JVC HA-FX5 Gumy Plus Pro Reviews

I'm not sure if all these sub-$10 earphones come out of the same factory in China (they probably do), but there are now several models that deliver an excellent amount of bang for the buck. I had a minor quibble about these earphones' top-end (treble) performance, but in all they sound very good for the money -- and they're lightweight and comfortable. If you're looking at these versus the competition, I'd say the Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120 sounds a touch better, but the one drawback of that model is that the cord has a tendency to get tangled. And if you're a bass lover, you'll probably be more satisfied with iLuv's City Lights earphones. Of course, you could buy all three models and do your own comparisons. The three combined will only set you back a little more than $20, and if you add a fourth (and get past $25 total), you'll qualify for free shipping on Amazon.