Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones (white)

MP3 players are practically as prolific as cell phones now--heck, some of them are cell phones. Regardless of what portable device provides the music, one thing is a given: the stock earbuds that come in the package aren't doing ears any favors. Clearly, the landscape is ripe for aftermarket headphone manufacturers, which explains why companies such as Denon, which is normally associated with home audio, continue to expand portable product lines. The latest entry-level offering from Denon is the AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones, a $50 pair that is essentially the same as the AH-C350, only with a travel pouch included in the box. While they aren't the best sounding or best-designed earphones on the block, the AH-C351s offer reasonable bang for your buck.

We're mostly pleased with the design of the Denon AH-C351 earphones. The 'buds are very small and low profile, and the overall style is understated. You can choose from black or white versions to best match your player or preference. Although the earpieces are plastic, they have a nice shine to them, which helps them to not look too cheap. Also, since they are so small and feature rounded edges, they're quite comfortable, even during extended wear. Denon includes three sizes of silicone ear tips to help users get a proper fit--you'll need that to achieve the best sound isolation and bass response. We had no issues achieving a good seal with our ears.