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Portable headphones come in two main styles: in-ear and on-ear. The former comprises the ultratiny earbuds and canalbuds that you place at least somewhat inside your ears, while the latter often features a headband and circular earpads that rest over the ears. iPod accessories maker iFrogz offers several models in both varieties, but the in-ear Ear Pollution Plugz headphones are the subject of this review. Unfortunately, this $15 set rather lives up to its name, offering audio quality about on par with the stock 'buds included with most MP3 players. On the plus side, the earphones offer a hint of style, an ultracompact design, and a comfortable fit, so they could work in a pinch for those on a budget, but the similarly-priced Griffin TuneBuds are a better option for those who like bass.
On the downside, the Ear Pollution Plugz definitely feel cheap, which isn't terribly surprising given the price point. We'd consider this set throwaway tech; that is, you're probably only going to get a couple months out of the earphones. The cable is thin and feels prone to breakage, especially the Y portion. One of the silicone sleeves in our sealed package was torn before we ever laid a finger on it, and the others (iFrogz includes three sets, from small to large) appear equally thin and fragile.
With so many different iPhone accessories alone, it is great to see some reasonably priced and efficient noise canceling isolating earphones for the iPhone owners that also include a practical mic. This set of EarPollution Plugz with Mic from iFrogz are a few of the many alternatives they provide hip and trendy music lovers that are also geeky.
Finding replacement earphones with an inline microphone for your iPhone can be a frustrating process, especially since the selection can get expensive quickly. ifrogz is targeting the budget conscious buyer with its EarPollution Luxe microbud with microphone earphones, and they add a splash of color to your iPhone, too.
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