In some ways, the advancement of technology can be measured by how many gadgets we don’t have to buy. Smartphones have mostly eliminated the need for small cameras, GPS devices, camcorders, music players, and even wallets. With all this efficiency, it can be difficult to justify purchasing a device that has a narrow purpose – why buy a new thing when you already have another thing that does the same thing? The answer: when the new thing does it better. With its Hellas ($119), Urbanears makes a pretty good case for owning an extra pair of headphones.{/exp:char_limit}