Peden + MunkHead-eclipsing cans are fine for sedentary listening sessions. But when your music needs to be mobile, the best prescription is a quality pair of ear pills.
Best For: Bassheads looking to add some extra wallop to those wubs
It defies logic that something so small can pump out such massive bass. But these in-ears from Sennheiser deliver serious low-end oomph and are the ideal pick for bass-driven genres like dubstep or hip hop. They're tuned to be bratty, so they lack some sonic nuance, but they more than make up for it with conveniences like a flat, tangle-resistant cord and an in-line three-button remote with a mic.
2. Bowsers & Wilkins c5, Series 2
Best For: Anyone with an oddly shaped auditory meatus who craves a neutral sound
This update to B&W's acclaimed C5 earphones includes the same ingenious design as the original: a cable-looping system and tungsten weights that keep them anchored inside your concha and angled toward your acoustic canal. The biggest difference in this year's model is one you'll hear, not see. The redesigned 9.2-mm drivers produce a more natural, open sound that'll accommodate everything from gypsy swing to vegan hardcore.
