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These $300 Swarovski earbuds aren't my style, but their sound quality has me hooked

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Moto Buds Loop ZDNET's key takeaways These Moto Buds Loop earbuds are avaialble now on Amazon for $300.

With plenty of bling factor, these earbuds don't skimp on the sound

You'll definately want to use the app and the custom EQ option to get the best sound from these earbuds. $299.99 at Amazon

I'll be honest: when I first opened the box containing the Moto Buds Loop with Crystals by Swarovski®, I laughed. Why would anyone want earbuds (especially those designed for active lifestyles) that are encrusted with crystals?

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But then I considered that there are plenty of people who would love to have a pair of earbuds with a bit of panache. After all, considering that so many earbuds on the market look the same, why not?

Is it a marketing gimmick? Probably. Do they look fancy? Yes. How do they sound? That's the rub.

My experience

I want to lead off with the price of these earbuds, which is currently $300 on Amazon. I'm certain that price is because of the bling, but you cannot discount that the sound on these earbuds was created by Bose.

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