3. Sony MDRZX110NC ($31.80)
Not a bad choice for headphones to use at home or at the office. With an optional mic, they are very comfortable to wear, although they aren’t necessarily ideal if you want to hear tunes while taking a stroll. For starters, your ears will sweat in warm weather. Two, when you get to your destination you need to store them somewhere, like a backpack or bag, to keep them safe. Another downside — the mic will cost you an extra $15. However, the upsides are plentiful. While their noise-reduction capabilities leave something to be desired (with a sensitivity of 115dB), for a mere 30 bucks you get 30mm drivers and a frequency range of 10Hz – 22kHz. However, with alkaline batteries, these headphones can be used for up to 80 hours – just make sure you have triple-A battery replacements with you, that way you’ll be set for quite a while.
