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These Headphones Are So Cheap It's Crazy
A good pair of headphones is a modern-day essential for literally everyone in the world. Not only do they play your favorite music real good, or blast podcasts while you’re at work “catching up on emails”, but they’re also absolutely great for shutting out the sounds and voices of the rest of the world. For music lovers and unpleasant malcontents alike, you gotta have some good, reliable headphones.
But also, money’s tight, so they need to be cost-saving, too. $200 ultra-high-fidelity headphones are all very well and good but what if you lose them? What happens when you discover the newest pair of Beats actually has WORSE bass than the earbuds that came with your phone? We’ve all been there.
We searched for not only the best but the cheapest headphones in all varieties out there. Bluetooth, wired, over-ear, in-ear, you name it. We found a bunch of great headphones that give the big brands a run for their money in sound quality, but also cost less than your average pair. Here are 12 headphones so cheap, it actually seems nuts.
Hussar Waterproof Bluetooth Headphones
Waterproof (not just sweat-proof!) but also wireless, sturdy, and with great reviews for their sound on Amazon. Must-haves.
iJoy Matte Finish Premium Rechargeable Wireless Headphones
A frankly insane price for comfy, wireless, over-ear headphones, right? These hold a surprising amount of charge, and sound better than headphones several times their cost.
Premium Earbuds With Microphone, 2-Pack
The classic design of Apple’s EarPods, times two, for less than six bucks. I mean, come on.
RockPapa Over Ear Stereo Headphones
RockPapa has a name that makes you kind of not want to take these seriously, but powerful drivers and a comfortable fit for any head/ear size makes up for its deficiencies in the naming department.
Ponoto 3.5mm In-Ear Headphones With Mic
A pair of classic headphones that are cheap. No frills. Big sound.
Panasonic On-Ear Stereo Headphones
These old-school cheap headphones are perfect for messing around on the computer without annoying everyone around you. You probably rocked an older pair of these at the college library once or twice
Apie Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones
Sporty, sleek, and loud. These things last forever and sound really impressive for their size.
BYZ Earbuds With Mic and Volume Control
Another sleek, Apple-inspired option from BYZ, but this time Batman can wear them.
MuveAcoustics Noise-Cancelling Premium Earbuds
Look at these! They’re beautiful. Silver plating adds a classy touch to these basic but powerful earbuds.
Otium 8-Hour Sports Earbuds
This headphone design is really popular right now, and these are some of the most affordable AND crispest we’ve seen.
Mpow Bluetooth Headphones
Quite simply, you’re not going to get a better price on over-ear headphones that look and sound like they should be on sale for triple digits.
TNSO SoundSport In-Ear Headphones, Sweatproof With Mic
Sweatproof headphones solve one of society’s greatest problems, and these ones look good, too.
