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These Headphones Are So Cheap It's Crazy 

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A good pair of headphones is a modern-day essential for literally everyone in the world. Not only do they play your favorite music real good, or blast podcasts while you’re at work “catching up on emails”, but they’re also absolutely great for shutting out the sounds and voices of the rest of the world. For music lovers and unpleasant malcontents alike, you gotta have some good, reliable headphones.

But also, money’s tight, so they need to be cost-saving, too. $200 ultra-high-fidelity headphones are all very well and good but what if you lose them? What happens when you discover the newest pair of Beats actually has WORSE bass than the earbuds that came with your phone? We’ve all been there.

We searched for not only the best but the cheapest headphones in all varieties out there. Bluetooth, wired, over-ear, in-ear, you name it. We found a bunch of great headphones that give the big brands a run for their money in sound quality, but also cost less than your average pair. Here are 12 headphones so cheap, it actually seems nuts.

Hussar Waterproof Bluetooth Headphones

Waterproof (not just sweat-proof!) but also wireless, sturdy, and with great reviews for their sound on Amazon. Must-haves.

Hussar Waterproof Bluetooth Headphones

iJoy Matte Finish Premium Rechargeable Wireless Headphones

A frankly insane price for comfy, wireless, over-ear headphones, right? These hold a surprising amount of charge, and sound better than headphones several times their cost.

iJoy Matte Finish Premium Rechargeable Wireless Headphones

Premium Earbuds With Microphone, 2-Pack

The classic design of Apple’s EarPods, times two, for less than six bucks. I mean, come on.

Premium Earbuds With Microphone, 2-Pack

RockPapa Over Ear Stereo Headphones

RockPapa has a name that makes you kind of not want to take these seriously, but powerful drivers and a comfortable fit for any head/ear size makes up for its deficiencies in the naming department.

RockPapa Over Ear Stereo Headphones 

Ponoto 3.5mm In-Ear Headphones With Mic

A pair of classic headphones that are cheap. No frills. Big sound.

Ponoto 3.5mm In-Ear Headphones With Mic 

Panasonic On-Ear Stereo Headphones

These old-school cheap headphones are perfect for messing around on the computer without annoying everyone around you. You probably rocked an older pair of these at the college library once or twice

Panasonic On-Ear Stereo Headphones

Apie Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones

Sporty, sleek, and loud. These things last forever and sound really impressive for their size.

Apie Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones

BYZ Earbuds With Mic and Volume Control

Another sleek, Apple-inspired option from BYZ, but this time Batman can wear them.

BYZ Earbuds With Mic and Volume Control 

MuveAcoustics Noise-Cancelling Premium Earbuds

Look at these! They’re beautiful. Silver plating adds a classy touch to these basic but powerful earbuds.

MuveAcoustics Noise-Cancelling Premium Earbuds

Otium 8-Hour Sports Earbuds

This headphone design is really popular right now, and these are some of the most affordable AND crispest we’ve seen.

Otium 8-Hour Sports Earbuds

Mpow Bluetooth Headphones

Quite simply, you’re not going to get a better price on over-ear headphones that look and sound like they should be on sale for triple digits.

Mpow Bluetooth Headphones 

TNSO SoundSport In-Ear Headphones, Sweatproof With Mic

Sweatproof headphones solve one of society’s greatest problems, and these ones look good, too.

TNSO SoundSport In-Ear Headphones, Sweatproof With Mic

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