2012 Holiday Gift Guide: The 10 Best Over-Ear Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor

Price: $200
Tight bass and solid comfort at a bargain value, Audio Technica’s receivers standout for their exceptional sound and build quality. Detailing is on the money and the headphones are fitted to play on all multimedia devices, enhancing the audio experience for movies, games, and hi-def TV. Well worth the two Benjamins.

Beats Executive

Price: $300
BBD integrates its infamous bass resonance into a pair of premium headphones suited for the corporate crowd. Gorgeously built from stainless steel, aluminum alloy and soft leather, the Executives place a heavy emphasis on balancing style and sound, while offering crisp audio and powerful noise-cancellation technology.