Exercise Headphones

SnuggleSmacks

I have a pair of Yurbud Focus Pro running earbuds...they are fully adjustable, including the length and angle of the parts that wrap behind the ear. They don't block out ambient sound so that you stay safe while running. You can still hear cars coming up behind you and things in your vicinity.

I also have a pair of bluetooth earbuds which do block sound for working out in the gym. Having no wire is a huge plus when lifting or doing some of the more vigorous cardio machines.

jasonheyd

I'm aware that Bose isn't the best but it certainly is not paired up with $15 headphones either.

Probably the biggest religious battle in speaker / headphone history is whether Bose sound sucks or doesn't.

Some like it, some don't. A lot of it comes down to how "bright" you like your sound or, even more generally, where you prefer emphasis (highs, mids, lows). Even among self-proclaimed & generally accepted audiophiles there's a lot of personal preference at play.

Personally, I dislike Bose but like Etymotics despite there being some significant similarities in the sound profile. I also love my B&W speakers, but I'll always have a soft-spot for the big, rich sound of my Polk Audios as well.

Some folks folks really like the Koss sound, and they're a much better value if you like their sound profile over Bose. Sony, Klipsch, Shure, and others also provide some good value at the lower end of the price spectrum.

BUT, as much as I enjoy these tangents, let's try to avoid the p___ing wars over whether Bose is any good.

Otherwise, /eatspopcorn.

:drinker:

wolf39us

I'm aware that Bose isn't the best but it certainly is not paired up with $15 headphones either.

Probably the biggest religious battle in speaker / headphone history is whether Bose sound sucks or doesn't.

Some like it, some don't. A lot of it comes down to how "bright" you like your sound or, even more generally, where you prefer emphasis (highs, mids, lows). Even among self-proclaimed & generally accepted audiophiles there's a lot of personal preference at play.

The real test for me was purchasing 5 different headphones (cost a lot if you do it at once lol). I got the following;

Bose Oe2 -- $180
Skullcandy G.I Series -- $69
Audio Technica ATH M50 -- $180
Logitech UE 6000 -- $100
Sennheiser HD 380 -- $150-$200

I tried the Beats headphones in the store and what pieces of fricken junk those things are!

Anyways, I bought two of the above headphones after listening to each of them with the same music, same source and everything.

The ATH M50's crushed every one of the above in terms of accuracy and performance and the Bose had awesome mids and great (emphasized) lows as well as accurate highs.

I would think that a test such as the above wouldn't qualify as "not doing my research"

tennisdude2004

Okay I know I can't be the only person on the face of this Earth that simply can't deal with "inner ear" style headphones




Now I've tried all types of gels and insertions for my ears and they all either fall out, or hurt my ears after a short amount of time. Recently I tried some different style "pseudo" ear buds




They are shaped differently with the speakers facing forward rather than towards the inner ear and have the supporting gel to keep them in. They worked "okay" but I couldn't keep them from sliding out enough that I lose a ton of bass / clarity on my sound.

How incredibly frustrating... I don't want to wear my nice Bose headphones because I will sweat and the earpads are made of foam, but can't deal with inner ear style.

Trying to find a solution!

I have to sympathise, I can't wear iphone ear plugs, all I have to do is think about moving and they fall out.

I use Sony head phones, which go over the top of my head. They have foam covers over them, but I was able to buy a load of replacement foam covers off ebay.

Hope you find what works for you.

jasonheyd

I would think that a test such as the above wouldn't qualify as "not doing my research"

Ok.

I'm not arguing, and I'm glad that you found what you like! I'm just saying we're kind of derailing the conversation. Probably better to spend time enjoying your music than worrying about defending opinions on the interwebs. ;-)

aarnwine2013

I just started having this issue as well. I ruined my iphone ear buds I think from sweating... So I bought the Sony ones pictured above and I hate those. So In to see if anyone can point us in the right direction...

jasonheyd

There are a few different options here: http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-headphones-for-running_round-up

wolf39us

There are a few different options here: http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-headphones-for-running_round-up

Darn... one pair of On-Ears that were rated poorly -- a Beats by Dr. Dre (never wise) and the rest are all inner ear

I was hoping for more on ears or another factor

Thanks for the link though

Kristina2k

I use the LG HB-730 Wireless Headset and LOVE it! It does use in-ear buds but it comes with three bud sizes. I haven't experienced the buds coming loose and I typically wear these to run. There's not much slack on the cords, so the ear buds are relatively stable.

Here's the link AND its cheaper than I paid (about $79 a year ago):

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-HBS-730-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B009L7G8GI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402002414&sr=8-2&keywords=lg+wireless+bluetooth+headset

Agreed with the head band comment. Put that over the ears/buds, should stop your problem regardless of brand you're using.

sloth3toes

Interested.

cdougherty01

Okay I know I can't be the only person on the face of this Earth that simply can't deal with "inner ear" style headphones


Now I've tried all types of gels and insertions for my ears and they all either fall out, or hurt my ears after a short amount of time. Recently I tried some different style "pseudo" ear buds



They are shaped differently with the speakers facing forward rather than towards the inner ear and have the supporting gel to keep them in. They worked "okay" but I couldn't keep them from sliding out enough that I lose a ton of bass / clarity on my sound.

How incredibly frustrating... I don't want to wear my nice Bose headphones because I will sweat and the earpads are made of foam, but can't deal with inner ear style.

Trying to find a solution!

If sound quality matters to you: http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K

They are sometimes down around $10-12 too. They probably sound as good or better than your Bose over ears too, especially if you listen to metal.

woah, a bold claim... $15 headphones up against $180 Bose headphones.

idk man, I remain significantly skeptical

$15 Koss KSC's are better for many genres than Bose AE2, I have owned the AE2's (Christmas present) and many many many other pairs of headphones. Grado SR-60i's for $60-80 are easy to drive and I would gladly put them up against any Bose cans. Bose make OK home theater stuff but even that segment of their market is overpriced, but their headphones (same with Beats and crap) are marginal in sound quality.

wolf39us

I didn't particularly like the AE2's either..

I have the OE2's, I still disagree that any headphones you find that retail at $15 are going to compete. I don't care how much you dislike Bose, it's just not gonna happen.

jasonheyd

Darn... one pair of On-Ears that were rated poorly -- a Beats by Dr. Dre (never wise) and the rest are all inner ear

I was hoping for more on ears or another factor

Thanks for the link though

Yeah, honestly the Soul stuff that I linked earlier and the Philips (first set in the TrustedReviews list) are about the two most comfortable "non-bud" phones I've tried (for exercise, specifically).

Sound quality on the Philips was meh in my opinion... Almost a poor imitation of the Beats sound, and I find that Beats lacks clarity in favor of thumping base -- not a terrible thing for running, but I tend to prefer crisp and balanced like my Etys and B&Ws.

A few of the buds in that list aren't full "in-ear", like the Sennheisers. They felt pretty good when I tried them on, but I've no idea how comfortable they'd be in actual use.

If in-ear of any sort is out of the question, I'd go definitely go Soul over Beats if cost isn't an issue.

The other option is to grab some cheap Sony model that you don't mind replacing occasionally. Sound's usually not terrible for the price, if you can find something that'll stay put when you're moving around.

cdougherty01

I didn't particularly like the AE2's either..

I have the OE2's, I still disagree that any headphones you find that retail at $15 are going to compete. I don't care how much you dislike Bose, it's just not gonna happen.

Buy a pair, "Kramer Mod" them (takes 3 minutes) and give it a shot! Aside from the obvious "closed" vs. "open" sound difference, you'll be blown away. If you don't like them I'll buy them from you

bmannen1

These are also the ones that I use and recommend...I cant stand the ones that go in your ear

I've worn these for years and found them to be both comfortable and secure (since I can't get earbuds to work with my ears, I've searched a lot for good over-ear headphones):


http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Adjustable-Headphones-SHS4700-28/dp/B003DKL57G

sabified

bump for info!