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Almost Worth Knowing: Headphones So Expensive My Ears Aren't Worthy

First off, I won't say that these are the most expensive headphones on the market. However, I will say that Amazon.com sent me an email advertising a sale on headphones, 15-30% off. The headphones looked pretty nice, but the email didn't give me an idea of the price... I followed the link...

$123.20 (regularly $149.99)?!?


$125.94 (regularly $179.99)?!?

WTholyF!!! Really?! For that price, there better be a little Frank Sinatra clone inside singing in my ear... or at least the clone of a lesser known Backstreet Boy...

Now, I know that there are very fancy noise canceling headphones out there that cover the whole side of your head, have multiples speakers, and a bass system better than that which is now in my car.... but I highly doubt you can do that with an ear bud. So what are you in fact paying for? I don't know. The second pair don't even look good - more like little snow cones in your ear.

To top it off, the Average Customer Rating for the first pair is only a 2.5, while the Amazon rating for the latter is a decently better 3.9. Honestly, for the price these babies cost... both better have a perfect 5.

At least you can get Free Super Saver Shipping.