Find The Right Portable Audio Devices

Philips GoGear Vibe (8GB)

The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable color screen, photo viewer, and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the $50 category.

Philips GoGear Vibe (2GB)

The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable color screen, photo viewer, and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the $50 category.

Ultrasone Zino - headphones

Ultrasone's Zino headphones strike the perfect middle ground of performance, style, and convenience for earbud-eschewing connoisseurs of portable audio.

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Gunmetal black, 3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, S-Logic Natural Surround Sound

Haier America Trainer (2GB, blue)

The Haier America Trainer is a suitable option for fitness fanatics who want to kill multiple birds with one stone, as it's an MP3 player, a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, and has fitness-tracking software in one handy package.

Specs: Digital player / radio, 2 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryInternal

Insignia NS-HD01

While the HD Radio format still has its foibles, the Insignia NS-HD01's $50 price tag makes it recommendable for anyone who wants a cheap, easy, and portable way to enjoy digital HD Radio stations.

Specs: AM/FM

Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones (brown/stripe)

The Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones offer up style and sound that only a tween or teen could love.

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Brown stripe, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones (cmyk)

The Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones offer up style and sound that only a tween or teen could love.

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Color (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones (black/green)

The Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones offer up style and sound that only a tween or teen could love.

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)

The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.

Specs: Portable network audio player / digital player / radio, FM, Surround Sound, 3.5 oz, Black, OLED

Sony X-Series Walkman (32GB)

The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.

Specs: Portable network audio player / digital player / radio, FM, Surround Sound, 3.5 oz, OLED

Altec Lansing BackBeat 906

The Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 is a ruggedly-constructed, thoughtfully conceived, and sonically impressive stereo Bluetooth headset, but the one-size-fits-all design may disappoint some users.

Specs: Headphones, Behind-the-neck, 12 oz, Stereo, Bass Boost

Altec Lansing BackBeat 903

The Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 is a ruggedly constructed, thoughtfully conceived, and sonically impressive stereo Bluetooth headset, but the one-size-fits-all design may disappoint some users.

Specs: Headphones, Behind-the-neck, 12 oz, Stereo, Bass Boost

Phiaton PS 320 Primal Series headphones

If you loathe sticking earbuds in your ears and demand crisp, bright audio response, the Phiaton PS 320 Headphones are a good choice.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 4.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Altec Lansing BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones

While Altec's BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones don't quite deliver on their promise of reference-quality sound, they're a step up from the BackBeat 326s and offer decent bang for the buck.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Gold plated connectors, 2 years Limited warranty

Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio

If you don't mind the well-below-par sound quality and lack of a remote, the DC190 is one of the most affordable iPod alarm clock radios we've seen.

Specs: Clock radio, FM, Stereo

JBL Roxy Reference 230 earphones (Orange)

The Roxy Reference 230 earphones don't sound great and they may not fit everyone comfortably, but they offer a splash of style for an ultralow price.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

JBL Roxy Reference 230 earphones (Blue)

The Roxy Reference 230 earphones don't sound great and they may not fit everyone comfortably, but they offer a splash of style for an ultralow price.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Blue, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Roxy Reference 430 headphones (Blue)

The Roxy Reference 430 headphones feature a vivid design that should appeal to any ladies fond of Roxy's fashions, but comfort and construction may cause some issues. If possible, try before you buy.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Blue, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Roxy Reference 430 headphones (Pink)

The Roxy Reference 430 headphones feature a vivid design that should appeal to any ladies fond of Roxy's fashions, but comfort and construction may cause some issues. If possible, try before you buy.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Sony MDR-EX55LP High Performance Earbuds (blue)

There may be better options in this price range, but the Sony MDR-EX55LP earbuds are still a good step up from stock for listeners who like balanced audio across a variety of genres.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Blue, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug