If you're on the hunt for cheap earbuds, Monoprice has updated their Enhanced Bass Noise Isolating Earphones with a few new features. They're still a steal at $7, with quality you'd expect from $20 and $30 models.


Many of you may be familiar with Monoprice's headphones and earbuds, particularly the 8320s we're such big fans of (and which won our Hive Five for the best earbuds). Well, Monoprice recently updated their earbud offerings with a few new models: the 9927s, the 9960s, and the 9963s. They're nearly identical to the 8320s in every way, and even carry the same name—"Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones"—but with a few key differences:


They come in black (9927), pink (9960), and white (9963)

The earphones themselves have a matte, rubberized finish rather than the 8320s' shiny metallic finish (Monoprice claims this helps them stay in place better)

They come with three sizes of rubber earpieces rather than just one (this is the important part)

The 8320s are still great, but only come with one size earpiece, meaning many of us have to buy third-party rubber tips just so they'll fit properly. Thankfully, these new models solve that problem beautifully, with three sizes to fit any ear.

I've been listening to the black 9927s for a few days and they sound just as good as the 8320s. They haven't changed anything on the inside, so you can expect the same great sound (relative to its $7 price point). The extra tips are reason enough to buy the updated model, though, when it comes time to replace your earbuds. Hit the link below to check them out, and see our original review of the 8320s for more information about their sound and other features.


Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones ($7.57) | Monoprice