For $100, the SOL Republic Shadow earphones deliver thunderous bass response in a flexible design. They're not accurate-sounding in the slightest, but will be just the thing some big bass fans are looking for.

Powerful audio with massive bass and very bright highs; Flexible design; Ships with multiple eartips-and a lifetime guarantee of unlimited replacement eartips

Very sculpted sound signature; Neckband style not for everyone; No carrying pouch

When you see someone with their ears covered by bulbous cans emblazoned with the round, Bauhaus-esque "b," you know you've found someone wearing Beats. Soon, you'll be able to recognize the Sol Republic Shadow wireless earbuds in a similar way - by the company's ultra-slim and minimalist logo on the...

Fashionable design; Dual-device connection; Solid audio quality; Affordable

No ear wings; Loosen during exercise; Could have stronger bass

Big bass; volume

Constantly adjusting the fit; Slides off neck, shoulder

Although I'm not the resident audiophile on the team, that role goes to Bill Henderson , I do love listening to music and am always looking for headphones that sound great and are comfortable to wear for an extended period of time.

Comfortable; Good audio quality

No auto power down; Problems with multi-connect; Volume button placement not optimal; Call quality not the best

I've had two main issues with this style of headphone in the past. First, I've never found then to hold their Bluetooth connection all that well. If my phone was in my back pocket and I moved around headphones like those offered by LG seemed to lose connection more often than I would like to count.

Light and comfortable; Pairs with two devices at once; Easy to pair and use; Sound quite good!!

I don't have a firm number on battery life since I tend to top off all the time but I think the rated 8 hours is a bit optimistic

.adslot_ap2_above_post_body { margin: 10px -10px; } @media (min-width: 540px) { .adslot_ap2_above_post_body { margin: 10px -20px; } } @media (min-width: 768px) { .adslot_ap2_above_post_body { margin: 10px -15px; } } @media (min-width: 960px) { .adslot_ap2_above_post_body { margin: 10px -20px; } }...

Audio Surprisingly powerful bass that stays clear even at the lowest frequencies; Plenty of volume, good performance throughout its range, Design Looks good, feels better; Bendable, foldable, and light, Comfort Wearing these headphones is no less comfortable than wired in-ear headphones because...

Audio They're tuned for bass-heads; They sound fine across a variety of genres, but aren't made for audiophiles, Buttons Few, if any, headphones get this right, but I still don't like it.

Everyone loves listening to music, I definitely do on my daily commutes to and from work. Within the last year or so I've made the move to remove all the extra wires in my life. I've trying to do a lot of stuff wireless. This is especially true when it comes to headphones for listening to music.

You might not realize it at first, but headphones are the original wearables . Think about it, they're electronic bits that you wear on your head. Headphones - wired or wireless, on-ear or over-ear or earbuds - need to look good .

[dropcaps]W[/dropcaps]hile the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 function as my daily driver headset, I was pumped to get my hands on the Shadow Wireless earphones from Sol Republic . In short, they're a solid set of buds that really impress at their price point. Let's start with sound.

It's little surprise then that when the company announced its follow-up in-ear buds that I was keen to test them out. Due to go on sale more widely in the US next month, I spent a little time using the Shadow to see if they could live up to the lasting impression left by the Tracks Air.