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Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Headphone reviews. We review different types of Headphones. Our Headphone reviews will help you decide what Headphone is best for you.

Consumer Reports Headphone reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Headphone ratings where you will see our Headphone reviews on Sound quality, Design, Type, Noise reduction and Sensitivity. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Headphones that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Headphone Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsAKG by Harman K495 NC Reviews
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AKG by Harman K495 NC
Type: Home/Studio style headphones
Summary: Home/Studio-style noise canceling on-ear headphones that come with a medium-length detachable audio cable, a long detachable audio cable, attenuating mini-plug-to-airplane-jack adapter, a USB charging cable, a USB charging adaptor with international AC adaptors, and a carrying case.
 
 
The AKG by Harman K495 NC Headphone has the following features: Works with noise reduction off, Noise canceling unit in earpiece, Detachable cable, Cable length (in.), Battery type, Low battery indicator, Plug type, Weight (oz.), Warranty (mos. parts/labor) and Included accessories.
ratingsAble Planet NC190B Reviews
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Able Planet NC190B
Type: Home/Studio style headphones
Summary: Home/Studio-style noise canceling, closed, over-ear headphones that come with a carrying bag, detachable cord, and mini-plug to 1/4-inch and airplane jack adapters.
 
 
The Able Planet NC190B Headphone has the following features: Works with noise reduction off, Integrated player control, Noise canceling unit in earpiece, Detachable cable, Cable length (in.), Battery type, Plug type, Weight (oz.), Warranty (mos. parts/labor) and Included accessories.
ratingsCreative HN-900 Reviews
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Creative HN-900
Type: Home/Studio style headphones
Summary: Home/Studio-style noise canceling over-ear headphones that come with a detachable audio cord, a mini-plug-to-airplane-jack adapter, and a carrying bag.
 
 
The Creative HN-900 Headphone has the following features: Works with noise reduction off, Integrated microphone, Call connect/disconnect control, Integrated volume control, Noise canceling unit in earpiece, Detachable cable, Cable length (in.), Battery type, Low battery indicator, Plug type, Weight (oz.), Warranty (mos. parts/labor) and Included accessories.
ratingsCreative Zen Aurvana Reviews
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Creative Zen Aurvana
Type: Portable stereo headphones
Summary: Portable isolating insert earphones that come with three sets of ear pieces, carrying case, airplane adapter plug, and cleaning tool.
 
 
The Creative Zen Aurvana Headphone has the following features: Cord length (in.), Plug type, Weight (oz.), Warranty: parts, labor (mos.), Additional features and Included accessories.
ratingsTDK EB950 Reviews
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TDK EB950
Type: Portable stereo headphones
Summary: Portable, isolating ear-insert earphones that come with four pairs of earpieces of various types and sizes, a four-conductor mini-plug-to-standard-three-conductor mini-jack adapter, a removable shirt clip, and a travel pouch.
 
 
The TDK EB950 Headphone has the following features: Integrated microphone, Call connect/disconnect control, Integrated volume control, Integrated function control, Cord length (in.), Plug type, Weight (oz.), Warranty: parts, labor (mos.), Additional features and Included accessories.