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- CNET editors' rating: stars Mediocre
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- Reviewed on: 11/19/2009
The first thing you're likely to do upon obtaining a new MP3 player is load it up with all your favorite music. Once that's done, the next best step is to replace the shoddy earbuds that came packaged with it. Of course, not everyone wants to drop a wad of cash on a new pair of headphones, which is where sets like the Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds come in. The colorful earphones have an MSRP of just $19.95, but they can be found for even a bit less online. These standard plastic 'buds aren't as comfortable as most in-ear models are, nor do they offer anything in the way of passive sound isolation, but the EB51 does provide a slight step up from most stock 'buds in terms of style and security. Still, we're not convinced they're worth the upgrade.
The Kicker EB51 headphones are designed in a fashion that is typical for earbuds. The relatively small, round plastic earpieces are hard and smooth and meant to rest just inside the outer ear. There is a rubberized ring around each earpiece that provides some traction for keeping them in the ears. It's a one-size-fits-all design that will not actually fit all. For our part, the EB51 earphones stayed fairly secure in our ears, and the shape of the earbuds proved to be comfortable for about an hour or so of wear. If you wear them much longer than that, the pressure could make your cartilage a bit sore.
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Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (yellow): $10.79 - $17.20 | store | price | in stock? | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $17.20 | Yes |  |
| Amazon.com Marketplace | $10.79 | Yes | |
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