Twenty-six dollars for wireless Bluetooth headphones that actually look like something. The Nightshade from Wicked Audio is an over-ear with a rubberized matte finish, Bluetooth 4.0, enhanced bass, and a charge time of about ninety minutes. It covers the basics — phone mic, track control, aux cable for when the battery runs out — without asking you to sign off on a complicated feature list.

The sound profile is what you'd expect at this price: warm, punchy, bass-forward. Not reference-monitor accurate, but enjoyable for most of what people actually listen to. For a gym bag, a commute, a spare pair for travel, or a first wireless headphone for someone who doesn't want to spend much to find out if they like the format — this is a sensible entry point.

Found atagainst a retail of. The Emporium is not pretending this is a flagship. It's a good deal on a functional product, and sometimes that's exactly what's needed.