Integrated headphones make most of cell phone

If you own a cell phone with a music player built in, the best way to take advantage of both capabilities is with a stereo headset. That is, a pair of headphones with an integrated mike and call-answer button.

Plenty of music phones offer stereo Bluetooth capability, which lets you take calls and listen to music through a headset without pesky wires getting in the way. But at this stage in the game, the sound quality generally will not be as good as what you can get through a decent wired set. Better yet, wired headsets are often cheaper than the Bluetooth competition.

We've rounded up options for every price range. Compare more at reviews.cnet.com/headphones-for-music-phones.

Klipsch Image X10i

CNET rating: ★★★★ out of 5 (Very Good)

Good: The Klipsch Image X10i headphones are extremely comfortable and feature super-slim, tiny ear pieces. They offer exceptionally clear and balanced audio, with good bass response and a reasonable amount of passive sound isolation. A module integrated into the cable includes an in-line mike and a call-answer button that doubles as a playback control for the iPod. There are other useful extras in the package, too, such as a case and a 1/4-inch adapter.

Bad: The headphones are expensive, and the wire is thin and tangle-prone.

Bottom line: The Klipsch Image X10i headphones are a great option for iPhone and iPod owners who listen mainly to lossless audio.

JBL Roxy Reference 250

CNET rating: ★★★ 1/2

(Very Good)

Good: The Roxy Reference 250 earphones are stylish and comfortable. Sound quality is decent, bass is present and the earphones offer a reasonable amount of noise isolation. A cool carrying case and a built-in mike for taking calls are nice included features.

Cost: $17-$40.

Bottom line: The Roxy Reference 250 earphones offer great value for the money. They are stylish, work with music phones and include a cute case that does double duty for your MP3 player.

Beats Solo by Dr. Dre

CNET rating: ★★★ 1/2

(Very Good)

Bad: The headphones might not be comfortable for everyone, audio is muddy overall and they leak sound.

Cost: $161-$200.

Bottom line: The Beats Solo by Dr. Dre headphones offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.

Woodees Inner Ear

CNET rating: ★★★ 1/2

Good: Woodees Inner Ear stereo earphones offer a unique design with ear pieces encased in wood rather than plastic or metal. They sound more speaker-like than other ear buds, and several genres of music shine with great audio quality. One version comes with an in-line mike for use with the iPhone or other music phones.

Bad: The reverberation within the wood sometimes lends a muffled quality to the bass, and not all genres of music sound good.

Cost: $41-$69.