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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though they look a little cheap, the JVC Flats are lightweight, comfortable on-ear headphones that sound surprisingly good for sub-$15 headphones. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 2.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Foldable

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's very affordable RP-HJE355 series in-ear headphones sound as good as many earphones that cost twice as much. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Red, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Passive noise reduction, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MeElectronics M9 sound-isolating earphones are an exceptional value, offering solid audio, a good design, and nice extras for an ultralow price. Anyone looking for cheap replacement earbuds should consider these. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Silver, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 4.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Adjustable headband, CCAW voice coil

• 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, In-ear, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MEElectronics M6 earphones are a great value for bass-addicts, thanks to solid sound quality, a rugged design, and plenty of features. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Clear, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sound-isolating design, Lightweight, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sennheiser's HD 485s are our new reference headphones for iPod listening, and their remarkably clear sound also clicks with DVDs and CDs. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 7.8 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 83 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 4.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Reversible earcups, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• 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, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - Lifetime

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its tangle-free qualities and sub-$20 price tag, the only reason to buy these is if you can't resist the novelty of the zipper cord design. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Zipper cord, Tangle-free

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you can get past the neon green coloring, Sennheiser's Sport Line has a design for every fitness fanatic. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Clip-on, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Water resistant, Sweat resistant

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 4.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Extreme Deep Bass, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's very affordable RP-HJE355 series in-ear headphones sound as good as many earphones that cost twice as much. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Blue, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Passive noise reduction, Gold-plated plug

• 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: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MEElectronics M6 earphones are a great value for bass-addicts, thanks to solid sound quality, a rugged design, and plenty of features. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Altec Lansing BXR1220 computer speakers deliver solid audio quality for the price and are sure to satisfy shoppers who don't have the luxury of desk space or open power outlets. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Wired, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Green, 0.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Limited warranty - 1 year

• 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, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Retractable earphone cable

• 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, 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: 3.5 stars out of 35 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1 in, 15 hour(s), 0.8 oz, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable