MP3 players are evolving quickly to meet our growing desire to have music with us 24/7, and finally headphones are catching up in the race. There are several different styles to meet the needs of any Bearcat. Here are some of the best headphones for working out, at some of the most reasonable prices out there:

1) Logitech Wireless Headphones For iPod: $50

These Bluetooth integrated headphones allow you to listen to music from up to 30 feet away from your iPod with no annoying wires and cables getting in your way. The wraparound style of the headphones eliminates any worries about them falling off during a workout and a single charge should last up to eight hours. Senior Francesca Aspromonte said they were definitely worth the price because ‘they sound much better than the regular iPod headphones and don’t fall out constantly when I run with them.’

2) Sony Fontopia MDREX71: $35

These small headphones have long been a favorite because of their sound quality and the fact that they are ultra-compact. The tiny buds fit directly into your ears and produce amazing sound while blocking out most external noise.

Gym-goers, however, tend to complain that since the cable is so touch sensitive, it amplifies every sound directly into the ear. Senior English major and gym devotee Kara Briggs said that although she loves the headphones ‘when I’m working out with them, I can hear every single breath I take, so I prefer to use them outside the gym because the sound is amazing.’ She said they are perfect for everyday use, but not for gym activities.

3) Sennheiser MX 500: $20

These simple ear-bud head phones have been praised for their comfort and they provide great sound with an extra volume slider on the cable. Although they may not provide as much sound and bass quality as in-ear ‘phones, they are one of your best bets for regular, do-it-all ear buds at a very reasonable price.

4) Koss KSC 75: $20

These small clip-on style ‘phones are great for very active people like cyclists and runners. They fit perfectly under caps or helmets and are especially good for cyclists or skaters because they don’t shut out all the sound around you, making them safer for use in the streets or public places. Even if you manage to sweat all over these, at $20 a pair they wont cost you a fortune to replace.

If none of these work for you, you can always choose to squander your tuition money on Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pro’s $950-headphones that are custom molded to fit your ears. This way you never have to worry about them slipping out of your ears during a workout, and of course they have unparalleled sound quality!