While we haven't tried the Lin Soul TIN HiFI T4 earbuds ourselves, many users and other credible review sites call them the best of the best. One Amazon customer called the sound quality "superb" and praised the wide soundstage you get as you listen with these in. 

The earbuds come with seven ear tips, sound-isolating features, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a durable cable. The ultra-pure silver-plated copper cable is reportedly strong enough to endure the twisting and folding that comes with frequent use, though some users have reported issues with it. At$100, the Lin Soul TIN HiFi T4 earbuds are in between a budget wired earbud and a splurge wired earbud. It's a Goldilocks price for great sound: not too cheap, not too expensive, compared to other earbuds on the market. 

Lin Soul TIN HiFi T4 tech specs: Battery life: N/A | Noise cancellation: No, but has sound isolation | Voice assistant: No | Build:Silver-plated cable

Just last year Apple transitioned away from its Lightning ports and went all-in on USB-C cords for everything from its iPhones and iPads to its infamous EarPods. That was a welcome change, according to 's Kerry Wan. 

Priced like inflation doesn't exist, the$19 EarPods, now with USB-C, are ideal for the latest iPhones, just about any Android phone, laptops, tablets, and more, Wan said. The EarPods don't come with cushioning -- a notable advantage and disadvantage to the earbuds. "While they won't dig into your ear and induce pressure buildup over time, there's a noticeable lack of audio immersion (or passive noise cancellation)," Wan said. 

But you're not really buying these for the best sound performance. Instead, buy them for the ease of use, the technically long battery life, and the built-in microphone. They're so spectacular that Wan says he uses it to record his voiceovers for nearly every video he makes for our social platforms. 

Apple EarPods tech specs: Battery life: N/A | Noise cancellation: No | Voice assistant: No | Build: Plastic

If you don't care about an expensive, stellar-sounding wired earbud, and just need a pair of earbuds that do the trick, the Skullcandy Jib In-Ear buds are for you. "I'm not really picky when it comes to earbuds so as long as they work and get the job done, I didn't care if they were$10 or$50," 's Kayla Solino told me.  

Solino said she loves the affordability, microphone, clear sound, and adjustable ear tips of these Skullcandy wired earbuds. After four years of regular use, the earbuds still hold up through college classes and work. "These are the ones I use for every meeting on Zoom when I need earbuds," Solino said. 

Amazon reviewers praise the value you get for the$10 price, substantial sound, and microphone quality. 

Skullcandy Jib In-Ear tech specs: Battery life: N/A | Noise cancellation: No, but has sound isolation | Voice assistant: No | Build: Plastic

These earbuds have over 1,000 reviews on Amazon, and are praised for their incredible sound, affordable price of$13, and sturdy, portable build. You are getting your money's worth -- and more -- with these earbuds. One reviewer said, "For most music, they will be outstandingly alive and brilliant sounding." 

Moondrop Quarks tech specs: Battery life: N/A | Noise cancellation: No -- but has sound damping | Voice assistant: No | Build: PC

These earbuds are$100 more expensive than our top pick, but reviewers and Reddit users say they are 100% worth the money. One Amazon reviewer wrote that the Etymotic ER4SR earphones were "better than even thousand dollar [in-ear monitors] like Shure SE846 in terms of sound quality." The earbuds deliver precise, crystal-clear sound and a comfortable fit, though some listeners may have issues with the less bass-y sound. 

The earbuds come with ear tips that drill into your ears, according to some user reviews. This is good and bad: good because you get intense sound isolation; bad because you may not like how deep these earbuds go into your ears. 

Etymotic ER4SR Studio Reference Earphone tech specs: Battery life: N/A | Noise cancellation: No-but has sound isolation | Voice assistant: No | Build:Anodized, laser-etched aluminum