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

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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 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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AKG K 340 headphones (liquorice)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
$99 to $99 at 3 stores Add to my list
AKG K 340 headphones (liquorice) Reviewed on 12/01/2009

The Bottom Line: Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390 is a fine set of earphones for its price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.

Specs: Ear-bud, Liquorice, 0.01 lbs, Stereo, Hard gold-plated jack plug, In-ear design, Closed-back, iPhone compatible

AKG K 340 headphones (fudge)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
$99 to $119 at 3 stores Add to my list
AKG K 340 headphones (fudge) Reviewed on 12/01/2009

The Bottom Line: Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390 is a fine set of earphones for its price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.

Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Brown, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

Maxell Kids Safe KHP-2 - headphones
$6 to $12 at 2 stores Add to my list
Maxell Kids Safe KHP-2 - headphones Reviewed on 11/30/2009

The Bottom Line: The Maxell Kid Safe KHP-2 headphones are a standard model made specifically for kids. They are small in size and limit the volume coming from an audio source.

Specs: Headphones, Semi-open, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Maxell Kids Safe KHP-1 - headphones
$7 to $12 at 2 stores Add to my list
Maxell Kids Safe KHP-1 - headphones Reviewed on 11/30/2009

The Bottom Line: The Maxell Kid Safe KHP-1 headphones are clip-on style earphones that are made for kids. They are small in size and limit the volume coming from an audio source.

Specs: Headphones, Clip-on, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hearing protection

Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (yellow)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
$10 to $17 at 2 stores Add to my list
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 (pink)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
$10 to $17 at 2 stores Add to my list
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: Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, 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)
$10 to $17 at 2 stores Add to my list
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: Headphones, Ear-bud, Black, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector

Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (blue)
  • Editors' rating: 2 stars
      Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
$10 to $17 at 2 stores Add to my list
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: Headphones, Ear-bud, Blue, 0.5 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - light
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
$24 at 1 store Add to my list
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: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Light, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - dark
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
$19 to $27 at 2 stores Add to my list
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: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Dark, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise canceling circuit

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