The Only Earbuds I Will Ever Buy Again
Okay, so the title may sound a little dramatic, but hear me out. There is a pair of earbuds on the market today that so far exceeds the rest in terms of value that it's running circles around its competitors, with reviewers going so far as to call them the best headphones under $100. But the best part? They're only $6.99.
The company that makes them is called Monoprice, and even if you haven't heard of them, you have probably used one of their products before (they mostly deal with inexpensive cables ranging from HDMI in your home to networking cables for enterprise-level infrastructure). I don't know how they do it, but across the board, Monoprice makes quality products for significantly cheaper price points than the market average (often in the range of 50% cheaper or better). But enough about the company, let's talk about the earbuds themselves and why they're worth your money.
I've already mentioned the $6.99 price point, but there are plenty of cheap headphones and earbuds out there. These, however, have outlasted and outperformed any $50 pair of earbuds I've ever owned. I bought a pair of these around 2013, and I still use that same pair several times per week. From my experience, Skullcandy, Apple, and other big-name brands simply can't boast the same longevity without reaching the higher end of their product lines. This makes Apple's $29.99 price tag on the basic earpods seem like highway robbery when considering how quickly they reportedly wear out. Additionally, the Monoprice 9927's sound quality is very rich and full for the low price. The bass and mid-range sounds are very strong, which other similarly priced earbuds seem to struggle with. This is further bolstered by the snug fit and noise-cancelling features.
For the sake of brevity, here's a basic rundown of some of the other quality of life features you can expect to get out of these earbuds.
Flat Profile
- The bud itself forms a 90-degree angle
- Stays comfortable even while laying on a pillow or against a seat while travelling
- Prevents fraying
- Keeps the jack and the earbud firmly joined
- Comes with three sets of interchangeable silicone tips
- Allows you to customize the headphones to fit your ears better
If I still don't have you convinced, I will leave you with this: the next time you buy headphones, if you try these Monoprice earbuds, the worst thing that can happen is losing $7. If you end up enjoying them, however, you've likely saved anywhere from $10-$50 without sacrificing quality. If you're unlucky and they only last half as long as a pair of $30 headphones, replace them with another pair of these. They're so inexpensive that buying them 4 times is cheaper than buying Apple EarPods once. If you can find a better pair of headphones for the price, please, let me know, because I can't imagine ever buying a different type of earbuds ever again.
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