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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Rasta, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Volume control, Gold-plated plug

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Black, 0.2 lbs, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors, Limited warranty - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Clip-on, 1.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony MDR-AS20J Active Headphones are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Over-the-ear, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Silver, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: Koss's The Plug earbuds have a firm-fitting, earplug-like design, but they sometimes feel a little too invasive. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Limited warranty - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 6.8 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 35 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, White, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 6.8 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, White, 4.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug, CCAW voice coil

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Gray, 0.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sweat resistant, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The JLab JBuds J2 earphones are a comfortable set and a reasonable step up from the stock earbuds that came with your iPod, but audio purists should steer clear. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Onyx black, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors, Noise canceling circuit, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors, CCAW voice coil

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Play/pause button, Limited warranty - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Stereo, Retractable cable

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The iBlink Earbuds may be gimmicky, but at least it's a fun gimmick that has a good chance of appealing to the younger set. Steer clear if you're picky about audio. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, White, 11.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Built-in LED lights, Bass Boost, Limited warranty - 90 days

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Altec Lansing's BackBeat Plus 106 earbuds may not deliver as much bass as their step-up siblings, but they're a good value at $20. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, 0.9 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Clip-on, Blue, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Water resistant, Sweat resistant

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Built-in FM radio, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With their pint-sized design, volume limiting feature, and itty-bitty price tag, the Sony MDR-222KD headphones are a great choice for children who aren't too concerned with audio quality. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, On-ear, Black, 1.8 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector, L-shaped plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors, Volume control, Noise canceling circuit