5 Stylish Headphones to Prepare Your Ears for Boston Calling

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• Urbanears Medis Cobalt, $49.90

• Skullcandy The Aviator Headphones at Karmaloop, $150

• Urban Outfitters Micro Gem Headphones, $28

• Frends Ella B Earbuds at Nordstrom, $99

• Beats Mixr Over-Ear Headphones at Apple, $249.95

The second ever Boston Calling music festival lands on Government Center this weekend, with an impressive lineup featuring Vampire Weekend, Kendrick Lamar, Passion Pit, Major Lazer, Solange, and several indie bands that deserve a listen. Only have those ratty iPhone headphones? Or worse, has your dog gnawed them to pieces? Here are five sets of headphones to help acquaint you with the talent prior to Saturday and Sunday.

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