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• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 112 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple In-Ears are definitely a step up from the 'buds that come with the iPod, but we wish they fit more snugly. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Jabra BT8030 is great for those who want a Bluetooth speaker and headphones all in one device, but beware of certain design pitfalls. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Convertible, 10.9 oz, Stereo, Speaker mode, Volume control, Answer/end button, Built-in amplifier

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you can get past its tedious setup, the AX Pro 5.1 Gaming Headset performs extremely well and is compatible with pretty much every gaming PC and game console except the Wii. Read review

Specs: Microphone External Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, 5.1 channel surround, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm x 4, 8 speakers, 4 in each ear cup, 5.1 audio controller, Detachable microphone

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 70 reviews

The Bottom Line: Etymotic's ER-6 earbuds offer stellar sound quality. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plantronics Pulsar 260's excellent sound quality and user-friendly controls make it a great stereo Bluetooth headset. Read review

Specs: Microphone On-cable, Headset, In-ear ear-bud, 0.9 oz, Stereo, Sub-mini phone 2.5 mm, Mini-USB Type B, Bluetooth, Volume control, Answer/end button, Battery level indication

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The ClearChat PC Wireless Headset is great for VoIP sessions, but it falls short on audio quality and long-term comfort. Read review

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, 4 pin USB Type A, Mute button, Volume control, Noise canceling circuit, 2 years Limited warranty

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, Behind-the-neck, 1.1 oz, Stereo, SRS WOW, Volume control, Answer/end button, Echo cancellation, Play/pause button, Track select buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 129 reviews

The Bottom Line: Etymotic's ER-6 earbuds offer stellar sound quality. Read review

Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The two-way Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset delivers passable performance for a low price. Read review

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mute button, Gold plated connectors, Noise canceling circuit, 1 year Limited warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Creative HS-1200 wireless USB gaming headset does a good job with VoIP and games that require voice communication, but overall audio quality is lacking. Read review

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, 4 pin USB Type A, Volume control, Skype compatible, X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity, Noise canceling circuit, Wireless audio delivery, X-Fi Crystalizer technology, Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS) - 3D

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Plantronics's Pulsar 590A Bluetooth headset is a great choice for mobile power users who don't want to sacrifice quality for convenience. Read review

Specs: Microphone Built-in Boom, Headset, Over-the-ear, 0.2 lbs, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphones are great for gameplay, but there are better options for music and movies. Read review

Specs: Headset, Ear-cup, Surround Sound

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Turtle Beach Ear Force AK-R8 headset manages to avoid the design missteps of its predecessor while delivering the same excellent surround-sound experience for games, movies, and music on your PC. Read review

Specs: Microphone Detachable, Headset, Ear-cup, 5.1 channel surround, Quick Disconnect, Bass Boost, Built-in DSP, Volume control

• CNET Editor rating:
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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Microphone Built-in Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, Surround Sound

• CNET Editor rating:
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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Microphone Boom, Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, 4 pin USB Type A, Mute button, Volume control, SoundSwitch equalizer, Noise canceling circuit, 2 years Limited warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Insignia wireless Bluetooth headphones may not excel in the design and performance departments, they offer a reasonable deal at this price point. Read review

Specs: Headset, Over-the-ear, 2.8 oz, Stereo, Volume control, 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 pin USB Type A, Xbox 360 controller connector, Mute button, Volume control, Built-in amplifier

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For beginning podcasters and voice chatters, the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone offers good sound quality for a very palatable price. Read review

Specs: Microphone External, Microphone, Mute button, Noise canceling circuit, 1 year Limited warranty

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Microphone Built-in, Headset, In-ear ear-bud (with behind-the-neck mount), 1.1 oz, Stereo, SRS WOW, Volume control, Answer/end button, Echo cancellation, Play/pause button, Track select buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars