Best in-ear headphones 2011

The Klipsch Image X10i are tiny and lightweight, but with a good sound that has landed them top ratings from many leading industry experts. They don’t come cheap but at current prices they can still be considered a bargain.

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The price might be in the higher end of the budget for many, but in my opinion the Beats by Dr.Dre Tour in-ear headphones represent good value for money with a powerful and well-balanced sound.

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The Klipsch Image S4i in-ear heapdhones with noise cancellation and talk functionality on cable comes highly rated by leading industry sources when it comes to headphones for iPod/iPhone in its price class. Find out more here.

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In my opinion the Shure SE110 in-ear headphones still today represent one of the better options at a price around £50 if you are looking to upgrade from your current iPod/iPhone headphones.

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The Sennheiser CX 300-II might be the perfect option for a budget upgrade of your default iPod in-ear headphones, presenting themselves as a very high value for money purchase. Find out more here.

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If you are looking for a low budget in-ear headphones than you could do well in adding the Soundmagic PL30 to your shortlist as at the current price these could be considered a bargain. Find out more here.

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Sennheiser rarely makes a bad set of headphones, and the Sennheiser MM50 is no exception, as they deliver Sennheiser quality sound and comfort in a very stylish little package. Find out more here.

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While researching top headphones for sports and running one name kept popping up, and that was Ultimate Ears 300vi. Recommended by several gadget and consumer electronics sources for their lightweight and strong sound.

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It might have taken some time but with the Bowers & Wilkins C5 in-ear headphones this high-end audio manufacturer has launched their first ever in-ear headphones to very high expectations from experts and consumers. Find out more here.

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The House of Marley Freedom Redemption Song in-ear headphones provide a comfortable fit, good noise cancellation, very little sound leakage, and a well balanced sound. In my opinion a good value for money alternative.

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Strong audio performance highlights the SL49 in-ear headphones from Ludacris as they showcase that celebrity endorsed headphones towards the lower price range can still perform well. Read the full review inside.

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Just like Lady Gaga herself the new Heartbeats 2.0 in-ear headphones comes studded and ready to make a statement in both fashion and music, a combination that should become popular amongst her many loyal followers.

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Beyerdynamic DTX71 iE in-ear headphones could be a real upgrade alternative for in-ear headphones, combining comfortable fit, great sound, with an affordable price around the £50 mark. Find out more here.

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Gear4 is probably amongst the best known accessory brands in the UK, producing topselling iPod speaker docks, protective cases, and headphones. The Gear4 GP07i in-ear headphones however falls a bit short on sound. Read full review inside.

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