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5 best-rated earphonesBy Sindre Lia, 5 March 2008
If you're looking to replace your old earphones, here are some of the best ones ranging from $100 to $500.

Shure se530PTH    Similar models »
Score: 94% When: August 2007 Worth: $550
Shure's high-end earphones might be the best we've heard. Could they possibly be worth the cost? Matthew Ruiz has the answer in our full review.
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Shure se530PTH
Shure se420    Similar models »
Score: 90% When: November 2007 Worth: $400
Shure's $400 reference-class earbuds sure are pricey. But did anything other than the price (like the sound) take our breath away?
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Shure se420
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro    Similar models »
Score: 82% When: November 2007 Worth: $250
With the Super.fi 5 Pros, Ultimate ears has definitely made improvements upon their high-end consumer line. But was it enough to impress us?
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro
Etymotic Ety8    Similar models »
Score: 79% When: December 2006 Worth: $200 - $300
Designed by the venerable high-end headphone maker, this Bluetooth headset costs a bundle and won’t handle your voice calls. But the Ety8 has an ace up its sleeve. Read our review for the scoop.
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Etymotic Ety8
Sennheiser CX-500    Similar models »
Score: 78% When: February 2008 Worth: $130
Sennheiser's tiny white earbuds promise a noticeable upgrade to your iPod headphones' paper-thin woofers. Are they worth the extra coin?
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Sennheiser CX-500
Best Headphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Shure se530PTH 94% $550
Shure se420 90% $400
Sennheiser HD650 84% $599
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro 82% $250
Etymotic Ety8 79% $200
Sennheiser CX-500 78% $130
Targus AWM02US 75% $50
V-Moda Vibe 70% $84
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