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Becky Scarrott

Neckband earbuds aren't dead yet – and at this price, I'm lovin' the cord

Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd ANC (Gen 2) worn by two different men, walking around town

It's a constant dilemma for the music-loving athlete: do you opt for some of the best wired earbuds (and feed those pesky cables around your body during your run), the best true wireless earbuds (and accept the occasional puddle/sidewalk sacrifice), or even some of the best bone conduction headphones and take a hit on immersive bass?

Well, there is still another option. If you thought neckband earbuds had been lost to the sands of time, think again! Beyerdynamic is back with a brand-new neckband design, now with noise cancellation, called the Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd ANC.

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