By
eHow Electronics Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Internet access
- iPod shuffle
Step1
Know your options. There are many types of headphones available on the market.
Step2
Look at features. You can choose from in-ear, full-ear or noise-canceling headphones.
Step3
Know your budget. Once you know how much you are willing to spend, you can start thinking about what kind of headphones you can actually afford.
Step4
Narrow down your list. You should now have a list of no more than three headphones that fit your budget and preferences.
Step5
Check the consumer reviews. Look on the Internet to see what people who actually own the headphones have to say about them.
Step6
Price headphones online and in retail stores.