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By: Paul Eden

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The number of earbud and earphone products on the market is huge and new models are constantly being added. Sometimes it is easy to become weighed down with too much information, making the selection process difficult. Our purpose in writing this guide is to help the consumer streamline the decision-making process, and remove some of the confusion often encountered by potential buyers.

There is an extremely wide range of prices when it comes to earbuds and earphones.Replacement headphones are sometimes available for less than five dollars, while audiophile phones can cost several hundreds of dollars.|Ear buds and headphones can be bought for as little as $4 to as much as $500. In my opinion, many models of headphones costing greater than about $15 can present a significant upgrade in performance, toughness and comfort over the phones that come with iPods, iPhones and mp3 players.

Inexpensive earphones are great for kids; they can be considered disposable and if they are lost or stop working little is lost. I would however avoid the under $5 set of phones; odds are they will break within a couple of days. In my opinion about $10 is the minimum necessary to acquire a serviceable set of phones. A great way to attain first-hand information about product durability is to visit a website containing owner reviews.

Many are looking for headphones to use for exercise. One option is to opt for a wireless set of phones so that movement will not be restricted by wires. The disadvantage of a cordless system is that it is more complex . Instead of directly piping the music to your earbuds through wires, the signal has to be transmitted from the source (usually a portable player such as an iPod), and this signal has to be picked up via a receiver integrated into your phones. Often if there is not a direct line of sight between the transmitter (the player) and the receiver (in the earphones), the signal is not picked up and delivered to the listener.

Another option is to use a light-weight player such as an shuffle and doc it in the earphone set (there are sets specifically made for this purpose). Since these players weigh only a few ounces, the additional weight is hardly noticeable, and there are no wires to restrict your exercise activity.

If your intending to use your set with an iPhone, you will obviously need to buy a headset with a microphone. In many cases there will be two versions of an earbud design-one without a microphone and one with. In most cases the model number is the same except a suffix letter such as “M” is added to the models with a microphone included.

If you plan on using your earbuds predominantly for listening to music, I would suggest making the final selection based on the audio quality of the earbuds. If telephone use is heavily anticipated, be concerned with such issues as microphone clarity, microphone volume adjustments, and ease of initializing and terminating calls.

For those looking for headphones for the primary purpose of deriving maximum enjoyment of listening to music, in my opinion, there are two primary considerations. Obviously, the first requirement is that the earphones deliver the music in a way that is accurate and pleasant to the listener . Of course this is a very individual and a matter of individual taste. For example, some listeners are concerned with the base frequencies, so they should look for a set that is known for strong base reproduction. The true audiophile of course seeks accurate sound delivery of all audio frequencies.

The second primary objective is to find a set of earbuds that are comfortable . No matter how well a set of earbuds perform at sound reproduction, it is all for naught if they are uncomfortable to wear. Most of the moderate and high-end earphones will include several sizes of earbud tips in order to offer a personalized fit for the user. The performance of most earbuds is dependent on a tight seal between the tips and the ear canal. Needless to say if it is too tight the sensation is not pleasant for most users. This is where learning from the collective experience of present owners will aid in evaluating the comfort part of the equation.

Selecting a set of earbuds can be a daunting task. The process can be streamlined by first thinking about your primary requirements. The first step and probably the easiest is to determine your budget limit. For most buyers, the range between $20 and $100 will provide plenty of choices. Once your budget is set, determine your anticipated primary use. And finally look for a set that has a good track record for durability, audio quality and comfort.

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