Aerial7 DJ Jam Tank Headphones

Aerial 7 has teamed with DJ Jam to create his signature headphone using the Tank Platinum model. For those of you who don't know, DJ Jam is the official DJ for Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and other prominent artists. It's a little ironic that the official DJ of the man with one of the most popular headphone companies of all time doesn't use Beats. Snoop Dogg also has his own signature headphone with SkullCandy. Like i said, the DJ Jam signature headphone is just another design to the Aerial7 Tank Premium model.

The Aerial7 Tank headphones target the same market as SkullCandy, so its hard not to compare. This "Young, Wild, and Free" crowd demands loud music, color options, and low prices. While the Aerial7 Tank headphones hit these three issues, they seemed to forget the rest. The plastic construction feels cheap. Despite the relatively large ear cups, they aren't very comfortable. Lastly, music is loud but not clear or precise. The Aerial7 Tank Headphones come in 10 color combinations.

Price: $80-90
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Pros

• Color Options
• Detachable Cables

Cons

• Feel Cheap
• Poor Sound Quality
• Uncomfortable

Overall Rating: 5/10

Behind the Scenes DJ Jam Tank Headphones Video

Aerial7 Phoenix Headphones

The new Phoenix headphones are the cheapest on-ear headphones offered by Aerial7. The company is known for their eye catching designs because of the stylish color combinations offered. Some might be turned away from the over-the-top color choices offered with these headphones, but I personally like them. The one problem with the design is the large logo on the outside of the ear cups. It might just be me, but I really don't like the Aerial7 arrow logo. It looks the same as the "Above the Influence" logo, which is the advertising campaign of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. I don't know about you, but I don't want to walk down the street and have people think I'm rocking anti-drug headphones.

The Aerial7 Phoenix headphones were designed with a DJ in mind since the earcups swivel 180 degrees. The problem with this design feature is that 99% of the people that buy these headphones are not DJ's. Another problem I have is the extremely small and uncomfortable ear cups. One good aspect is that these headphones can play music really loud. Even though they sound better then I initially predicted, they still don't sound great when played extremely loud. While the Aerial7 Phoenix may have many funky color options, they are not worth buying because of the many design flaws and average sound quality. They are available in 6 styles: Citron, Chino, Storm, Eclipse, Tantrum, & Soldier.

Price: $60
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Pros

• Color Options
• Decent Sound Quality

Cons

• Small Earcups
• Aerial 7 ("Above the Influence") Arrow Logo
• Earcups Swivel

Overall Rating: 5/10

Sony PIIQ Qlasp Headphones

Since Sony has always been a top seller in the headphone market, it comes as no surprise that they have come out with an urban and street friendly lineup of headphones. Thee PIIQ headphones draw inspiration from artists, street culture and athletes. Sony is trying to attract some of SkullCandy's clients by using similar designs. With the PIIQ headphones, Sony has promised quality sound quality with high style. Sony has hired professional skateboarders, Chris Cole and Tom Asta. The PIIQ line has 5 different styles with each having a variety of color options. The prices range from $15 to $100. Today, I will review the Sony Qlasps.

The design of these in-ear headphones are very unique. Instead of most clip-on earphones which go around the back of the ear, these earphones clip on around the earlobe. When put on correctly, the earphones appear that you have earrings on. Sony has developed these headphones for those who need a secure fit whether that be skating down a ramp or shredding down a mountain. Since the Qlasp's are made for the extremely physical activities, these headphones are not for everybody. The clips are uncomfortable for some and look kind of strange for everyday use. However, the sound quality is surprisingly good and the price won't break the bank. The Sony PIIQ Qlasp headphones are made for the young, hip and active person who doesn't mind the odd earlobe clip.

Price: $19.99
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Pros

• Price
• Wont Fall out
• Color Options

Cons

• Not for Everyday Use
• Uncomfortable for Some
• Strange Design

Overall Rating: 5/10

WESC Rae Martini Bongo Headphones

WESC is a Sweedish clothing brand that is based on skateboarding culture and lifestyle. WESC sponsors many famous celebrities and personalities which they refer to as "activists" or "WEactivists". Each of these activists has their own WESC pieces of clothing, and a few of them even have their own designed headphones. The first headphones in their line that i will review is Rae Martini.  Rae is a an Italian self-taught urban artist who has become famous for his informal abstract paintings. He has become an advocate for Street Artists International. His works have been featured in solo exhibitions across the globe.

The headphones had to fit Rae Martini's abstract style so the colors had to pop. The colors were chosen specifically by Rae. Some of Rae's art pieces have been incorporated into the headphones graphic pattern. While the design is over the top and intense, the sound quality is anything but. WESC doesn't have the technology that an audio company has, and it shows. They are built to last and their comfort is decent. These headphones are not the best option out there unless you love the design and don't mind the mediocre sound quality.

Price: $77
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Pros

• Artistic Design
• Light

Cons

• Sound Quality
• Graphic Pattern
• Hard to Find

Overall Rating: 5/10

Lil Wayne Live Nation High Performance Earbuds

LiveNation is entering the headphone market and releasing a new lineup of headphones in collaboration with some of their artists. One of the first artists to come out with their own design is Lil Wayne. These headphones were created to compete with Monster's lineup of celebrity endorsed earbuds. With these new Live Nation products, they are trying to make stylish headphones affordable for anyone. They are not the best sounding headphones by any means, but with the slim price tag, they are not bad. The earbuds come with an extra set of silicone tips for personalized comfort. The cable is made up of a material similar to a shoe lace. I am not a fan of this material because it makes the headphones feel cheap. With that said, these headphones are stylish and a decent value.
Price: $19.99
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Pros

• Lil Wayne Logo
• Inexpensive
• Earbud Options

Cons

• Shoe Lace Cord
• Sound Quality
• Packaging 

Overall Rating: 5/10

Snoop Dogg Skullcrusher Headphones

Snoop Dogg has come out with his own signature headphones as part of Skull Candy's Artist Series Headphone lineup. These headphones have a unique design to them because of the print. The headphones have mini sub-woofers which help with the overall bass quality. The sub-woofer is run using a "AA" battery which is installed in an inline unit about half way down the cable. I don't like this design feature because it causes the headphones to drag to the ground because of the weight of the inline unit. It also becomes somewhat annoying to have a bulky box bouncing around in front of you. The headphones will work without batteries but the sub-woofer won't.
Like with most SkullCandy headphones, the sound quality is not the greatest, but also not the worst. SkullCandy has made them completely foldable for easy travel. I am personally not a fan of foldable headphones because it makes them feel a little more flimsy and cheap.  The Skullcrusher Headphones come in 2 colors: Blue and Black.

Price: $79.95

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Pros

• Unique Design
• Relatively Inexpensive
• Mini Subwoofer

Cons

• Inline Unit
• Mediocre Sound Quality
• Double Cord
• Collapsible

Overall Rating: 5/10