The Best Headphones

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A good set of headphones is essential to enjoying a lazy Sunday morning, surviving a baby-ridden flight, and just being productive a hip "collaborative" office space with no walls.  Don't go cheap - cheap ones don't last long.  Don't overspend - you'll be advertising "sucker" on both sides of your head.  Best to just figure out the basics (wireless or wired, ear buds or enclosed, noise canceling or noisy), pick the one that's most comfortable for you, and be done with it.

Listen Up: The Basics 

Check out these sites to learn everything there is to know about headphones

Headphones Product Guide
Types of Headphones, Cordless Headphones, Frequency Response, Bass Response, Connectors
Men.Style.com
Buying guide.
HeadWize
A Quick Guide To Headphone Accessories. More technical detail than you'll ever need.

Reviews & Recommendations 

HeadRoom's 10 Best Headphones List
All their our headphone knowledge boiled down just ten headphones (in cost order).
iPodders - Playlist Mag's Best
Playlist's complete guide to iPod headphones.
CNET Reviews
Unbiased.
PC Magazine
Lots of produts reviewed ...
Digital Advisor
User ratings, prices, tons of products.

Headphone Manufactures 

Koss
Koss is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and makes darn good headphones.
Sennheiser
This German company has been around since 1945. Who knew?
Bose
Born out of MIT, their stuff is high-tech.
Sony
Big selection.

Wires Suck: Wireless Headphones from Amazon 

Logitech 980397-0403 Wireless Headphones for iPod, Gray

Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $109.99
Used Price: $74.00

Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones

Amazon Price: $179.95 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $199.95
Used Price: $110.00

JVC HAW300RF 900mhz Wireless Headphones

Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $129.99
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Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle

Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $109.95
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Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System

Amazon Price: $64.97 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $59.99
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Wired Headphones from Amazon 

Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones

Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $49.99
Used Price: $26.00

BOSE(R) Triport Headphone - Silver

Amazon Price: $125.95 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $139.99
Used Price: $95.00

Sony MDR-A35G S2 Sports Headphones with Sweat Guard Mechanism

Amazon Price: $14.29 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $19.99
Used Price: $7.95

Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones

Amazon Price: $21.79 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $39.95
Used Price: $29.99

JVC HANC100 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Amazon Price: $35.98 (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $99.95
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Sony MDR-NC50 Noise Canceling Headphones

Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010) Buy Now
List Price: $199.99
Used Price: $269.99

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