The Best Earbuds (In-Ear Headphones or Earphones)

If you're a music lover, chances are you're not happy with your phone or media player's bundled earbuds. Most of the time, they sound pretty dismal. Some devices don't come with any earbuds at all, but even the models that do include them tend not to offer a high-quality listening experience. Your music and video can definitely benefit from an upgrade.

Let us help out with that. Here's a roundup of the best in-ear models we've seen recently, out of hundreds of pairs of stereo earphones we've tested. To clarify, earphones sit inside your ear canal and form a seal. Earbuds like the stock Apple EarPods are usually inexpensive and sit just outside your canal; people traditionally associate this type with the term earbuds, hence the title of this article. None of the pairs listed here are earbuds, or for that matter, headphones or cans, which are much larger and sit on or over your ears complete with a headband. Many earphone pairs now include phone controls and a built-in mic so you can use them as a headset to handle calls as well; some models even come in two versions, one with and one without these controls.

One tip: Whichever model you choose, use the included pouch or case as often as possible in order to preserve the longevity of your earphones. Balling them up, shoving them into a pocket, and then untangling them each time you want to listen does more to wear them out prematurely than just about anything else.

If you prefer to avoid that problem entirely, our Best Wireless Headphones roundup includes a number of top-performing models without wires. If you place a priority on blocking out external sounds around you so that you can enjoy your favorite music in peace and quiet, be sure to check out the Best Noise-Canceling Headphones.

We made sure to hit all possible price points here, from under $30 right on up to the $1,000 mark. Whatever the size of your wallet, you're bound to find sonic bliss.

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Bowers & Wilkins C5 Series 2 Php 7160 at LazadaThe Bowers & Wilkins C5 Series 2 earphone pair has upgraded drivers and a fantastic sound signature with deep bass response and clear highs, just like its predecessor. 

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Shure SE846  Available at lazada There are few in-canal earphones available that offer the stellar sonic experience of the high-end Shure SE846.

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Skullcandy Method 1890 at LazadaBass lovers will find plenty to love about the exercise-friendly, budget-priced Skullcandy Method earphones. 

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Sennheiser MM 70s  4970 at LazadaThe Sennheiser MM 70s is a lightweight, secure-fitting earphone pair with robust bass response and a healthy array of included accessories. 

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