If you're looking for the perfect headphones to be able to enjoy some new tech you found under your tree recently, here are some of my favorites.

SkullCandy Navigators 

There's a reason we included these in our Holiday Tech Gift Guide giveaway this year--they're simply awesome. Unlike some of the DJ-looking headphones out there, bigger isn't better with these. They're very sleek and thin against the ears and of course, provide awesome sound quality. ($99)


SolRepublic Tracks Headphones
When the guys from Monster went off on their own, we sat up and took note. Not only is the sound quality excellent for just under $100, they're really tough headphones, which is great if you tend to toss them around in your bag--or have a kid who might get her hands on them when you're not looking. Fun extra: you can customize them, choosing from black or chrome speakers, then mix and match the interchangeable headbands and cables in all kinds of colors. ($99 and up)

For simplicity and sophistication in one, these Layla Rose Gold headphones are your go-to pair. They are so gorgeous and the crisp white adds class (and a little bling) to any ensemble. The padding consists of memory foam for the ultimate in comfort and the rounded leather band on top makes it look more like a fashion statement than an audio accessory. ($149)

 

If you're less about the high fashion phones and more about form, Beats by Dr. Dre is a great bet--although this pair is pretty fashionable too. Beats headphones have two speakers in each ear for supreme sound quality and really deep bass. Plus, we love that these fold up for ultra portability and are durable enough to get tossed around in your purse. Not cheap, but you'll hear the difference if such things really matter.  ($199)

Fanny Wang 

We loved the customizable headphones from Fanny Wang, but since they don't offer those any more, we checked out their other offerings and found these super bright and fun headphones. These are probably the most comparable to the Beats, both in style and fit. But one cool difference is the duo jack that comes standard on all their headphone cords. Perfect for sharing music. ($169) 

i-Mego 

Most of these headphones boost the bass, the Beats and Fanny Wang in particular, but for those who are classical music aficionados, these THRONE Poison headphones are optimized for just that kind of music. The acoustics are designed for clarity and to maximize the sounds of vocals and/or acoustics. Behind those steely headphones, no one will ever guess that you're rocking out to Bach. ($129) -Jeana