l Excellent

l 8.5 out of 10

The good: Excellent sound quality; earpluglike design blocks environmental noise; thick, durable cable design; includes full assortment of accessories.

The bad: Some people find in-ear headphones uncomfortable.

The bottom line: Shure's E4c earbuds are simply the best in-ear headphones we've ever heard.

Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, 1.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 2 years Limited warranty Parts and labor, 30 days Limited warranty Money back guarantee.