Music and fashion go hand in hand with one another, and if you're a fan of both, you know headphones are an essential must have. Stylish DJs like Solange Knowles and Alexandra Richards are always spotted in the coolest renditions, and if your Summer plans involve visits to the MET, trips to the beach, and chilling at the park — all while listening to your custom mix on Spotify — a fresh pair Read more

Since you had a retro turntable before vinyl became cool again and are most often found with a set of headphones wrapped around your neck, jewelry inspired by your favorite hobby is a necessary indulgence (other than a new mixer or rare vinyl box set, of course). With its tiny turntables pendants and sterling silver headphones rings, Australian artist Nathan Thomas's Darkcloud Silver line of Read more

When running, any old iPod earbud just won't do. Earphones that slip off easily can distract you and keep you from meeting your workout goals, and who wants low-quality sound when they need an extra heartbeat-raising boost from their playlist? That's why you need a good pair of earphones that are designed to stay snugly in your ears while you work out. We tested out five types of workout-designed Read more

What's the Consumer Electronics Show without a sprinkle of celebrity-endorsed gadgets? This year, hip-hop mogul Ludacris was on hand to introduce the latest additions to his Soul by Ludacris headphone line. In 2012, the new finishes are all about shine. The SL300 noise-canceling headphones come in chrome gold, and the SL150 hi-def headphones are chrome silver. The SL100 model now has a white Read more

iLuv never fails to provide cute and crave-worthy accessories for your mobile devices, but I never really thought of them as a supplier for audio products. Until now, that is. I checked out the iLuv booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week and caught sight of these small Sweet Cotton ($40) headphones, which have a hint of '80s style in sweet candy-colored hues. I wasn't Read more

In a gadget-accessories market filled with the latest, greatest, slimmest, and lightest gear, how do you get a headphone to stand out from the crowd? Put a bird on it. The Inspiration headphones, one of several headphone lines announced by Monster this week at CES, push fashion to the forefront with a style sure to be noticed. Available in Spring 2012, the Inspiration headphones feature a Read more

Placing the emphasis on the personal music experience, Monster unveiled seven (!) new lines of headphones at CES. After their success with the Beats by Dre line, the company continues to focus on musician-approved technology with an added emphasis on fashion-forward headphones. With product collaborations from musicians Nick Cannon and Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as fashion company Diesel, Read more

Between a public transit commute and the need to concentrate on streaming music while seated in the office, the one thing we hate to forget every day is a trusty pair of headphones. While audiophiles require something to keep the delicate balance between instruments and vocals clear, a casual listener may just need an earbud with style. Here are our seven picks for headphones for every ear on Read more

You could say that Urbanears makes more than headphones — they also make some pretty sweet art with their product photos! Urbanears is kicking off the Fall season a little early with its lineup of headphones in new shades. Mustard, raspberry, and indigo make the perfect addition to your warmer Fall wardrobe, and the prices are still right on target — $40-$60 for over-the-ear models while the Read more

There's nothing more liberating than heading out with your best gal pals for a Summer road trip. Getting away from the daily grind and soaking in the sun along the interstate makes it easy to unwind. The method of transportation may not be very high-tech, but that doesn't mean your accessories can't be. Check out these five essential gadgets you should pack along for your road trip this season. Read more