V-MODA bass fréq Earbuds

On a shoestring budget but still need thumpin' bass from your earbuds? Look no further than V-MODA's $50 bass fréq model. These buds come in a rainbow of colors and are marked by the promise of "powerful, yet precise" bass. Offered in blue, black, green, orange, pink, white, red, and camouflage hues, they match perfectly to almost any digital audio player on the market. And the sound performance? Pretty bitchin'. The earbuds deliver as promised — thick, full-toned bass with minimal distortion. The kick of that low-frequency boost is not for everyone, however, and is liable to leave some audiophiles sputtering into their enormous polished maple headphones.

WIRED Delightfully rich sound quality. Reasonable price. Solid color from plug to bud, with plenty of available pigment options. Audio quality leaves budget buds in the dust. Bone-shaking bass adds thump where most other earphones cough and fuzz out.

TIRED Bone-shaking bass can often swaddle clarity. Aside from bright, loud colors, lacks design flair.

• Home Audio Components: Headphones
• Manufacturer: V-MODA
• Price: $50
Release Date: May 01, 2006