Entered CNET Catalog: 11/17/2007
SKU: 0878615000094
Manufacturer: Skullcandy
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User Rating: 
7/10
Great sound, if you're sitting still
Pros: Have a great sound over the standard earbuds that come with the iPod, strong bass
Cons: If you are moving around, you hear a thud thud thud thud thud every time the cord hits yourself, or anything. I think that is mostly because there's no plastic thing guiding the cord down from the earbud itself.
User Rating: 
10/10
Like a subwoofer in your ears!
Pros: Very good bass, good for noisy environments.
Cons: Sound isolation can make it dangerous when listening in high traffic environments, also they can feel a little wierd if you're walking with them in your ears, highs are not the best.
User Rating: 
8/10
looks great, sounds great
Pros: great design, strong bass, good noise isolation, comfortable, affordable, long cord
Cons: long plug, rips out of your ear pretty easily.
User Rating: 10/10
Best Ear Buds I've Owned Yet...
Pros: Loud and clear sound, great fit, worth every penny
Cons: The wire is too rubbery and easy to tangle.
User Rating: 7/10
good bargain for price
Pros: small , light weight, low price
Cons: None that I can think of at this time
User Rating: 10/10
very good headphones
Pros: good price and nice bass
Cons: i kept getting a screeching sound
User Rating: 
9/10
These are an awesome pair of headphones!
Pros: Cheap, Awesome Sound, Nice Fit
Cons: Can't find any yet...
User Rating: 7/10
Strong bass. Good sound isolation. Higher ranges are not as clear.
Pros: Good sound isolation. Good Bass. Good price (Cheaper than regualr Smokin' Buds.)
Cons: The higher ranges are not very clear
User Rating: 9/10
Awesome Earphones for the Money !!!
Pros: Good Bass, Good Balance, Good Detail
Cons: Cheaper Construction
My main headphone is the Grado SR-80. These headphones are OUTSTANDING. If you don't own them yet, go buy them now. All of my earphone reviews use the Grado SR-80 as the standard.
I decided to write this review to give back to the reviewer community, as they have helped me so much in researching where to start when looking for music gear.
Now for the review...
In my quest for the perfect earphone, I included the Koss SPARKPLUG, the Philips SHE9500, the SkullCandy INK'D, and the Denon C350.
TIP: The key to all of these earphones is the seal. You MUST insert them all the way into the ear to ensure a good seal. If you do not, they will totally lack bass and sound like crap.
The Denon C350 is a very good earphone. The Bass is decent, the highs and the midrange are very clear and balanced. They also block the outside noise very well and are very comfortable. My only problem with them is that I felt the bass was a bit light. The Denon's were also built well, they felt like they were going to last.
I discarded the Koss and the Philips from my decision because they were not well balanced and did not provide a decent level of balance.
I was just about to keep the Denon's when I tried the SkullCandy INK'D earphones. The SkullCandy's totally rock !!!!
The SkullCandy INK'D earphones delivered the bass I was looking for, while keeping good highs and midrange. They provided excellent balance and good comfort. But best of all, they were only $15 !!!!
Yes, the Denon's were a bit better overall, but no contest at the price point. The SkullCandy's do not feel as sturdy, but if they break, I buy another pair !!! I can buy 3 of the SkullCandy's and will still be cheaper than the Denon's.
I take care of my stuff, so time will tell if they hold up to normal use, but SkullCandy has my business !!!
The SkullCandy's, Philips, and the Denon can be puchased at Target.
I bought SkullCandy INK'D earphones for me, my wife, and my son.
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