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Headphones are a cultural norm - no matter where you are, people utilizing them while exercising, commuting, studying or working.

Advances in technology have increased battery life and... Read more [+]

Headphones are a cultural norm - no matter where you are, people utilizing them while exercising, commuting, studying or working.

Advances in technology have increased battery life and storage capacity resulting in users listening with headphones at loud decibels for prolonged periods of time. Headphone users' listening habits have audiologists alarmed. Younger people are exhibiting hearing loss normally found in older adults.

Prevention is essential to protecting your hearing. Below are five tips that can potentially reduce hearing loss:

  • Decrease the volume.
  • Utilize the volume limiter on your portable device (if applicable).
  • Take five - give your ears a time out frequently.
  • Never use your headphones to drown out background noise such as subway or city traffic.
  • Invest in sound-isolating or noise-canceling headphones.

For additional information on headphones, please see CNET's Headphones Buying Guide

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Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (yellow)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (yellow) Reviewed on 11/19/2009

The Bottom Line: The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step-up from stock earbuds.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Yellow, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector

Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (black)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (black) Reviewed on 11/19/2009

The Bottom Line: The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step-up from stock earbuds.

Specs: Ear-bud, Black, 0.03 lbs, Stereo, Pliable texture, PVC-jacketed cable, Corrosion-resistant plug, Good resolution

Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (blue)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (blue) Reviewed on 11/19/2009

The Bottom Line: The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step-up from stock earbuds.

Specs: Ear-bud, Black, 0.03 lbs, Stereo, Pliable texture, PVC-jacketed cable, Corrosion-resistant plug, Good resolution

Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (pink)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (pink) Reviewed on 11/19/2009

The Bottom Line: The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step-up from stock earbuds.

Specs: Ear-bud, Black, 0.03 lbs, Stereo, Pliable texture, PVC-jacketed cable, Corrosion-resistant plug, Good resolution

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - light
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - light Reviewed on 11/13/2009

The Bottom Line: The Ear Pollution Timbre earphones are a great option for people who want excellent audio quality for a low price, but iPod owners should be wary of the mic version.

Specs: Ear-bud, Dark, Stereo, Noise canceling circuit

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones (with mic) - dark
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones (with mic) - dark Reviewed on 11/13/2009

The Bottom Line: The Ear Pollution Timbre earphones are a great option for people who want excellent audio quality for a low price, but iPod owners should be wary of the mic version.

Specs: Headset, In-ear ear-bud, Dark, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Noise isolating

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones (with mic) - light
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones (with mic) - light Reviewed on 11/13/2009

The Bottom Line: The Ear Pollution Timbre earphones are a great option for people who want excellent audio quality for a low price, but iPod owners should be wary of the mic version.

Specs: Headset, In-ear ear-bud, Light, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Noise isolating

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - dark
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - dark Reviewed on 11/13/2009

The Bottom Line: The Ear Pollution Timbre earphones are a great option for people who want excellent audio quality for a low price, but iPod owners should be wary of the mic version.

Specs: Ear-bud, Dark, Stereo, Noise canceling circuit

Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (black)
  • Editors' rating: 2h stars
      Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (black) Reviewed on 11/04/2009

The Bottom Line: There's not much to set these Zagg Z.Buds apart from the earbud herd. The version with the integrated mic and iPod controls is a more compelling option.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Volume control, 1 year Limited warranty

Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (yellow)
  • Editors' rating: 2h stars
      Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (yellow) Reviewed on 11/04/2009

The Bottom Line: There's not much to set these Zagg Z.Buds apart from the earbud herd. The version with the integrated mic and iPod controls is a more compelling option.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Yellow, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Volume control, 1 year Limited warranty

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