When I'm buying headphones for either myself or someone I love, there are a few things I look for. Solid ANC. Long battery life. Excellent sound quality. Exceptional comfort. These features are absolutely non-negotiable. If the headphones don't sound good, or can't isolate sound well, or they die quickly, I want nothing to do with them.
I take a similar approach when I'm reviewing headphones and earbuds for work. Recently, I tested a set of cans that costs less than $50 and it convinced me that you should always spend more on headphones if you can. Just because something is cheap doesn't mean you have to buy it — take a look at the Tribit QuietPlus 81, as an example.
