Audiovox ARE05 Noise Isolating Earphone
Wired Connectivity - Stereo - Earbud

These sound great, my only issue is they seem like they cord could wear out quick like lots of headphones do when using for activity (like running), other than that they are perfect.
 
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Great set of earbuds for the price. Paid much more for this type of earphones and still not as good as these.
 
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I bought this for 19.99 (it was on sale for that day), and thought this wouldn't be good. It actually performs very well. The carrying case is extremely useful, the headset is comfortable, and the quality is pretty decent.
 
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Got these for my daughter. Her and her friends say they are great. Comfortable, great sound. She's only had stock ipod headphones and inexpensive replacements before but she says these are way better than any she has heard.
 
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I have not found ear-phones as comfortable and small and yet really cutting out the other noise - these are great and especially for the price.
 
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I own both an iPod and a Sandisk MP3 player. I also own the Etymotic ER 6i earbuds. These earbuds are great! I tested them on the iPod and it was like I was listening to the music for the first time. They play loud and have very deep bass response. You may have to adjust the bass to get a flatter audio response, but either way, when the bass is there it is there! They are also very comfortable for long periods. They block out external sounds by blocking the ear canal (not by noise cancelation), so you can't expect that type of performance. The Etymotic earbuds are much more expensive, but to my taste they are not better and they require maintenance (such as cleaning out the inevitable earwax) and they are not as durable. These are far superior to Apple's originals. Save a lot of money and get these great earbuds, you won't be sorry.
 
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These are extremely good earpieces for the money and sound great on my iPod.
 
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For twenty bucks, this is an awesome deal. I personally love the carrying case that is included, as I find it easy to wind up the headset and it is small and easy to carry. The case offers great protection too. As for the sound, these offer really great sound, especially for the price. I doubt if anyone can find any earphones as good as these at this price level.
 
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I have issues with many in-ear headsets falling out often. I find these to fit me perfectly right out of the box. Not a noise cancellation system, but a decent noise filtration system. Great value.
 
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I'm very happy with these headphones. The bass is solid, highs are crisp and the overall sound is full. You can't beat the price for what you get and Acoustic Research has always been a reputable company. No complaints!!
 
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I have an iPhone and my headphones broke, so I looked for an alternative to the Apple headphones and found these. I was not expecting anything amazing for $20, but they are good headphones and the best for the price. On the noise-canceling end, while a song is playing even on low volume, they cancel all the noise out. However, this was just in a regular room of people talking, so I don't know how it will be on airplanes. As for the sound, I cannot really describe what the music sounds like, but it feels like your listening to a 5.1 surround sound system, so it is good. But, obviously not better then the headphones you can get for $100. If you need headphones, and want the best for $20, this is your best option. I only bought them because they were compatible with my iPhone, but having used them I would recommend them for anyone.
 
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These buds have a great deal of bass. Much more so than the Sony EX-71 or Sennheiser C-300 that I have used before. But these AR's lack the overall sound quality of the Sony or Sennheiser products. These earbuds are very comfortable and a good fit is easy to find with the multiple silicone tips. The price with free shipping is hard to beat.
 
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These are the best earbuds I've owned. I have small ears, these buds fit securely. They really keep the noise out/music in. Not noise canceling by the noise isolating feature works great. I have to remove the buds when talking/vistening to someone. Never had to do that before. Highly recommended.
 
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I use them while working construction and they are wonderful. Great sound and very comfortable!
 
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These are the best earphones or earbuds I have had. Both high and low ends are full and clear, and in balance with the mid-range frequencies. The 3 earlier sets I bought were fine for the recorded books I usually listen to, but this pair made me start to seek out my favorite music to enjoy. I also like the choice of 3 sizes of 2 materials that lets me choose what works best for my comfort, or for retention during exercise.
 
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I bought the headphones to have a smaller set for travel to reduce noise on flights. They are very small and come in a special round box one can fold them in but it is somewhat cumbersome: an automatic folding process would have been better. Noise reduction: yes, there is some noise reduction as with anything else you plug into your ear but that's where it ends. It is not comparable with 'real' noise reduction. The sound is very good and only a little bit worse than the $90 mini Bose. Overall: not a bad deal for the money.
 
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These are the best headphones I've ever had. I'm not one to spend a lot of money on headphones - I think $20-$30 is a reasonable amount. These are not the highest end headphones out there by far, but definitely the best value for the price. And they are SO comfortable. I have real problems finding earbuds that fit me - I have small ears, and piercings that get in the way of most earbuds. I use the smallest, softest size they provided with these, and they work great.
 
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Exceptional sound, but the noise isolation leaves a lot to be desired--at least for me. It comes with a lot of different sized "caps" that enter the ear, but none that fit me well. I settled for the large ones that do not enter the canal. I own a set of pricey ER-6's that isolate just fine. My cheap Dell set works fine for me, too.
 
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THIS REALLY IS A NICE PRODUCT. BUY.COM PROVIDED IT AT A GREAT VALUE. THE SOUND IS CLEAR, THE BASE IS STRONG, AND THERE IS LITTLE OUTSIDE NOISE. FROM A COMFORT STANDPOINT, THEY ARE OK, BUT MY SON LOVED THEM ! SO NOW THEY ARE HIS !
 
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As advertised - quality sound. Optional different fits a great feature. Carrying case a nice touch! Great value for the price!
 
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Changed ear piece, after that the ear phone stayed in for hours.
 
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Just a heads up. Its not noise canceling, it does not remove the white noise. But as far as headset, its good quality.
 
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I use these earbuds with a Sandisk E200 MP3 player. The sound is excellent. Clean and crisp. Tight deep bass. Comfortable in my ears. They come with several sizes of rubber ear inserts, and a nice simi-hard case to protect the earbuds while in storage. I have owned more expensive earbuds that do not perform as well. Great product, and at $20 with free shipping at Buy.com, the value is awsome.
 
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Very good quality for the money, I was impressed!
 
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Headphones sound great and you can't beat the price. They come withe six different ear buds, three silicone (SM, Med,Lg) and three soft ear plug type.
 
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Very satisfied with performance
 
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I purchased these to use under my motorcycle helmet. My first hi end speakers back in high school were AR and I loved them. I have a set of AR cans that are pretty good also, but these were the worst I have ever heard. I have Zen, Ipod, and SanDisc in ear stock mp3 headphones-they all sound much, much better. These sound like the little things that went with your grandpas AM pocket radio. I was shocked. I don't know if mine are defective or what, they play, but it sounds so tinny that I was shocked. No bass- zip, zilch, nada. Fuzzy everything else. They are going back. What made it even worse is they came in such a nice, high gloss, well designed package.
 
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These earphones have excellent sound, though no better than the ones that originally came with my Zune. The BIG problem is the design of the ear pieces. They are off center, which seems to make fitting them properly difficult. Also I could not find a good fit with any of the size ear foam pads that were provided. Definitely no sound isolation provided as they advertise, again my Zune earphones are better at this.
 
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Man I go through headphones like crazy, I have spent as much as $60 on them. These ARE05 are the best you can get for the money. I wished I had gotten two pair. I have bought them all Sony, Phillips, Koss just to name a few and the Acoustic Research beats them all. I was listening to a live recording on my Zune and actually got lost in the concert because of the clarity of these things. The handy zipper case will help me keep them longer too!
 
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These earbuds are a genuine bargain. They have clear and accurate sound, are lightweight, and have multiple sets of ear cushions for a custom fit. They seal comfortably in the ear canal and compliment my iPod Touch beautifully. You can't go wrong with these ear buds.
 
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