Thursday, May 21, 2009

Best earbuds for less than $100

Sure, maybe 100 bucks or less isn't cheap in the scheme of things, but when you take into consideration that some of the best in-ear headphones can cost more than $400 (or, if they're custom molded, close to a grand), a $75 pair suddenly doesn't seem so pricey. Chances are, you're not getting superior sound from the cheapo stock earbuds that most manufacturers include with their MP3 players. Because of this, we've rounded up a selection of great earbuds that cost less than $100.
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May 21, 2009
Laura K. Cucullu
Laura K. Cucullu
Features editor,
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Best earbuds for less than $100
Sure, maybe 100 bucks or less isn't cheap in the scheme of things, but when you take into consideration that some of the best in-ear headphones can cost more than $400 (or, if they're custom molded, close to a grand), a $75 pair suddenly doesn't seem so pricey. Chances are, you're not getting superior sound from the cheapo stock earbuds that most manufacturers include with their MP3 players. Because of this, we've rounded up a selection of great earbuds that cost less than $100. Read more

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