$20 - $25 Headphones

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: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Light, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit

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.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Mint, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Lifetime Limited warranty Replacement

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.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

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.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Lifetime Limited warranty Replacement

The Bottom Line: While Altec's BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones don't quite deliver on their promise of reference-quality sound, they're a step up from the BackBeat 326s and offer decent bang for the buck.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Gold plated connectors, 2 years Limited warranty

The Bottom Line: There may be better options in this price range, but the Sony MDR-EX55LP earbuds are still a good step up from stock for listeners who like balanced audio across a variety of genres.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, White, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

The Bottom Line: There may be better options in this price range, but the Sony MDR-EX55LP earbuds are still a good step up from stock for listeners who like balanced audio across a variety of genres.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Blue, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug

The Bottom Line: The Radius Atomic Bass earphones are a good choice for bass-addicts with an eye for style and a concern for budget.

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

The Bottom Line: The Radius TruTune ultralight aluminum earphones won't satisfy discerning listeners, but for users on a budget who want to replace their players' stock earbuds with something more comfortable and stylish, they fit the bill.

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

The Bottom Line: The Sony MDR-AS40EX earphones are a good choice for fitness fiends with limited cash to spend and a preference for an earclip design.

Specs: Headphones, Convertible, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug