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Earpad headphones are one of the most common headphone types. Read our review of the best earpad headphones.

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Selection Guide: Behind the Neck

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Top Picks For Behind The Neck Headphones

Designed so you won't mess your hair, or to allow for wearing a hat or helmet, behind the neck headphones have a headband that goes around the back of the neck. These are typically earpad type headphones and do not isolate from outside noise, which is good because these are great headphones for running, walking, and outdoor sports activities where it is necessary to remain aware of one's surroundings.

The headphones in this category all hover roughly around $50, and all have a similar level of sound quality. Grado, a New York based headphone company, makes the iGrado, a warm and smooth sounding headphone. The Sennheiser PMX100 and PMX200 are the most neutral sounding of the lot. The PMX100 is an open design so you can hear your surroundings; the PMX200 is sealed and provides some isolation.

We've listed our top picks below but you can click here to see all behind the neck headphones.

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Grado iGrado Black
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$49.00
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Grado iGrado Black

Cool sounds from 'neckband' street-style portable headphones for iPod, iPad, laptops & MP3 players

Polk Audio UltraFit 2000
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$69.95
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Polk Audio UltraFit 2000

Excellent exercise-ready 'neckband' headphones with 3-button Apple control + mic. Choose your color.

Sennheiser adidas PMX 685i Sport
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$79.95
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Sennheiser adidas PMX 685i Sport

The new 2013 Sennheiser adidas line of sport headphones will survive all of your workouts and sound good doing it.  PMX 685i are behind-the-neck style and Made for iPhone & Apple devices.

Sennheiser MM 100 Bluetooth
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$149.95
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Sennheiser MM 100 Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless headphone with stable 'behind the head' design perfect for active iPhone users

H2O Audio Sportswrap Waterproof
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$54.99
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H2O Audio Sportswrap Waterproof

For surfers, kayakers and swimmers, good sound awaits under the waves. Neckband design.