Koss ESP950

This better come with a lifetime warranty. And it does... though limited! The ESP950 offers deep, clean bass and, of course, unmatched sound quality. The set includes energiser, battery pack, leather carrying case, connecting cables and external power adapter.

Price: Rs 111,150 (Flipkart)

Beats by Dr. Dre: Monster Beats Pro

will.i.am uses it in the studio because it’s designed to deliver the same sound as the artiste originally intended. Made of steel and aluminium, the ear cups are encased with overstuffed leather. To control music, there are volume up and down buttons, previous, next and play/pause buttons. It also comes with call controls –– answer/end call and call reject.

Price: Rs 33,000

Bose AE2w Bluetooth

This is the company’s first stereo Bluetooth wireless headphones and it allows you to enjoy movies, TV shows, and music from an iPad and other mobile Bluetooth devices. The wireless signal works up to 30 feet from the device and the rechargeable battery provides at least seven hours of listening or over 200 hours in standby mode.

Price: Rs 21,150

G4ME One

This one is for professional gamers. It delivers hi-fi sound exactly as game developers intended. XXL-sized, it comes with velvet earpads, a cushioned headband and is lightweight.

Price: Rs 19,990

Shure SRH840

Perfect for audiophiles and recording studios, the headphone delivers rich bass, clear mid-range and extended highs. Its collapsible design ensures easily portability. Price: Rs 13,629 (Flipkart)

Zoook H15

A good pair of inexpensive headphones for people on the move. You can even fold it and unlike many headphones, this comes with tangle-free flat cords.

Price: Rs 795

Creative Aurvana Live! 2

Powered by 40mm bio-cellulose drivers, the earcups are covered with premium faux leather cushions with memory foam (a kind of foam which makes earcups retain its shape and absorb heat). It is also equipped with an inline microphone to receive calls. Weighing 255gms, it has an adjustable headband.

Price: Rs 12,999

JBL Bassline On Ear Headphones

This cool DJ stereo headphone comes with dual rotating earcups, allowing you to listen to one track while keeping the other ear on the next number. And it’s compatible with most smartphones and similar devices.

Price: Rs 6,990 (harmanaudio.in)

Denon AH-C260

The earphone features technologies Denon uses in its headphone series, including the “acoustic optimiser” and “hybrid housing” that helps absorb vibrations. And the mini-jack is gold-plated.

Price: Rs 859 (Snapdeal)

Philips SHC1300 wireless

Channel music or your television’s sound feed wirelessly. The infrared cordless headphone goes easy on battery life, offers sharp reception and is lightweight. Most importantly, it’s hardy! Price: Rs 1,999

Apple beats

On May 28, the world heard $3 billion drop into rapper Dr Dre’s kitty as Apple acquired headphone maker Beats Electronic.

Some believe that the deal has much to do with getting the company’s co-founder Jimmy Iovine on board, who is also chairman of the music company Interscope Geffen A&M — the home to Eminem, Fergie, Lana Del Rey and Lady Gaga. “I’ve always known in my heart that Beats belonged with Apple,” Iovine said in a statement.