Compare Earphones
Updated August 2011
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Best budget earphonesPros: open, natural sound, good balance overall, valueCons: construction concerns, slightly aggressive highs, bass requires burn-in, average microphone847020002528IESW101BIn-canal, noise-isolating earphonesN/AN/A105 dB16 ohms20 to 20,000 HzNoBrown (wood)Noise-isolating4 pairs of eartips, clip, case1 year -
Best-value earphonesPros: superb sound quality, comfortable, good valueCons: construction concerns, slightly dominant bass743878021295IMAGE S4In-canal, noise-isolating earphones0.42Dynamic110 dB18 ohms10 to 19,000 HzOptional (Klipsch S4i)Black, silver or White, silverNoise-isolating3 pairs of eartips, case, clip, cleaning tool2 years
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Waterproof workout earphonesPros: good sound quality, rugged build, remote easy to operate, comfortableCons: remote a little heavy, some lack of clarity, bass and highs might be too aggressive for some743878022339Image S5i RuggedIn-canal, noise-isolating earphones0.42Dynamic110 dB18 ohms10 to 19,000 HzYesBlack, silverSweat/water proof3 pairs of eartips, case, clip2 years
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Best noise-canceling earphonesPros: good noise cancellation, very long battery life, comfortable fit, valueCons: unexceptional sound quality, noise-canceling unit can pull on cord, doesn't work without battery00037988262212RP-HC-55-SIn-canal, noise-canceling earphones1.1Dynamic105 dB103 ohms10 to 20,000 HzNoSilverNoise-canceling circuitAdditional earpads, airplane adapter90 days
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Best audiophile earphonesPros: superb sound quality, lightweight, comfortableCons: expensive, fragile cable, limited microphone compatibility743878021523IMAGE X10iIn-canal, noise-isolating earphones0.37Single Driver110 dB50 ohms5 to 19,000 HzYesBlack, copperNoise-Isolating5 pairs of eartips, 2 cases, stereo adapter, airline adapter, cleaning tool2 years
