Skullcandy Uprock Headphones - Black/Black - £19.99 At Amazon

Pete Kelly, Director of design says

"Wrapping the Uprock speakers is a fresh take on our "basic" offering. Rather than follow the industry trend of layering on complexity for percieved value, I decided on a clean and refined form that is much more difficult to achieve while still looking rich. Perfectly comfortable for daily use, the uprock has a modern feel, ergonomic functionality and unsurpassed sound for price."

We’ve made a move, since our disruptive entrée into personal audio, from the underground to the panopticon. The view is different but the vanguard vision remains the same. Skullcandy’s 2011 product mix features our most innovative curations yet.

We're as passionate as ever about innovation and the convergence of premium sound and aesthetic perfection.

Skullcandy's product line-up is our way of giving a friendly nudge to the pace of evolution. Hope you enjoy the ride.

Sporting twin 40mm ear exciters, tangle-free flat cable and a mixed material finish for extra machismo, the Skullcandy Uprock boasts the street cred of a Brooklyn street gang and is synchronized to the bears and rhythms of roots, rock and hip hop.