Earbuds

Do you have someone on your gift list this year that's always on-the-go – whether it's driving the kids to basketball practice or constantly running around town for a business meeting? Check out our picks of some of the best gifts for people on-the-go:

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
Designed for people on the go, this wireless mouse pops up for comfort and flattens for portability. When you're ready to go simply collapse the mouse, slip it in your bag, purse or pocket and you're set! Arc Touch features a touch scroll strip with Microsoft Touch technology for fast and easy navigation and Bluetrack technology lets you use it on almost any surface – even on carpet!

Price: $59.95
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It's hard to believe that back-to-school time is already here. To help students (and parents) get prepared, Best Buy is launching several back-to-school promotions offering savings on the latest and greatest technology for practically any budget. It starts with a big 3-Day sale the first weekend of August. Read on for the details…

Hot Back-to-School Promotions Include:

• Special 3-Day Sale August 4, 5 and 6th - Up to $40 off the hottest Back-to-School items such as the HP Touchpad, Samsung Galaxy, HP laptop and Apple iPod Touch.
• Rocketfish and Insignia "Say it in Color" - Hot school essentials like fans, earbuds, mice and more have been re-colored with special promotional prices. Get yours beginning as low as $6.99.
• Latest and Greatest Laptops Starting at $379.99 - Including the Sony VAIO, HP Pavillion and Toshiba Satellite laptops. In addition, Best Buy features the most Intel core processor laptops under one roof. Intel 2nd Gen Core Laptops starting at $399.
• 24/7 Geek Squad Tech Support for $99.99 with any Laptop, Tablet or PC: Online, on the phone or in-store.
• Save 10 Percent on In-store Pickup Plus - Buy it at home, pick it up at school. Use In-store pick-up when you buy any dorm fridge and microwave and save an extra 10% off when you use In-Store Pickup Plus.

Pioneer just introduced some earbud headphones for the active crowd. Featuring a water resistant design, the SE-CL331 earbuds can be rinsed off if they get dusty or sweaty from activities such as hiking or running.

The SE-CL331 uses 9mm drivers to deliver deeper bass response and the in-ear design along with four interchangeable ear-tips (XS, S, M, L) decreases outside noise. The earbuds have a long 3.9' cord and are available in four colors - pink, blue, yellow and white. A carrying pouch is also included.

SE-CL331 features:

• IPX5 and IPX7 Compliant (Official water resistant classification)
• Interchangeable ear tips (4 sizes in XS, S, M, L)
• Deep bass performance
• Carrying pouch
• 3.9' cord with L-type 3.5mm plug

The Pioneer SE-CL331 will be available in July for $59.

Father's Day is coming up and some of us need a fun, simple gift to give dear-old-dad. A pair of earbuds or headphones makes for a perfect present for every kind of father! We've rounded up a variety of choices from Wicked Audio, one of our favorite companies offering top-notch earbuds and headphones at an affordable price.

These are available in over 10,000 retail outlets in 6 different countries so it will be easy to pick up a pair for your upcoming Father's Day festivities!

Wicked Audio: Wicked Empire
Punk-inspired, noise isolating earbuds cater to a multitude of personal styles

• Top of the line earbuds feature external design themes for a unique and personalized appearance
• Modern elements, such as skull and 8 ball figures, allow consumers to promote their individual fashion sense
• High quality chrome finish offers a stylish look and gold-plated tip prevents damage and corrosion
• Available in 5 trendy models: Maiden, Lucky, Knight, Bones and Ace
• 10 mm Driver, 20-20,000 Hz Frequency, 1.2 Meter Cord

Pioneer Electronics has a new pair of stereo headphones that tout up to 90% noise cancellation. The SE-NC31C-K headphones use microphones in each ear piece to measure unwanted low-frequency noise and then insert an equal amplitude, opposite phase signal of the unwanted noise, to cancel it before it reaches the listener's ears. The noise cancelling feature can also be turned off if battery power runs low.

The SE-NC31C-K also includes:

• Large 14.2 mm drivers
• In-flight Plug Adaptor
• Interchangeable Ear-Tips (4 sizes in XS, S, M, L)
• Carrying Pouch
• 4.6' cord with L-type 3.5mm plug
• One AAA Battery provides up to 120 hours of listening

Are you familiar with the Urbanears family of headphones? This week they introduced the newest to their lineup – the Bagis. The Bagis, rather than being full-size headphones, are compact earplugs that provide excellent noise reduction while delivering direct sound. Additionally, they have a rubber housing along with a combined fabric and TPE cord to eliminate distortions caused by friction. As a bonus, each earpiece snaps together, allowing you to carry them around your neck when not in use.

The Bagis features:

• One year premium replacement warranty
• Snap construction. Connect around your neck when not using the Bagis
• Size adjustable with enclosed S, M and L sleeves
• 120cm / 47" tangle resistant fabric and TPE cord
• 3.5mm stereo plug compatible with any music players using 3.5 mm standard
• Microphone and remote compatible with unprotected 3.5 mm standard such as iPhone, Blackberry, HTC and more

They are available now for $30 in 8 bright colors including cerise, navy, orange, red, lavender, grass, white and black at select retailers and www.urbanears.com.

Anyone that knows me knows that I love music. And when it comes to listening to music on my iPod I am extremely picky about the sound quality – standard earbuds just don't cut it. Call me a music snob if you will, but the way I look at it is if I'm shelling out hundreds of dollars for an MP3 player (or similar device), I want to listen to my music in the best sound quality possible. And boy, did I find the earbuds (or earphones, I should say) that deliver! As soon as I put Future Sonics' Atrio Special Edition (ASE) Earphones in my ears I was blown away by the crystal clear audio coming out of something so tiny…and bass response? Wow! Certainly better than anything I've heard before.

The Atrio ASE earphones are equipped with Future Sonics' proprietary studio-grade dynamic driver, which helps to create the signature audio that Future Sonics says "can't be reproduced by any other earphone manufacturer at any price." The multi-driver and cross-over free ASE's provide full range audio for use on stage, in-studio, or with an MP3 player, iPad etc. Along with the eco-friendly zipper case, they come with multiple silicone earpieces, ensuring you get the right fit. Another very important feature to note is they are fully endorsed by the H.E.A.R organization, providing "BIGGER SOUND @ lower volume" for hearing health. How many earphones can say that??Read more

Everyone loves to listen to music, right? If you're looking for some top-notch earbuds that are both stylish and comfortable, Jaw Breakers from Wicked Audio is your answer. These candy-colored noise isolating earbuds come in four colors (green, black, pink and white) and feature a 10 mm driver, 20-20,000 Hz Frequency, a gold-plated connector and have a 1.2 meter cord. Wicked Audio's Jaw Breakers are available now for $17.99.

How would you like to win a pair of Jaw Breakers? To help celebrate the launch of Wicked Audio's Jaw Breakers line of earbuds, BestStuff.com is giving away five pairs of Jaw Breakers! It's easy to enter. All you have to do to enter the contest is leave a comment on this posting. The first five people to leave a comment will win one of five pairs of Wicked Audio Jaw Breakers earbuds (retail value: $17.99). Read more