Jasmine France,
Senior Associate Editor
April 9, 2007
OK, so maybe 100 bucks or less isn't cheap in the scheme of things, but when you take into consideration that most of the highly rated, excellent-sounding in-ear headphones can cost up to $300 (or, if they're custom molded, close to a grand), a $75 pair suddenly doesn't seem so pricey. Taking that into account, we've rounded up a selection of great earbuds that can be had for less than $100, and we've made sure to throw in one that sits at the bottom half of that price range. Check 'em out below.
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| Price | $76.49 to $87.00 | $59.99 | $75.58 to $105.04 | $66.84 to $99.99 | $34.75 to $83.84 | $19.99 to $44.83 |
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| Average user rating | ||||||
| Review date | February 23, 2006 | July 10, 2003 | March 01, 2004 | October 24, 2006 | March 30, 2007 | October 03, 2006 |
| The Bottom Line | Ultimate Ears' no-frills Super.fi 3 Studio in-ear headphones deliver a clear, balanced audio response. This set should be your top choice in the $100 price range. | These small, cone-shaped earbuds offer excellent isolation and pro sound quality. | Etymotic's ER-6 earbuds offer stellar sound quality. | The Sony MDR-EX90LP earbuds sound as good as their $100 price tag suggests, but there's nothing particularly exciting about them. They're just good headphones with an understated design. | The JVC HA-NCX77 Noise Canceling Earbuds inspire little complaint. Good sound quality, useful extras, and a relatively low price point make them a fine option for commuters and frequent fliers. | V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones are the perfect accessory for bass-loving Creative Zen Micro owners who are on a budget. If you prefer less low end, look elsewhere. |
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| Features | ||||||
| Response Bandwidth | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
20 - 16000 Hz |
5 - 25000 Hz |
8 - 24000 Hz |
8 - 22000 Hz |
| Headphones Form Factor |
In-ear canalphone |
In-ear canalphone |
In-ear canalphone |
In-ear canalphone |
In-ear ear-bud |
Ear-bud |
| Sound Output Mode |
Stereo |
Stereo |
Stereo |
Stereo |
Stereo |
Stereo |
| Color |
Black |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Black |
Info unavailable |
Steel blue |
| Connectivity Technology |
Wired |
Wired |
Wired |
Wired |
Cable |
Wired |
| Headphones Type |
Headphones - Binaural |
Headphones - Binaural |
Headphones - Binaural |
Headphones - Binaural |
Headphones - Binaural |
Headphones - Binaural |
| Active Noise Canceling | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Yes |
Info unavailable |
| Product Type |
Headphones - Wired |
Headphones - Wired |
Headphones - Wired |
Headphones - Wired |
Headphones - Cable |
Headphones - Wired |
| Recommended Use | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Portable audio system PC multimedia Home audio system |
Portable audio system |
Info unavailable |
Portable audio system |
| Product Description |
Ultimate Ears super.fi 3 Studio - Headphones |
Shure E2c - Headphones |
Etymotic Isolator Earphones ER-6 - Headphones |
Sony MDR EX90LP - Headphones |
JVC HA NCX77 - Headphones |
V-moda bass fr?q Headphones |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable |
2 years warranty |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
1 year warranty |
| Remote Control | Info unavailable |
None |
None |
Info unavailable |
None |
None |
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