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Top 10 Rated Earbuds 2024<\/h2>\n

By Brian Jones<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are constantly on the go in the world of today. It could be on the way to school, work, or some exotic location on the other side of the planet. No matter what the situation, we are going to have our music. Earbuds are a great way to keep your load down while continuing to enjoy your favorite music or videos on the go. We rated 10 pairs of earbuds based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n

1. Sound quality
\n2. Comfort for various spans of time
\n3. Price vs value
\n4. Durablity of cords and speaker units
\n5. Included ear fittings, cases, or mic<\/p>\n

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\nBose IE2<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n9\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nCarrying pouch and 3 ear fittings included
\n\tStayHear silicon tips increase comfort
\n\tTriport acoustic structure enhances sound\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Bose<\/a>We all know what it means when we talk about a pair of bose headphones. Great sound. These are no exception. Bose took it a step further with their StayHear silicone tips…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nSony XBA-1<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n9\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nCarrying pouch included
\n\t5 ear fittings and 3 noise isolating fittings
\n\t5 – 25,000 Hz frequency response
\n\t108dB, 24 ohms
\n\t13.5mm driver units\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Sony<\/a>These are going to be some of the best earbuds out there in the under $100 category. Sony has created an ultra-compact earbud that is feature-packed. The drivers are the highlight of these earbuds…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nPanasonic RPHJE120K<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n7\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nNo mic
\n\t3 ear fittings included
\n\t20Hz-20kHz frequency response
\n\t96dB, 16 ohms
\n\t9mm driver unit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>Don’t let cheap make you steer clear of these earbuds. Yes, they are incredibly cheap at less than 10 dollars, but they get the job done. Just don’t expect too much out of them…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nShure SE535<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nCarrying case included
\n\t3 sound isolating ear fittings included
\n\t18Hz \u2013 19kHz frequency response
\n\t119dB, 36 ohms\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Shure<\/a>The SE535 earbuds are the best of the best when it comes to sound quality in a small package. With a price tag of $499.99 there are plenty of things to be happy about. Kevlar reinforced cable…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nThinksound ts02 + Mic<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8.5\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nEco friendly earbud option
\n\tCompatible with many smartphones
\n\tCotton pouch with 4 ear fittings
\n\t20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response
\n\t99 +\/-3 dB, 16 ohms
\n\t8mm driver unit\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>Many of our consumer products are becoming more and more eco friendly. Don’t let your earbuds be the exception. These earbuds have a rear wooden housing that not only reduces plastic…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nSennheiser CX215<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\n5 bright colors available
\n\t20 – 22,000 Hz frequency response
\n\t110dB, 16 ohms\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>Sennheiser has made a great name for itself when it comes to headphone quality. These mid-range earbuds are no different. Sound quality and noise cancellation…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nVSonic GR07<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nSoft and Hard case included
\n\t16 ear fittings included
\n\tEar guides ensure a comfortable fit
\n\tNo mic or controls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>This pair of earbuds from Vsonic is definitely a worthy investment. If you are serious about sound quality in portable headphones, this might be the pair…read more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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\nRHA MA-350<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/td>\n\n8\/10<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tFabric braided cable reduces tangles
\n\tCarrying pouch and 3 ear fittings included
\n\t16-22,000Hz frequency response
\n\t103 dB, 16 ohms
\n\t10mm driver unit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a>These award winning earbuds from RHA have a full aluminum construction and 10mm drivers along with superior noise isolation to create fantastic and rich sound. Their design is very simple…raed more<\/a>\n<\/p>\n


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Earbuds Buying Guide<\/h2>\n

Understanding Sound Quality When Buying Earbuds<\/h3>\n

Earbuds are the ultimate in headphones convenience for travel. They take up virtually no space, are usually light as a feather, are low profile, and can be pretty comfortable. Sound quality ranges from good to bad in earbuds more than any other type of headphone because of the space available to work with. Most of the time sound is not going to be issue. The trade off for convenience is sometimes more valuable anyway. Prices also vary in a big way. You can find a pair of earbuds for five dollars or you can spend hundreds. Options are always a good thing to have when shopping for a new pair of earbuds.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a casual music listener or a sound equipment aficionado, it’s worthwhile to know the finer points of sound quality in order to understand what manufacturers are talking about when they claim their headphones are the best. <\/p>\n

Sound perception is different for everybody.<\/font><\/strong> The best way to select new headphones is to try them out. How else are you going to know what they are like? Since everyone has different shaped heads and ear canals, they’ll perceive sound differently. This is especially important since earbuds pipe music directly into the ears. Hence, it’s important to try on different headphones not only to see which ones are comfortable to wear, but to get an idea of the range of sound. <\/p>\n

Consider the following questions:<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n