Roxy Reference 430 headphones (Blue)

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Roxy Reference 430 headphones

Extreme sports and music go hand-in-hand, so it's not surprising that companies such as Skullcandy and Nixon take advantage of this relationship to market headphones to teens and young adults with an interest in such activities. Now you can add Roxy to the list. The female-centric surfwear maker has teamed up with JBL to offer a line of stylish earphones aimed at young women. At the top end of the spectrum are the still-affordable Reference 430 headphones, an on-ear set that lists for $70. They're not particularly comfortable and the bass may not be thumping enough for many, but the colorful style has a good chance of appealing to the target audience.

Without a doubt, the Roxy Reference 430 headphones are eye-catching. The set comes in a choice of two color combos: orange and pink, or blue and green. In either case, the earcups are decked out in one color, while the headband and cable are splashed with the other. The headband, which is padded in black felt, is a leatherette material with rough stitching on the outer edges and a branch and leaf decal on either side. The earcups, made out of cheap-feeling plastic, are painted with the Roxy logo and attach to the headband via steel loops that slide along the band when adjusted. The overall look is somewhat-funky industrial with a hefty dose of California color thrown in.