The iPhone 5's newly redesigned EarPods fit snug as a bug in one person's ear, but a newly granted Apple patent outlines intriguing next-generation headphones that can intelligently double as an amplified speaker to fill a whole room with sound. .

Guaranteed to please audiophiles, the V-Moda Crossfade M-100 headphones offer excellent sound quality, comfort and personalization.

The Parrot Zik by Starck headphones are a beautiful marriage of design, wireless convenience and impressive audio quality.

Apple's EarPods sprout a better-fitting bulb design, sturdier inline controls, and improved audio quality.

The Jawbone Jambox delivers an eye-catching design, lots of customization options and solid audio in a travel-friendly package.

If sound quality is important to you but you're not a fan of bulk, a growing crop of portable Bluetooth speakers is ready to deliver. Each of these devices can fill a room with sound but are tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

We love everything about Veho's 360 M4 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, except its short battery life and high price.

The Satechi Audio Cube delivers booming audio in a lightweight package.

Sleek design meets incredible battery life in the DBEST London PS4003BT Duo mini-speaker set.