This Bud's for You
Your tunes are only as good as your earbuds. Ditch the set that came free with your MP3 player and get a pair that better fits your lifestyle.
by Joanna Stern
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1. FOR WATER
The H20 Audio H3 headphones
aren't just water resistant,
they're 100% waterproof,
capable of handling depths up to
10 feet. Equipped with aquatic
silencer earbuds and a sport
band, they're designed to reduce
noise and seal out water while
you swim or surf. Just detach
the sport band and they morph
into everyday earbuds.
$50 @ h2oaudio.com
2. FOR LOOKING COOL
The V-Moda Vibe Duo's
all-metal design keeps you
looking stylish and sharp.
Durable black fabric cables
prevent the buds from getting
tangled, while a selection
of available colors, including
Chrome and Gunmetal
Rouge, give you an au courant
look. Another perk? The
unit's convenient call/music
control button lets you easily
toggle between chatting on
the phone and rocking out.
$101 @ v-moda.com
3. FOR SHEDDING WEIGHT
The Klipsch Image are
the world's smallest and
lightest earbuds. Made
from translucent silicon,
they're designed to fit
accurately inside almost
every ear canal, while the
stylish casing provides
a tight seal for excellent
noise isolation and
increased bass.
$349 @ klipsch.com
4. FOR TRAINING
Fidgeting with headphones
on the treadmill
doesn't burn more calories.
Eliminate the annoyance
with Sennheiser's
OMX 70 sport earbuds.
The adjustable sweatand
water-resistant clips
fit behind your ears and
help hold the headphones
securely in place, delivering
clean, detailed sound.
$45 @ sennheiser.com
5. FOR FLYING
Bose In-Ear Headphones
are the perfect airborne
companion. The TriPort
acoustic component
produces a full range
of sound that erases
background noise and
brings out the best in your
music. Silicone tips come
in different sizes so they
fit comfortably in every
ear. $100 @ bose.com
6. FOR COMMUTING
The Shure i2c earphones
and mobile
headset bridge work
and play, letting you listen
to your music while
intercepting calls on the
phone. When it's time
to talk, the VoicePort
microphone filters out
background chatter
and wind noise so you
sound just as clear as
the caller on the other
end of the line.
$99 @ shure.com
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