Sports Ear Phones

kit8kat

Hi Everyone,

I am about to start a couch to 5k run fitness regime and I'd like to buy some earphones to plug into my iPhone to help the jogging/running/walking feel more enjoyable!

I wondered if you have any advice on what earphones to buy. I want earphones that wont slip out of my ears and give a good clear sound whilst on the move.

I think I need an arm band thingy as well, to house my iPhone.

Any advice or suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Thank you :bigsmile:

jrich1

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

NicolePatriot

Kind of expensive, but I have yet to find anything that compares to the Bose headphones.

I have these:

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-326223-0010-Bose®-Mobile-Headset/dp/B003XU6HNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329512575&sr=8-1

But these are just as good and are about $30 less:

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0020-Bose®-audio-headphones/dp/B003XU6H8I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329512567&sr=8-3

BAMFMeredith

I have gone through about 92873482943 pairs of earbuds because none of them fit right or stay in, but FINALLY I have found the most amazing ones ever. They are called Yurbuds IronMan earbuds, and they are sweat proof and they don't budge at all when you're working out. I LOVE them! Plus the sound quality is really good. They run a bit more expensive than your average earbuds (about $30 for the basic ones at Best Buy) but they are sooo worth it. I'll never use a different kind of headphones again!

taramaureen

I use these ones. They're awesome.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/JVC-Inner-Ear-Sports-Clip-Earbuds-Red/15603605

chachilynn

Yep, yurbuds are the best!! Highly recommend them!

BAMFMeredith

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

MystiqueASAP

http://www.amazon.com/LG-HBS-700-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B0052YFYFK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1329512764&sr=8-4

or

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-BackBeat-903-Headset/dp/B00428N9OK/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1329512776&sr=8-28

NicolePatriot

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

She's probably saying that for safety reasons. You couldn't hear someone coming up behind you. I still use mine outside, though.

Danny_Boy13

I personally use these and I use them in the gym, on runs, skating, cycling and the sound is very very nice, rich and deep. Kind of expensive but you get what you pay for right? I have had then for more then a year and not a single issue and they get used a min of 4-5 days a week during that time.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+Ear+Bud+Headphones+-+Black/9228123.p?id=1218062715303&skuId=9228123

jnhu72

I buy Skull Candy earphones at Target for $15. They come with 3 different size buds so you can fit them to your ears and are very good quality (lots of bass =}). I wear them while I work on the farm and exercise and they never come out. I have also not had a problem with them getting wet from the rain or if the cord gets yanked on they still hold up. I have had the same pair for 3 yrs!

BAMFMeredith

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

She's probably saying that for safety reasons. You couldn't hear someone coming up behind you. I still use mine outside, though.

Ah, gotcha, I just keep my volume a little lower when I'm running alone outside. I also carry pepper spray haha

StacyX582

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-ActionFit-SHQ4000-28-Headphones/dp/B004477D0K/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

I have these and LOVE them - the behind-the-neck headband is great for running, and they function just like ear buds (but don't fall out of your ears). Plus they're not super expensive

jdavison91

These are great. Very comfortable, sweat resistance, and most importantly, they are bluetooth so you don't have to worry about cords getting in your way.

http://amzn.to/xX9Rcc

I have worn mine during half marathons and through all of my training, both indoors and out.

Glasspack

I've been using yurbuds for a while and they are great when I'm running outside.

http://yurbuds1.reachlocal.net/?utm_source=ReachLocal&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=Search

kit8kat

Wow ! What a great response. Thank you very much to everyone for your advice and suggestions. I am looking at them all online as I type.

I am happy to pay good money for good products.

The Yurbuds look great........ they all look great.

It's so much better to buy something when it's been tried and tested by other people.

Thank you again. Looking forward to the 5k end result!

lunglady

I love my Jaybird gear bluetooth headphones. Totally worth the money.

kit8kat

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

She's probably saying that for safety reasons. You couldn't hear someone coming up behind you. I still use mine outside, though.

Ah, gotcha, I just keep my volume a little lower when I'm running alone outside. I also carry pepper spray haha

I might have to invest in some pepper spray then, and a mini baseball bat. LOL

Very sensible advice - I shall make sure I turn my volume down too.

LSkelton29

Unless you are a real audiophile don't spend too much money on earphones. I just buy the cheapie ones from Walmart so when I loose them I don't get upset. I find the sound and comfort to be very adequate.

ProjectTina

Every ear is different! I can't use the in-ear types because they just fall out or don't feel comfortable. Someone mentioned safety, and the in-ear headphones are much better at shutting the noise out. Having regular earbuds might give a worse sound, but you are more aware of your surroundings.

I like the earclip ones and my favourites are from Sennheiser Sport: http://www.sennheiserusa.com/sport-headphones-earbuds-Sennheiser-adidas

NicolePatriot

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

She's probably saying that for safety reasons. You couldn't hear someone coming up behind you. I still use mine outside, though.

Ah, gotcha, I just keep my volume a little lower when I'm running alone outside. I also carry pepper spray haha

lol, too funny. I carry my mace too

Rahul_ahuja

I will recommed yurbuds they are best

sdrawkcabynot

JVC HA FX8-W Riptidz were inexpensive and are awesome. I had a problem with my apple earphones getting sweat in them and not working so I replaced them with this one. They come with 3 different sizes that you can put on the actual earphones.

Danpellizzari

I use Wicked earphones. They're not to expensive and they have push button talking. They also come with different size ear buds for comfort.

cpuag01

I hated running with the wire hanging down, so I went with these (also Bluetooth)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Motorola+-+S10-HD+Bluetooth+Stereo+Headphones/1326039.p?id=1218250638355&skuId=1326039&st=s10-hd&cp=1&lp=1

I wear them (almost) every time I run, without any problems.

kit8kat

I am spoilt for choice!!!

Thank you all very much :-)

jamfan

I use the skull candy earphones w/ the rubber tips and they're pretty comfy & sound good. Ocassionally I have to push them in a bit but nothing excessive. As far as an armband DO NOT buy a Griffen Aero Sport. Its comfy & works well but I tried to wash mine, because the case can clip off of the armband, in luke warm water w/ a drop of dish soap & the damn thing fell apart. They all get smelly. Find one you can wash. & if you have big arms yo may be in trouble finding one that fits so check the stores return policy.

kit8kat

I use the skull candy earphones w/ the rubber tips and they're pretty comfy & sound good. Ocassionally I have to push them in a bit but nothing excessive. As far as an armband DO NOT buy a Griffen Aero Sport. Its comfy & works well but I tried to wash mine, because the case can clip off of the armband, in luke warm water w/ a drop of dish soap & the damn thing fell apart. They all get smelly. Find one you can wash. & if you have big arms yo may be in trouble finding one that fits so check the stores return policy.

That's really useful advice re: the arm band. Thank you.

I have small (ish) arms so I'm hoping that I won't have any problems with the fit. :-)

jrich1

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

Its so you are aware of whats around you, even other runners and bikers, I know last year in Dallas a runner wearing headphones ran right in front of a bicyclist using the same trail, she ended up dieing from her injuries...

BAMFMeredith

If you are going to be running or walking outside, I wouldnt do headphones in your ears.

Just curious, why is that? I have always used the ones in my ears and I run outside all the time.

She's probably saying that for safety reasons. You couldn't hear someone coming up behind you. I still use mine outside, though.

Ah, gotcha, I just keep my volume a little lower when I'm running alone outside. I also carry pepper spray haha

I might have to invest in some pepper spray then, and a mini baseball bat. LOL

Very sensible advice - I shall make sure I turn my volume down too.

I feel a little paranoid but I actually have 2 different mace/pepper spray things! One goes in my purse and looks like a big tube of lipstick, and I have another I carry when I run that actually has an elastic band that straps to my hand. Super convenient!

taramaureen

Unless you are a real audiophile don't spend too much money on earphones. I just buy the cheapie ones from Walmart so when I loose them I don't get upset. I find the sound and comfort to be very adequate.

The cheap ones always fall out of my ears or get gunky from sweat on my long runs. Or get mispositioned. It really is worth the money if you're running a lot to have decent earphoes.