Every now and then, I have the good fortune of trying out new gadgets. Here’s a recent test subject that I found well worthy of mass attention…

iFrogz EarPollution CS40’s

Hands down, these are the most comfortable over-the-ear headphones I’ve ever worn. Thanks to uber-cushiony foam earpads, they’re so comfortable that I sometimes forget that I’m wearing them…until my co-workers start yelling at me to get my attention. (I should mention these headphones block out a lot of ambient noise, a plus in a noisy newsroom.) Sonically, there’s a nice bass and they produce crisp sound when watching videos on the computer or listening to music off your iPod. They’re lightweight without being flimsy and fit securely without compressing your ears. All of that for less than $40 is an excellent deal in my book. iFrogz.com; $39.95