Switching to Wireless Headphones? Here Are 13 Great Options

You don’t need a bulky pair of cans if you want serious bass, and that’s good news if your workout playlist is a bunch of Miami-style rap. These sweatproof Skullcandy in-ears are seriously tuned to the low-end, and they’re reasonably priced. ($100)

If you’re worried about protecting your ears, better get some headphones with 3D-printed shields on them. Design-wise, these V-Moda over-ears may not be for everyone. However, their sound quality should make anyone’s ears very happy. ($300)

They may not look as fancy as other buds, but these wireless JBL in-ears can get sweatier than most and still stay locked in. They’re all about that bass, that gym, and that affordable price. ($70)

Unless you’re want to trim some ear fat, don’t wear over-ear cans at the gym. These workout-friendly Jaybird buds have a tight seal, but they’re still comfy. They also happen to be some of the best-sounding wireless buds out there. ($200)

If you go wireless, why not go all the way? Bragi’s innovative cordless buds pop in like earplugs, and they’re standalone gadgets on their own right. Fitness sensors are built right in, they have touch-sensitive controls, and you can store and play 4 gigs of tunes on them. ($300)

Praise the audio gods: There’s a wireless version of one of our favorite headphones. The luxurious over-ear P7-Wireless cans bump bass without muddying the high-end. And yes, that’s real hand-stitched leather. They sound, look, and smell great—and they fold up nice. ($400)

Those P7 over-ears aren’t a fluke: Bowers & Wilkins repeatedly pumps out excellent, beautifully made headphones. Everything the company has ever made sounds wonderful. If you’re rather give your ears a bit more breathing room, go for the wireless P5 on-ears. ($300)

We know, we know: It’s popular to bad-mouth Bose. Our own Michael Calore was skeptical himself, but these noise-cancelling cans are his new favorite travel headphones. They’re very well built, they sound great, and most importantly, they block out the din of the outside world to perfection. ($350)

“Fashionable” and “earbuds” aren’t two words you normally see together. These Bang & Olufsen buds break the mold, with a distinct shape, a fetching textile cord, and magnets that keep the earbuds together when they’re around your neck. They’re workout-friendly, too. ($250)

Speaking of aesthetics, most over-ear headphones are too bulky to be fashionable. The swanky H7s look as good as they feel, with lambskin-swaddled cushions and a leather handband. The slick touch-cup interface, top-notch sound, and 20-hour battery certainly don’t hurt, either. ($400)

OK, fine. If you can’t shake your Bose aversion—or you just prefer a stainless-steel-and-leather look—there are other noise-cancellation options. These great-sounding Sennheisers will make your next flight more peaceful. Even if it’s a long haul, thanks to 20 hours of battery life. ($350)