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Apple In-Ear headphones comparison

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Product name	Apple In-Ear headphones	Klipsch Image S4 earphones	Bose TriPort In-Ear Headphones (black)	Apple In-Ear headphones	Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pro
Price	$64.95 to $79.00	$79.00 to $79.99	$89.00 to $89.95	$49.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	2.5 stars Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)	2.5 stars Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars	2.5 stars	5.0 stars
Release date	December 04, 2008		November 13, 2006	January 07, 2004
The Bottom Line	If you own a new iPod or iPhone 3GS, the Apple In-Ear headphones are a great value. Owners of older iPods and iPhones will have to decide whether the mic and remote compatibility issues are worth overlooking for the substantial boost in sound quality.	The Klipsch Image S4 earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much; they are a spectacular choice for anyone looking for new earbuds.	The Bose In-Ear Headphones are a hybrid set, falling right between regular earbuds and canalphones. They don't block out noise, but they do provide much more bass than stock earbuds--almost too much, in fact.	The Apple In-Ears are definitely a step up from the 'buds that come with the iPod, but we wish they fit more snugly.	Looking for the best in-ear headphones that money can buy? You've found them in the custom-molded Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pros.
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Response Bandwidth	5 - 21000 Hz	10 - 19000 Hz	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Headphones Form Factor	In-ear ear-bud	In-ear canalphone	Ear-bud	In-ear canalphone	In-ear canalphone
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Info unavailable	Stereo	Info unavailable
Color	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Microphone Operation Mode	Mono	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Connectivity Technology	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Info unavailable
Headphones Type	Headphones - Binaural	Headphone - Binaural	Headphones - Binaural	Headphones - Binaural	Info unavailable
Product Type	Headset - Wired	Headphones - Wired	Headphones - Wired	Headphones - Wired	Info unavailable
Recommended Use	Digital player	Portable audio system	Portable audio system	PC multimedia Portable audio system	Info unavailable
Product Description	Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic - Headset	Klipsch Image S4 - Headphones	Bose In-Ear Headphones - Headphones	Apple In-Ear Headphones	Info unavailable
Remote Control	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	None	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	J&R Music and Computer World $69.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $68.73 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $64.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $79.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $79.00 In stock: Yes SoundEarphones.com $79.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Newegg.com $89.95 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $89.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $89.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $49.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	This product is custom made for each individual. Visit the manufacturer's Web site for ordering information.
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