These Skull Candy headphones will not stop at the looks, however. The moment I tried it, I knew that I was hooked.

So what sets Skull Candy headphones apart? Aside from their funky look, these headphones deliver excellent sound. In fact, everything about the design is all about the perfect sound. Even if you’re listening to a track that is so heavy on bass, the headphones can take it.

There are a lot of different types of Skull Candy headphones available – you only need to check their web site for the style that would suit you. The Metallica headphones, from the Artist Lowrider Series, to be exact, is only one of them. This one costs $49.95 from the online shop but prices may vary depending on which store you go to.

Another plus about Skull Candy headphones is that they are all covered by a very good warranty policy. They have two types of coverage:

Aggressive Listening: Skullcandy products that fail or break due to a crazy crash on the mountain or a violent head-banging session… or any other reason that is not a product defect, we will still hook you up! Send in whatever remains of your product, and we will send you a coupon good for 50% off any product in our Online Shop.

Defective Product Replacement: Which is defined as any Skullcandy product that is still in one piece and not working properly or any product damaged in shipping.In this case you will receive a brand new replacement product at no charge.

I don’t think I have found any other product that has this kind of coverage, have you?

This one is definitely for the Department of WTF?! Ever since my iPod was stolen, I have not gotten a new mp3 player. In my mind, I would get one when I saw the need for one. But with all the cool mobile phones that can function as mp3 players, I never really had the urge to get a separate mp3 player. Still, I have always been on the lookout for cool earphones that would give me a great listening experience. Truth be told, I have only been satisfied with Sony Ericsson earphones.

Yesterday, while I was browsing online for new earphones – yeah I did this while waiting for Gmail to go back up – I ran across something that made me go “No way!” And that no way was not sarcastic. I really meant it.

Take a look at that picture – a set of ear buds that are shaped like flies! Now why in the world would you want to have flies buzzing in your ears? And even if they do sound good, why would you want some buggy looking thing sticking out of your ears?

Dubbed the Fly Ear Buds (no creativity in the name, I don’t know about the design!), they are compatible with most anything that you can plug earphones into. The package also comes with 2 sets of silicone tips – one small and one large, I suppose to make for size differences in us human beings.

If you like insects, then head on over to Patina Stores and pay $12.95 for a pair. I’d much rather find something else, to be honest.

Ok, if you’re a little tired of those old iPod earphones and you need something a little decent to replace it with… wait no more. Shure has developed SE115 sound-isolating earphones for just under US$100. Imagine that, for less than US$100 you get a quality set of sound plugs that keep your audio crisp, clear and smooth. Plus, you get to be good looking too! :)

It’s a kit by the way as Shure’s fit kit comes with interchangeable earphone options so you can get as much isolation (and bass-response created from a proper fit) as possible. Colors come in blue, red, black, or hot pink. The earphones are compatible with Apple iPhone and BlackBerry Curve… basically a lot of MP3 players these days.

“There’s no doubt about it – for decades, Shure has set the standard for superior audio and unparalleled design,” said Mark Karnes, Executive Director, Global Marketing, Shure. “Now, as MP3 players, smartphones, portable gaming systems, and laptops break new ground in functionality and style, our engineers have blasted even bigger sound into a smaller and more beautiful package than ever before.”

Check out the features:

• Superior Sound Quality: The Second Generation Dynamic MicroSpeaker delivers detailed, warm sound with enhanced bass.
• Color and Style: Blue, Pink, Black, and Red create a personal fashion statement for any user.
• Isolation from Background Noise: Unique Sound Isolating technology prevents outside noise from interfering with the user’s listening experience.
• Superior Comfort and Flexibility: The included Shure fit kit provides interchangeable earphone fit and cable options that deliver unmatched personal customization.

The SE115 and all Shure Sound Isolating Earphones and inline accessories can be purchased online at www.shure.com, as well as at select retail partners. Check www.shure.com for a complete list of Authorized Dealers.