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Nuforce's NE-8 are their top of the line IED headphones. They are designed with a connector that works in devices that lack flushed headphones jacks. The product includes a carrying case and a small, medium, large, and double flange set of ear tips, allowing you to choose the most comfortable option for your listening they are capable of blocking up to 90% of external sounds
MSRP $70.00
Release date January, 2009
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Nuforce NE-8
• NuForce NE-8 Stereo Earphones
UPC: 895029002087
EAN: 763922155080
MPN: NE-8
Competitors
MSRP $69.00
Released January, 2009
The Sony MDRXB20EX is a lightweight XB series headphone with a 9mm Neodymium dome driver. The first of five models in the Sony XB series, the MDRXB20EX maintains an angled ear-bud structure that provides a stable and comfortable fit, and a ‘direct vibe structure’ which features a tightly sealed acoustic design and a high...
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Sony MDRXB20EX
MSRP $69.95
Released July, 2008
Pros
- come with three different sizes of rubber covers
- Comes with travel bag
- affordable
Cons
- Skullcandy is mostly marketing and distribution - poor headphones
- many similarly priced alternatives will sound better
- expensive for what they sound like
Nuforce NE-8
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Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket
MSRP $69.99
Released October, 2008
The Denon AH-C452 is a pair of entry-level, in-ear headphones featuring a hybrid design engineered for hours of fatigue-free listening. Driven by large 11.5mm Neodymium diaphragm units, the AH-C452 delivers extended deep bass along a wide tonal range that goes all the way up to 24 kHz. Plus, it maintains a high-efficiency design (105dB/mW)...
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Denon AH-C452
MSRP $99.00
Released --
A relatively new company, Jays manufactures quality IEMs out of Sweden. The Jays d-JAYS are a mid-fi earbud and Jays standard offering. At $99, the d-JAYS are a great choice to replace stock ear buds or entry level headphones, isolating just as well as canalphones that cost up to 3 times as much. As...
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Jays d-JAYS
MSRP $99.95
Released July, 2008
The Skullcandy Holua model is a very elegant and high-end earbud headphone set designed for users of all ages always on-the-go. The Holua includes a very unique wooden housing body design with laser cut aluminum accents. According to Skullcandy the Holua ear-buds "are the only appropriate way to sport wood in public". The headphones...
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Skullcandy Holua
MSRP $99.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Sound isolating foam sleeves - includes an assortment of sizes
- Good sound quality and clarity
- Comfortable black foam sleeves
- Compatible with recessed iPhone headphone jack
Cons
- Pretty expensive for earbuds
- Many other better sounding earphones <$100 from major players
Nuforce NE-8
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Shure SE110
MSRP $79.99
Released October, 2007
The V-Moda Vibe is a pair of hi-definition, noise-isolating earbud earphones featuring a sophisticated design made out of alloy metals. It features three sizes of ultra-soft silicone fittings (S/M/L) for enhanced comfort with a guaranteed secure fit. Plus, the V-Moda Vibe utilizes a V-MASQUE dynamic driver cited as delivering ‘vibrant bass, vivid-midrange, and vivacious...
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V-Moda Vibe
MSRP $79.99
Released --
Based on the same body as Ultimate Ears' more expensive Super.fi 5 Pro and Tripple.fi 10 Pro, the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio was the highest end, and most popular Super.fi 3 line, now defunct. Featuring a single driver armature design, the Super.fi 3 Studio features the same top-notch isolation as the rest of...
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Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 2
MSRP $79.99
Released December, 2008
The Panasonic RP-HJE550 model is an ear-bud headphone set that is targeted for users of all ages. Enclosed in an aluminum housing for added durability, the RP-HJE550 include 3 pairs of earbud cover pads in small, medium, and large sizes for finding the best, most comfortable fit. They come polished in an attractive, gleaming...
Nuforce NE-8
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Panasonic RP-HJE550
MSRP $79.95
Released January, 2008
Altec Lansing's Backbeat series of in-ear headphones are geared for "on the go" listening and optimized for iPods and similar MP3 players. Soft, flexible cushions conform to the shape of your ear canal for improved bass response and maximum reduction of distracting noise. The Backbeat 326 (aka "Backbeat Titanium") is the top-of-the-line model and...
Nuforce NE-8
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Altec Lansing BackBeat 326
MSRP $79.95
Released March, 2007
The JVC HA-NCX77 is a mid-grade noise-cancelling headphone set designed both for travel and in-home use by people of all ages. JVC claims the HA-NCX77 headphone ear-bud headphone set is the first of its kind and can produce up to 80% noise reduction of surrounding ambient noise when in active mode. For sound the...
Nuforce NE-8
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JVC HA-NCX77
MSRP $79.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- blocks external noise - allowing listeners to enjoy at lower volume levels
- dual drivers for better reproduction of the full audible spectrum
- three sizes of tips for better comfort and isolation
Cons
- can't share them with your friends
- look the same as the regular iBuds
- isolation is potentially dangerous
Nuforce NE-8
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Apple In-Ear Headphones
MSRP $79.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 2-year limited warranty
- affordable for the majority of consumers
- canalphone design eliminates outside noise without need for batteries or manipulation of the sound output
- include carrying case and cleaning tool
Cons
- uses very glossy and reflective materials - much like other Klipsch models
- not all that upgraded from the cheaper Klipsch Image S2
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Klipsch Image S4
MSRP $75.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- solid construction
- 3 sets of earbud covers (S/M/L)
- high power handling
Cons
- noise when jostling the cord
- slightly rolled off high frequency response
- cord is too short
Nuforce NE-8
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Sennheiser CX 300 - II Precision
MSRP $75.00
Released July, 2007
The Sennheiser CX 55 Street is a noise isolating ear canal earphone. Within the Street line, these earphones are priced mid-range for the CX or ear canal earphone. These earphone are designed for use with all MP3, CD, DVD and portable gaming systems. They have an ergonomic design to fit directly in the ear canal....
Nuforce NE-8
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Sennheiser CX 55 Street
MSRP $70.00
Released June, 2009
The Denon AH-C360 is a pair of stylish and high-performance earphones launched by Denon in June of 2009 alongside the superior AH-C710. An affordable counterpart to the C710, the AH-C360 boasts all the same features, save for smaller diapragms and no included 'special' soft-foam earpiece. Similar traits include an ergonomic design, three different sized...
Nuforce NE-8
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Denon AH-C360
MSRP $70.00
Released October, 2008
The Sennheiser MX 80 Sport II are earbud-style earphones featuring Sennheiser's Basswind system that delivers a powerful bass response. The earphones are sweat and water resistant and are washable under running water making it possible to use them during water activities. The design of the earphones is both ergonomic for comfort and rugged for durab...
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August 23, 2009
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Included ear tips will support a variety of ears
- Included carrying case is nice for helping them stay in good condition
- Cords are very strong, and the part connecting it to the earphone is a thick, but flexible plastic to prevent it from breaking
- flushed jack that supports original iphone
Cons
- Actual earphones can be damaged easily if they're hit against something
- Difficult to fit inside of carrying case without it feeling like you will break the headphone wire
- Eartips come off easily if they're too tight for your ears
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- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Included ear tips will support a variety of ears
- includes a bit of external noise isolation
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