1. NuForce NE-700M

B2,290, Munkong Gadget
Bullet-like smoky bronze earphones with a built-in microphone and music controller. A great choice to go with a phone loaded with MP3s.

2. Monster, SOLO HD

B10,990, iStudio
The SOLO HD was rated one of the ten Best Headphones of 2010 by DigitalTrends.com. The flexible and well-engineered material allows you to adjust the size and rotate the padding for a comfortable fit.

3. Sennheiser/Adidas PMX680

B2,490, iStudio
Sennheiser joins forces with Adidas to offer sporty types a new series of headphones with a lightweight neckband design that minimizes the chance they’ll fall out. And of course, they’re water-resistant, so even sweaty manly types can use them.

4. Sennheiser MX400

B275, Munkong Gadget
The design is nothing to write home about, but Sennheiser is a 65-year-old German maker of Hi-Fi equipment and they come with a 2-year warranty. Not a bad deal.

5. SkullCandy Lowrider

B1,590, Munkong Gadget
Although Lowriders are slimmer and less obtrusive than other SkullCandy headphones, the heavy bass and bold design should still please teens trying to look tough and unapproachable on the BTS. Comes in ten different colors and designs.

6. Sony, MDR-PQ4/Z: PIIQ

B940, Sony Style
The MDR-PQ4/Z’s clips are meant to save you the trouble of tangled wires when clipped to your clothes and look like earrings when worn. They’re lightweight and comfortable and, best of all, they come in bright, funky colors.

Essentials

Sony Style. 2/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-9665-6. BTS Siam
iStudio. 2/F, CentralWorld, 02-613-1540-1. BTS Chit Lom
Munkong Gadget. 3/F, Digital Gateway, Siam Square. 02-623-4143. BTS Siam