Earbuds? or over-the-ear headphones?

theseus82
theseus82 Posts: 255 Member
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Which do you prefer for your music player?

I guess it's situational for me. If I'm mowing the yard, over-the-ear noise-cancelling headphones are a must. If I'm walking outdoors, ear-buds are my preferred headphones.

But I'm super careful about volume with all types of headphones. I'd like to preserve my hearing.
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  • CookNLift
    CookNLift Posts: 3,660 Member
    My earbuds are noise canceling

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  • theseus82
    theseus82 Posts: 255 Member
    I don't like the "feel" of the noise cancelling earbuds. They make my ears feel clogged. I know they exist. Maybe I should power through it and force myself to get used to it. Might just work out for my lawn mowing days.
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  • pseudomuffin
    pseudomuffin Posts: 1,058 Member
    Noise cancelling headphones always makes me dizzy (inner ear problem I guess) but I like over the ear giant stereo headphones for working at my desk/general use around the house and earbuds for mobile music, mostly because the stereo headphones will make you even more sweaty while you work out + fall off a lot, I've tried lol
  • CookNLift
    CookNLift Posts: 3,660 Member
    I don't like the "feel" of the noise cancelling earbuds. They make my ears feel clogged. I know they exist. Maybe I should power through it and force myself to get used to it. Might just work out for my lawn mowing days.

    i have jbuds 2 they were like $8 on amazon. They aren't the most comfortable in the world, but they have different size coverings that makes it much easier to adjust with whatever activity you're doing.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    Bose mie2i earbuds, they never fall out when running and sound amazing
  • 43932452
    43932452 Posts: 7,246 Member
    Buds, my preference is Skull candy.
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    Ironman Yurbuds are my favorite for everything.
  • theseus82
    theseus82 Posts: 255 Member
    Bose mie2i earbuds, they never fall out when running and sound amazing

    @bcf7683

    Just want to say, that's a phenomenal loss! Great job!
  • Twisted_Wrister
    Twisted_Wrister Posts: 758 Member
    Over the ear. Buds seem to work there way out when I run
  • peeaanuut
    peeaanuut Posts: 359 Member
    im all over the place. At home I have big can over the ears, at the gym I either use my older Bluetooth HT820 or sometimes the S10 but just recently got some bluetooth buds that seem to hold in well. My problem with most buds is they fall out. Either too small or too big.
  • xxghost
    xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
    Dang ear buds won't stay in my ears.
  • kgeiger141
    kgeiger141 Posts: 78 Member
    Dang ear buds won't stay in my ears.
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    same
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    over the ear

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  • GTAFrank
    GTAFrank Posts: 730 Member
    Dang ear buds won't stay in my ears.

    This! It's like a a life long quest to find a pair that will fit properly. Needs to have inline volume and advance buttons too so I don't have to fish my phone out to change the song.
  • joelbussjaeger
    joelbussjaeger Posts: 3
    These work great:

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_electronics?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Budgrips.com&node=172282
  • joelbussjaeger
    joelbussjaeger Posts: 3
    These work great to keep your earbuds where they belong:

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_electronics?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Budgrips.com&node=172282
  • 1capybara
    1capybara Posts: 162 Member
    Bose mie2i earbuds, they never fall out when running and sound amazing
    143 lbs loss is THE awesome!
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    I prefer over the ear. Buds are always uncomfortable for me.


    Running: http://amzn.com/B000092YR6

    Home and at work: http://amzn.com/B0006B486K


    I'm sure there higher quality ones around, but those suit my needs just fine.
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    In ear earbuds.. I cannot stand the music at my gym. Ew lol.
  • guroprincess
    guroprincess Posts: 140
    Earbuds whenever I'm working out or out in public so I don't look like a freak wearing DJ headphones.

    Over the ear headphones every other time.

    Sony has been the most reliable brand for me. Every other pair seems to break after a year or two.
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    Earbuds whenever I'm working out or out in public so I don't look like a freak wearing DJ headphones.

    LOL. I loved my huge bulky ones when they weren't broken and wore them to the gym like a boss. Somehow, my cats got to them.. So, I went with something I can easily hide in my wallet so they don't attack them anymore.
  • guroprincess
    guroprincess Posts: 140
    Earbuds whenever I'm working out or out in public so I don't look like a freak wearing DJ headphones.

    LOL. I loved my huge bulky ones when they weren't broken and wore them to the gym like a boss. Somehow, my cats got to them.. So, I went with something I can easily hide in my wallet so they don't attack them anymore.

    Didn't you get sweaty? :O Over the ear headphones make me sweaty even if I'm not working out.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    I don't like the "feel" of the noise cancelling earbuds. They make my ears feel clogged. I know they exist. Maybe I should power through it and force myself to get used to it. Might just work out for my lawn mowing days.

    i have jbuds 2 they were like $8 on amazon. They aren't the most comfortable in the world, but they have different size coverings that makes it much easier to adjust with whatever activity you're doing.

    Passive rather than active noise cancelling?
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Which do you prefer for your music player?

    Earhooks for most use, passive noise cancelling earbuds if I'm watching a film on my tablet when I'm eating at a hotel or on the train.
  • cppeace
    cppeace Posts: 764 Member
    Earbuds always make stuff sound echo-y and weird like when sticking your fingers in your ear and talking. Plus no matter which brand I got the wire/ connection wore out fast and needed replacing .( anywhere from a week to 2 months no longer) Love my big comfy over ear headphones.
    Kimmie
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    Earbuds whenever I'm working out or out in public so I don't look like a freak wearing DJ headphones.

    LOL. I loved my huge bulky ones when they weren't broken and wore them to the gym like a boss. Somehow, my cats got to them.. So, I went with something I can easily hide in my wallet so they don't attack them anymore.

    Didn't you get sweaty? :O Over the ear headphones make me sweaty even if I'm not working out.

    I just ran the towel over them, they were that leatherette stuff, so rather easy to maintain haha :P
    That's basically why I absolutely loved them, but now they're gone, so lol. Can't find them anywhere, so just went with the in ear buds and they're okay :)
  • gimpy117
    gimpy117 Posts: 75 Member
    over the ear can fit larger drivers (the part that makes noise) so typically have better bass and sound quality
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    My ear canals are too small for earbuds. They always give me a headache. I use bluetooth headphones paired with my phone.
  • NH_Norma
    NH_Norma Posts: 332 Member
    Ironman Yurbuds are my favorite for everything.

    I have always hated earbuds because they never seem to feel comfortable. But, desperate for something small, I bought these recently. They are comfortable, sound great, and block out pretty much any other noise. :drinker: Maybe not the safest for running outside but until Spring I'm indoors on the treadmill anyway. :frown:

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