2. Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones
Editors' rating: 8.5
The good: The Shure SE420 earphones offer high-quality sound from a dual-driver design. They come with a nice complement of accessories, and the eartips block out a lot of ambient noise.
The bad: The Shure SE420s are expensive, and are a tad large for earbuds. For such pricey 'buds, the SE420s are also a bit bass-shy. Some people might not like the feel of the earplug-like fit.
The bottom line: You can't go wrong with Shure's SE420 earphones, despite their high price tag--unless you have the money to buy the SE530s, their more expensive cousins.
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Price range: $298-$360
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