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Enjoy crisp highs and deep bass with the WeSC Pickups ($60). These retro, street style headphones feature 30mm power drivers, 120dB sensitivity, 32Ohms impendence and frequency range of 20-20001 Hz in a compact and lightweight Swedish construction. The Pickups is equipped with an adjustable metal headband and padded ear cups with bold vinyl or metal outers.

Shure expands their line from in-ear headphones with three new over the ear cans designed for studio applications. The Shure Professional Headphones ($60/SRH240; $100/SRH440; $200/SRH840) tuned for professionals, offers improved bass and a more accurate and wider frequency response. This trio of models all come with 40mm drivers, comfortable ear pads with ergonomic fit and a collapsible construction.

Ideal for travel, the Elecom EHP-OH900 XCALGO Headphones ($76) lets you enjoy your favorite music anywhere. These full-size headphones provide excellent sound quality with a compact, folding headband and retractable cord for convenient carrying and storage. Its soft cushioned ear pads offer maximum comfort and blocks ambient noise while its 36mm diameter drivers project powerful and clear sounds.

Bringing back the old school look, Skullcandy offers a vintage style with modern audio technology and capabilities with the Stack Headphones ($TBA). These domed-shaped headphones come with twin drivers, 90- and 50-millimeter in each ear that deliver about 280-milimmeter total driver capacity. The Stack Headphones features individual volume and tone controls in each housing for a customized, mid-range audio experience.

Stop fumbling with your earphones and blaze through your speed training with the Sennheiser MX 85 Sport II ($47). These stereo earphones feature an innovative Twist-to-fit holding system for a secure fit during rigorous activities. The MX 85 Sport II is constructed with powerful neodymium magnets for a balance and detailed sound reproductions, and rugged, sweat-, water-resistant.

Ideal for music lovers, the Sony MDR-EX500LP Earbuds ($103) produces clear sound quality with impressive highs and lows. This vertical-in-ear style earbuds let you hear your favorite tunes, vocals and instruments as intended with its built-in 13.5mm driver units and multiple layer diaphragms. The Sony MDR-EX500LP comes with a leather carrying case and a set of hybrid silicon earbuds for a secure and comfortable fit.

Don't just wear a pair of Beats by Dre. Rock a pair of ColorWare Beats by Dre ($250 - $525). ColorWare design studio partners with Monster and Dr. Dre to deliver personalized high-definition headphones with almost limitless color scheme. ColorWare breaks Beats into eleven customizable pieces, from earcups to logos with 35 different colors for a unique and stylish look.

It is a fact that he default Apple iPod or iPhone earbuds never stay in place during physical activities or vigorous exercises. It is also a fact that the new Shuffle's controls are on the default earphones. Eliminate this hassle and snap on Innovelis' Budfits ($9) to keep them in place. Constructed of soft, flexible rubber, Budfits keep your earbuds secure over your ears during your workout, runs or training. Budfits are available in black, white and frosted clear.

Enjoy pristine audio quality with the Philips Tapster Bluetooth Earphones ($TBA). This cool wearable earphones works with most portable audio players and smartphones. The Philips Tapster features a unique touch-sensitive which allows you to answer calls, adjust volume and switching music with a gesture or a simple tap of the finger.

Bring on the bass with the new Sony XB Series Headphones ($TBA). This series is designed to reproduce ultra low frequencies, super low audio resonant sound and powerful bass with the built-in 50mm rugged dome-type driver. The extra bass headphones also feature brushed aluminum accents and durable flat-section cord and offered in five models from closed-type to in-ear design.