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So you have some people on your holiday shopping list that are pining for a pair of headphones, but you don't want to drop more than a Benjamin. No worries. There are a bunch of great (yes, great) headphones available for cheap that will deliver sound nearly as good as those that cost hundreds.
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Logitech UE 4000
Click Here to Buy it Now from Logitech, $100
Sound and comfort are the two key determining factors you should look for when buying headphones. Logitech's UE 4000s rate high on both accounts. Thanks to the compact design and plush leather ear pads you won't mind wearing them for long periods of time. And the inline remote and microphone will make it so you won't have to take them off too many times.
Grado SR60i
Click Here to Buy it Now from Amazon, $80
Grado, created over 50 years ago by Joseph Grado right here in NYC, has cemented its name in audio by crafting some of the finest headphones and vinyl cartridges. The brand carries headphones meant for people who really need and want to get the most out of their music. Some cost upwards of $1,500. The SR60i, however, with its crispy, well-balanced audio reproduction, will only cost you $80 Consider it a gift from the audio gods.
Creative Aurvana Live
Click Here to Buy it Now from Creative, $100
Despite its large 40mm neodymium drivers, the Aurvanas are lightweight and comfortable. Bass reproduction is not great, but suitable enough for most genres of music. Even better, though, is the design. The piano black finish looks even better in person.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC27 QuietPoint
Click Here to Buy it Now from Audio-Technica, $100
Finding a good pair of noise canceling headphone for $100 is harder than finding Tyga's gangster credentials. Lucky for you, we came across the Audio-Technica QuietPoints. Highs and lows are on point, and the noise cancellation is able to block out over 80 percent of all disruptions so you can ride the train, plane, or bus in peace.
Denon AH-D510R
Click Here to Buy it Now from Denon, $100
You know the name, you know the game. Denon is one of the top-tier audio brands. And while you can cop one of its high-end models for a couple (or a lot) more C-Notes, you can also get this more-than-capable model made to be lightweight (153 grams), comfortable, and convenient-it has an inline three-button remote control with a built-in microphone so your phone can stay in your pocket on cold days.
WeSC Maraca
Click Here to Buy it Now from KarmaLoop, $48
WeSC makes so many headphones that it's hard to decide which one to cop. We like the Maraca. One of the brand's newer models, the over-ear headphone comes in a variety of colors, has great frequency range, and a inline remote/microphone.
Frends Lightwire
Click Here to Buy it Now from KarmaLoop, $50
Frend's Lightwires aren't the most opulently crafted headphones on this list, but hey, its the least expensive model on this list. And for that half a c-note you get great sound in a simply designed package that's available in many colors. If you're on a tight budget, these are the headphones to get.
SOL Republic Tracks
Click Here to Buy it Now from Sol Republic, $100
SOL Republic's come a long way in a short period of time. Founded by the son of Monster founder Joel Lee, SOL Republic delivers great sound in an interesting package: You can swap out the headphone for a color that better suits your tastes. Mix and match 'til you find something you're cool with. Be you.
Skullcandy Hesh 2
Click Here to Buy it Now from KarmaLoop, $70
Understated, affordable, and well-balanced. That sums up the Hesh 2 model from Skullcandy. The design isn't ridiculously flashy and won't make you self-conscious about wearing them outside of the house or office. The sound follows suit, faithfully reproducing mostly everything thrown their way. The bass won't rattle your skull, but that may be a positive thing to some.
Urbanears Plattan
Click Here to Buy it Now from KarmaLoop, $60
You can't go wrong with a pair of Plattans. The first model offered by Urbanears has held up as one of our favorites for a number of reasons: Its minimal design and wide array of color options, the good-enough sound, and the impressive build quality. You wouldn't expect a pair of $60 headphones to last long, but these will. They also feature an extra 3.5" jack so you can share your music.
