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Jaybird's best-in-class Vista 2 sports earbuds are just $100 right now
The perfect companion for your post-turkey jogging (that you're definitely doing, right?)
Jaybird's wireless earbuds have long been synonymous with sport and durability, and the Vista 2s are a shining example of that. In addition to active noise cancellation and other features, they offer impressive protection against dust and water damage, making them capable of handling just about anything you throw at them, from intense workouts to heavy yard work. They actually made our list this year of the best wireless earbuds, and as luck would have it, they are being discounted by $50 for Black Friday weekend.
Urbanista Los Angeles review: Essentially infinite playtime
Solar panels are great, but the design could use some work
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There’s been a growing trend of eliminating wires in recent years, but since most gadgets house rechargeable batteries, it’s been difficult to completely get rid of them. Wireless charging is picking up pace but it’s not as practical a solution, especially when we consider a category like headphones. What if there was another way around it, though? That’s the epiphany that probably led to the creation of the Los Angeles headphones by Swedish audio company Urbanista. These headphones integrate the company’s “Powefoyle” solar cells in the headband so that they can generate energy from light, be it from the sun or artificial lighting. The claim: virtually infinite playtime.
Get a pair of Sony XM3 earbuds for just $100 or XM4s for $200
WH-10000XM4 full headphones, WF-SP800N sport earbuds, or WF-1000XM3 ANC earbuds
Sony's really been upping its headphone game in the last few years, and now it makes some of the best-regarded sets on the market, in both full around-the-ear and true wireless bud style. Today no less than three of its most popular designs have dramatic discounts available, including the best-in-class WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling set. 
Let's start with that one, shall we? If you're okay with a refurbished set, the WH-1000XM4 is available on eBay for $199.99. That's an amazing $150 off the retail price. The XM4 design improves on the popular XM3 with better touch controls, multiple Bluetooth connections, and a speak-to-chat function that automatically turns on pass-through audio for a conversation.Buy: eBay
If you prefer your noise cancellation in a more portable form, check out another eBay deal, the WF-1000XM3. These are the earbud version of Sony's much-loved ANC cans, complete with the usual charging case. This set is also refurbished, and comes only in the gold-ish lighter color design. But it's being sold for just $99.99, a savings of $130 off the retail price.Buy: eBay
Lastly, Amazon is selling the WF-SP800N with a huge discount. These sportier, water-resistant buds (IP55 for sweat) have active noise cancellation, but not to the extreme degree of the other two sets. What you get instead is boosted bass and a long battery life, 9 hours before you have to return them to the case. They're on sale for just $98 for the baby blue version ($100 off the retail price!) or $118 for the black or red options. Unlike the other two sets, these buds are brand new, not refurbished.Buy: AmazonSupplies for all three headphones are not known, so get an order in quickly if you want them at these prices.
Today only: Get 25% off Master & Dynamic headphones, earbuds, and speakers
It's perfect for those late Christmas gifts
Master & Dynamic is known for manufacturing high-end audio products, which offer impressive build and audio quality. Sadly, their prices tend to be relatively high; however, you can save 25% on the brand's collection thanks to this boxing day sale.
Sony WH-CH710N review: Great noise-cancelling headphones for under $200
A cheaper but decent alternative to the beloved WH-1000XM3
Sony makes some of the best noise-canceling headphones around, especially the WH-1000XM3 (which is overdue for a replacement). The WH1000XM3 is a premium set of headphones that regularly goes for around 0, and competing products like the Bose QuietComfort 35 II and Jabra Elite 85h aren't far behind. While Sony doesn't have a sequel to the WH-1000XM3 ready yet, it does have a new budget alternative: the $200 WH-CH710N.The Sony WH-CH710N offers nearly everything I want out of a pair of headphones, and it does so at a price range that isn't ridiculous. While the sound quality isn't mind-blowing, there's still a lot to like here.
We've been looking at crazy high-end phones at MWC the past few days, but it's often the simpler accessories that keep our phones functional and pleasant to use day-in and day-out. And right now Amazon's got a number of Anker power, audio, and data products on sale to help out with just that.For most of them, you will need to use a coupon code when checking out, so make sure to order quickly before they expire.
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There's nothing worse than listening to a great song on those crumby earbuds that came with your phone. You've bought a phone with a gorgeous high-res display so you could see flawless video and graphics, why wouldn't you have an audio experience to match? Amazon Deals is offering a great opportunity to pick up a pair of Audio-Technica Professional Studio Monitor Headphones at significantly discounted prices. You've got a choice of 3 different models: ATH-M30x, ATH-M40x, and ATH-M50x.
Beats Me: Why HTC's "Amazing Sound" On The International One X Isn't Amazing At All - Even By The Numbers
HTC's marketing of Beats Audio on its One Series handsets has rapidly become a joke among critics and internet commentators alike. And that's probably
HTC's marketing of Beats Audio on its One Series handsets has rapidly become a joke among critics and internet commentators alike. And that's probably putting it nicely. The fact that the entirety of the Beats "enhancements" found on aforementioned phones has been zipped up and packaged to flash on any Android 2.3+ handset has, at least in the collective minds of the internet, exposed the Beats partnership for what it is: equalization software and a fancy logo.
[Lightning Review] Philips SHL9705A On-Ear Headphones With In-Line Controls And Control App
While earbuds and wireless headsets are an ever-expanding consumer electronic market thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, on-ear cans remain something
While earbuds and wireless headsets are an ever-expanding consumer electronic market thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, on-ear cans remain something of a niche (unless you count Beats - I don't). Even more niche than that are smartphone-friendly on-ear headphones. And somewhere between particularly obscure red wine varietals from Germany and Super Audio CDs lies the selection of specifically Android-friendly wired on-ear headphones. (Not really, but I wanted to make a ridiculous analogy.) The point is, if you're looking for wired on-ear headphones with Android in-line controls, your options aren't exactly endless.
Saving money is a good thing. And there's always something empowering about making a purchase where you feel like you really got your dollar's worth - especially in the world of consumer electronics.
I'll be the first to admit, I'm a big fan of Klipsch. I like their style, their sound signature, and their products generally. I started with a ProMedia 2.1 computer speaker setup, and have since graduated to a pair of their reference bookshelf speakers, and I've been pleased the whole way through. I had never, however, tried their headphones. Until recently, Klipsch's in-line control headphones designed for smartphones had only fully worked with iOS devices. With the S4A, that changed - it's the first Klipsch headphone designed specifically for use with Android devices.
I've been on a bit of a headphone kick lately, and have tried out a number of sets from various manufacturers. The only on-ear headphones I've tried during this time, though, have been AKG's K 830 BT's, the company's only high fidelity Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones remain a relatively young technology, and have been growing steadily as more and more computers and smartphones adopt the A2DP Bluetooth audio transmission standard.
People who constantly wear Bluetooth headsets annoy me. I'll admit it. Yep, it's probably pretentious, judgmental, and just kind of mean, but nonetheless, that's where I stand (see: this highly relevant video). I figure it's only fair warning for you, our readers, going into this review. So, when Samsung offered me a chance to spend some time with their latest high-end Bluetooth headset, the HM7000 (the product naming department was on vacation), I accepted with a good deal of hesitancy.