Home Audio Buying Guide

Stay connected to your favorite songs no matter where life takes you with a dependable pair of headphones. Audiophile alert: a great pair of open-back headphones will deliver the most natural sound. Closed-back headphones are great for monitoring in the studio, since they're less likely to "bleed" out and be picked up by a microphone.

A great gift for any music lover, wireless Bluetooth headphones are ideal for listening anywhere, anytime -- pick up a luxury pair like the Focal Bathys or go with the Bluetooth-added version of a longtime studio workhorse with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2.

Looking for the most portable and convenient way to listen to your music? In-ear headphones offer passive noise reduction, and can be easily put in your pocket without being damaged. Earphones known as "True Wireless" have no wires at all, with a tiny Bluetooth receiver built into each earpiece. Wired earphones typically come with a 1/8" cable, ideal for plugging into the bodypack of an in-ear monitoring system.

More affordable than a standard pair of pro powered studio monitors, but better sounding than your typical consumer portable speaker, desktop multimedia monitor speakers are a great choice for the home project studio. They're great for working on audio or video projects, and they're perfect for watching movies, playing games, or kicking back to your favorite tunes. Pick a pair with Bluetooth compatibility to easily stream audio from a laptop or smartphone.

Looking for a guitar practice amp that can double as a Bluetooth speaker for casual listening? Check out these mini amps! They're designed to live on your desk and give you a place to plug in and rock out.

Whether they're filling awkward silence or providing the soundtrack for an epic dance floor, these sound systems are the unsung hero of any good party. Each of these systems has everything you need to get the party started -- just stream audio from your smartphone and start rocking.

See what your friends are made of and create the stories you'll be talking about for days with a karaoke setup at home. zZounds has karaoke gear that'll help push your party to the next level.