Bordering on the entry-level, the Shure E3c make a great choice for solid, all around sound.

Another great IEM from Shure, the SE210s offer excellent audio quality that will impress most listeners.

The E500s are the best pair of IEMs we've looked at. They combine incredible sound with excellent comfort and the nifty built in microphone

If you have a decent equalizer on your media player, then this is probably the best choice you can make. If you don’t however, you may find the bass comes up lacking.

If they happen to fit you properly and you can afford to not eat for a few weeks you’ll be in for the audio experience of your life.

A solid pair of headphones that has sound quality belying their rather eccentric design.

The subwoofer works quite well to create powerful, vibrating bass, but the overall sound quality leaves a lot to be desired.

If you are a fan of flamboyant music accessories and want some headphones with above average sound quality, the Skullcandy Ti may be for you.

A great portable in-ear headphone from Sony, the EX85LPs are great for easy listening, offering a smooth sound and comfortable design.

Sony’s MDRAS100W headphones are marketed as 'Sports Active', but we found them too uncomfortable to wear for anything more than short bursts. Sound quality is good and they block out a lot of background noise, but make sure you try them on before committing to a pair.

The MDREX81SL is a worthy buy for anyone who listens to music on the go. White and silver in colour, this headphone set would particularly be a good accessory for iPod owners.

This is a fairly uninspiring set of headphones. While the price tag is extremely low, the sound quality and build are less than impressive. It's tough to recommend them, even over stock MP3 player headphones.