Earphones have always been a smaller, more portable alternative to traditional headphones, and JBL Reference 200 Series earphones are certainly that. But Reference 200 Series earphones are designed to perform more like their larger counterparts. Is it possible to get realistic, full-spectrum sound from virtually weightless earphones that can easily slip into a pocket? Would we have brought it up if the answer were no?

The JBL Reference 220 features:

• Amazingly comfortable in-ear design
  
• High-quality miniature transducers outperform other earphone systems
  
• Wear them your way: foam ear pads, silicone in-ear inserts, detachable ear cuffs or a foldable under-chin strap
  
• Three ear-piece sizes included, for a personal fit
  
• Flexible cloth-covered wires
  
• Compact carrying case
  
• Airline and Stereo Phono adapters included
  
• Available in black or white