Urbanears Bagis

3 July 2014 | 12:09 pm | Benny Doyle

High quality audio, minimalist design, logical functionality.

When it comes to stylish listening accessories, Urbanears just have it down to a fine art. The Bagis model is an in-ear version of their widely popular headphone lines Zinken and Plattan (don't ask us where the names come from), and captures everything the big boys are about: high quality audio, minimalist design, logical functionality. They feature a tidy tangle-resistant cord, crafted with super strong Kevlar inside that helps eliminate speaker distortion, while a microphone and remote are fitted to provide easy control for incoming calls, volume and song selection. Another cool feature is the snap-lock backs on the earphones themselves. This allows you to clip the buds together when you're not using them, meaning less dangle tangle, helping to keep things nice and tidy, kind of like an extension of the overall Urbanears aesthetic. Although there's no noise cancelling technology added per se, the rubber design adequately blocks out a lot of outside noise without needing the volume to be cranked. Available in ten different colour choices to match your wardrobe, for the price the Bagis stands as a fairly decent entry-level earphone perfect for the younger generation.