I tested the best earbuds for audiophiles -- and they're $80 off at Amazon

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bowers and Wilkins Pi8 earbuds cost $400 (though on sale for $319 right now), and are designed for audiophiles who want high-quality sound in an earbud The sound is crisp and immersive, the noise cancellation works well, and the earbuds stayed in my ears without any adjustments, even during sweaty runs I'd like to see the battery life and connectivity be improved $319 at Amazon The Bowers and Wilkins Pi8 earbuds are on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale for $319, taking the price of the luxury earbuds down by $80. Whenever a pair of earbuds cost the same as a cross-country flight, I can't help but raise my eyebrows. At $400, this is precisely what happened when I first popped in the new Pi8 earbuds from Bowers and Wilkins. After a few weeks of listening, however, my eyebrows have returned to normal, and I'm convinced that the Pi8 buds are worth it, with a few caveats. From their sleek build to their sturdy case, these earbuds scream luxury. The four col ... Read full article.