Backed by a two-year warranty, the wireless headphones are comfortable, lightweight, and sound good. They don't punch above their weight or pretend to be something they're not, but they're great for those watching their budget.

House of Marley is a relatively new entrant in the world of headphones, arriving at the end of 2011 and one of a crop of headphones using a celebrity musician -- in this case Bob Marley.

The House of Marley Smile Jamaica headphones feature amazing build quality for a very small price; The bass response is full without becoming "one note" or bloated; The features are well-thought-out with a one-button mic remote, which works for iOS and Android and a fabric wrapped cord

The bass can unduly dominate rock music or pop music; Other headphones have greater sparkle or detail; The cable can be microphonic

Whether you're a Bob Marley fan or not, it's hard not to like a company that makes affordable earphones with eco-friendly products, and donates a portion of all proceeds to the charity 1Love .

Powerful, clean audio performance geared toward bass lovers; Green materials including FSC-certified wood and recyclable aluminum

Massive bass presence overpowers high-mids and highs; Light on accessories

Whether you're a Bob Marley fan or not, it's hard not to like a company that makes affordable earphones with eco-friendly products, and donates a portion of all proceeds to the charity 1Love. The $19.99 House of Marley Smile Jamaica earphones can therefore be described as a feel-good purchase that offer a unique look—a rare thing in the world of budget buds. As far sound quality goes, lovers of booming, deep bass will be thrilled, but purists can stop reading now. This is a pair that can cleanly deliver powerful lows, which is impressive at this affordable price, but it comes at the expense of the high-mids and highs. The Editors' Choice Skullcandy Method ($29.61 at Amazon) also emphasizes the low-end, but it's a bit more balanced than the Smile Jamaica, and offers a gym-friendly design. DesignMany of the House of Marley products have a Jamaica-themed design, incorporating the red, yellow, and green color combination often associated with rasta culture, reggae, and Marley. The Smi...

The House of Marley Smile Jamaica earphones is an affordable, eco-friendly earphone option for serious bass lovers, but they aren't for those seeking a balanced mix.

Powerful, clean audio performance geared toward bass lovers; Green materials including FSC-certified wood and recyclable aluminum

Massive bass presence overpowers high-mids and highs; Light on accessories

This is a very decent set of headphones, good yet not too lively sound. However, the size adjustments are limited, a bit on the small side for an adult male head. My girlfriend uses them now more then me.

First impressions When it comes to buying headphones and earphones we all have our own preferences. For starters, we will either like earphones or headphones, though some people will own both for different environments.

Great looking; affordable; basic smartphone capabilities

Fit; sound quality; most things

Great sound and good battery life, however disconnects frequently, connection drops out at least once per song. Disappointing coming from the Skull Candy Method Wireless

do not buy cheap pice of trash broke in three weeks!

It's not always feasible, practical, or sociably correct to carry a hulking pair of headphones around. While your ears may be buttered in blissful audio, onlookers will at best mildly chuckle.

We've noticed that people tend to only consider earphones/headphones that cost less than Rs. 1,500 if they want to replace the ones that come bundled with their smartphones. It goes without saying that a vast majority of people use smartphones to play their music.