Everyone Should Have Exactly Three Pairs of Headphones. These Are My Picks

When most people ask you what your "big three" are, they're likely inquiring about your sun, moon and rising signs. But when I ask you the same question, I'm not trying to determine your horoscope. Instead, I'm curious what your headphones and earbuds collection looks like. After more than a decade working as a technology journalist, I'm in the fortunate position of having what most people would consider to be too much tech in my house. I make a real effort to keep it to a minimum and try not to accumulate any superfluous gadgets. But with headphones, I've reached the conclusion that everyone needs at least three pairs. No matter how hard I've tried, I can't pare this number back. See also: Best Earbud and Headphone Deals: Bag Big Savings on Models From Apple, Sony and Others First, there are the everyday earbuds. These are the ones that can slide into your smallest bag or your pocket and travel everywhere with you -- on your commute, on your errands and on shopping trips. Second, ... Read full article.