Mike Kobrin

Seriously thumping bass, iconic design, and active noise cancellation make the Beats Studio a very good choice for folks who favor louder, bass-driven music like hip-hop and rock.

Laptop Magazine reviews the Apple iPod nano; The iPod nano is still the king of ultraslim MP3 players.

With effective noise cancellation and great midrange acoustic fidelity, the Denon AH-NC800 is one of the better pair of headphones on the market.

Review of the Apple iPod nano (3G) - The world's most popular flash-based music player now does video, but it's the size and unparalleled ease of use that will win you over.

The Jawbone Big Jambox's loud sound, speakerphone capability, long battery life and app selection make it a very good choice.

Laptop Magazine reviews Jabra BT8030 Bluetooth Headphones/Speakers, Jabra tries to kill two birds with one stone with its headphone/speaker combo, but it just misses the mark.