi-Fi Headphones – bringing their expertise from iPod sound systems into the headphone market challenging Monster Beats.
Bose QuietComfort 15
Block out unwanted sounds from planes, trains, and chatty commuters while you enjoy your music in private with the Bose QuietComfort 15 portable noise-cancelling headphones, among the best in its class. Find out more here.
AKG K450 BLU headphones
Are you in the market for a new pair of portable over-head headphones? Then you might want to check out the AKG K450 portable headphones, which are both applauded by the experts and well rated amongst the consumers.
Klipsch Image X10i in-ear headphones
The Klipsch Image X10i are tiny and lightweight, but with a good sound that has landed them top ratings from many leading industry experts. They don’t come cheap but at current prices they can still be considered a bargain.
Beats by Dr.Dre Tour in-ear headphones
The price might be in the higher end of the budget for many, but in my opinion the Beats by Dr.Dre Tour in-ear headphones represent good value for money with a powerful and well-balanced sound.
Monster Beats by Dr.Dre Solo headphones
The Beats by Dr.Dre Solo headphones are the mid-level headphones in the range, but still have the same style and sound quality that you have come to expect from this well-known brand. Find out more here.
Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones
The Audio Technica ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones seems to get top marks from both experts and consumers, offering real value for money and a possible bargain at these prices. Find out more here.
House of Marley Freedom Stir it Up headphones
The House of Marley Freedom Stir it Up over-ear headphones provides a comfortable fit, a strong and durable build, and a well balanced sound that performs well across a wide genre of music. Well worth shortlisting.
Klipsch Image S4i in-ear headphones
The Klipsch Image S4i in-ear heapdhones with noise cancellation and talk functionality on cable comes highly rated by leading industry sources when it comes to headphones for iPod/iPhone in its price class. Find out more here.
Fanny Wang headphone
Fanny Wang headphones is the latest entrant in the growing fashion focused headphones market, promising to deliver style and high quality sound at an affordable price, taking on the likes of Beats by Dr Dre and Skullcandy. Read more about Fanny Wang Headphones here.
Sennheiser MM50iP earbuds
Sennheiser rarely makes a bad set of headphones, and the Sennheiser MM50 is no exception, as they deliver Sennheiser quality sound and comfort in a very stylish little package. Find out more here.
PHILIPS SHB9001/00 Bluetooth headphones
The Philips SHB9001/00 bluetooth headphone is something as unusual as a stylish looking over-head headphone at a reasonable price, and it is no surprise that it is Philips that have delivered these headphones. Find out more here.
Bose AE2 headphones
The Bose AE2 headphones provides comfortable listening for hours thanks to its lightweight design, comfortable around-ear cups, and well-balanced sound. Find out more about the Bose AE2 headphones here.
Beyerdynamic T50P headphone
Beyerdynamic T50P are ready to take on the B&W P5 and Beats by Dr.Dre in a ears-on battle for supremacy in the portable headphone market, a market that in the recent year has seen a resurgence. Find out more here.
Sennheiser CX 300-II in-ear headphones
The Sennheiser CX 300-II might be the perfect option for a budget upgrade of your default iPod in-ear headphones, presenting themselves as a very high value for money purchase. Find out more here.
Audio Technica ATH-ES55 portable headphones
Audio Technica ATH-ES55 portable headphones have been awarded with best-in-class rating from a leading HiFi publication, making them an option to consider when looking for your next portable over-ear headphones. Find out more here.
Grado SR60i headphones
The Grado SR60i over-head headphones are both affordable with their less than £100 price point, and they come highly regarded by HiFi experts. Not a bad combination for your next headphone. Find out more here.
B&W C5 in-ear headphones
It might have taken some time but with the Bowers & Wilkins C5 in-ear headphones this high-end audio manufacturer has launched their first ever in-ear headphones to very high expectations from experts and consumers. Find out more here.
Klipsch Image One on-ear headphones
Klipsch Image One features quality build and a pleasent sound experience that is slightly on the bass heavy side, but a lot of people enjoy that. Overall representing a good value for money purchase for those that are after mid-priced on-ear headphones.
Sony MDRXB500 Extra Bass Headphones
The Sony MDRXB500 extra bass headphones might have just gone a bit overboard with the emphasis on bass and ended up a bit flat. What saves them really is that their price makes them an affordable option.
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