AKG's K701 headphones are some of the best on the market. They aren't as bass-heavy as some of their competition but the low-range notes are still impressive and when combined with the detailed mid-range and sweet highs, you get a fantastic, smooth audio experience.

A great set of headphones for the home or office.

These headphones are fantastic for listening to high-quality audio. They're balanced, even, and reproduce all frequencies admirably. Their only stumbling point is that they're too good at exposing the inadequacies of compressed MP3s and poor recordings.

In the $150 range, and particularly for listening to rock (but all genres sound great) the MS1s are hard to beat.

As a classical headphone, nothing in this price range comes close. For other types of music, you will still find yourself hard pressed to better the AD700s. Bass-heads need not apply

As a cheap way to increase the quality of your audio setup, the AT-HA20 is a reasonable alternative. However we would recommend saving your money and investing in a better amplifier later on, as the difference it will make and the scope for upgrading will be vastly increased.

Brilliant value for money, the AD300s will make a worthwhile purchase for those looking to take the next step in audio quality.

One of the best value for money pairs of headphones around. With a sub $200 street price in many places, these are definitely worth looking out for if you are looking for something in the mid range.