Exercise Headphones

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wolf39us
wolf39us Posts: 163 Member
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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

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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

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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!
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  • woodml1
    woodml1 Posts: 199 Member
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    I SWEAR BY yur buds headphones. They sit inside your ears so having something in there bothers you they may not be great for you. They DO NOT fall out... ever. That was my big problem with all other headphones so I found my brand and I'm sticking with them!
  • ACSL3
    ACSL3 Posts: 623 Member
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    I hate things that go in my ear too - they hurt. I don't know how you feel about over-the-ear ones, but these are the ones I use when exercising: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CJTR8M/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • bananabelle92
    bananabelle92 Posts: 8
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    Yurbuds! They're awesome - it's the only thing that will stay in my ears during long runs and lots of sweat, plus they're comfy!
  • mommyismynewname
    mommyismynewname Posts: 12
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    I have the Bose IE2 ear buds. They are the best ones I have ever found. They are a little pricey but you can even answer your phone with them. Them don't fall out and you can't even feel them in your ears . These ear pads are silicone so they withstand the sweat and funk
  • AglaeaC
    AglaeaC Posts: 1,974 Member
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    I have skullcandy in-ears with soft silicone thingies and the ones I use for running are skullcandy as well, but with a thin comfortable wing around the ear and no in-ear plug (which I prefer for safety reasons).
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    I loathe the marquis de sade ear buds that apple ships phones with.

    I prefer bluetooth headphones myself. No cables to tangle. They stay in my ears on longer runs.

    https://www.jaybirdsport.com/bluebuds-x-bluetooth-headphones/

    these are super comfy and have detachable pieces for folks who have a hard time keeping them in their ears.
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
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    Not cheap, but: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZSUT3Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2C912SMC4GPXJ&coliid=I4M5SSUCGG1U0&psc=1

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  • RushBabe_214
    RushBabe_214 Posts: 115
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    I swear by my Plantronics Bluetooth headphones! No wire to get in the way. Comfortable and stay put!

    http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-903-plus
  • SugarBaby71
    SugarBaby71 Posts: 3,630 Member
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    Ear bud issues too! I have super small ears. I found some specifically for women. They're still too big, but better than generic ones. I can't remember the brand but if you ask (I was at Future Shop) they might be able to help.
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
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    Also, there's the Transform, a step below the Combat+ ... http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Transform-Performance-Electric-Blue/dp/B00EZSUT22

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  • AglaeaC
    AglaeaC Posts: 1,974 Member
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    Wanted to add that the in-ear ones came with silicone ends in two different sizes.
  • Tanya949
    Tanya949 Posts: 606 Member
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    I also have sensitive ears and earbuds hurt after a time. I like yurbuds as well, they are soft and held in place by a loop around your ears. But I just got some apple earpods. I barely feel them after a few minutes and they don't fall out.
  • wolf39us
    wolf39us Posts: 163 Member
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    Also, there's the Transform, a step below the Combat+ ... http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Transform-Performance-Electric-Blue/dp/B00EZSUT22

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    looks like a sweat fest waiting to happen... no?
  • RockWarrior84
    RockWarrior84 Posts: 839 Member
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    i have running ones.
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  • FromHereOnOut
    FromHereOnOut Posts: 3,237 Member
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    I've always had the problem with buds falling out and I don't want to wear anything over my ear, so I can hear traffic, etc.

    I recently got iLuv fitactive, with a special piece to anchor to the ear, but it barely works, IF i rig it up, upsidedown, looped around my ear and tied at the chin. sigh. They don't sell yurbuds where I live, but I will try to pick some up in the US this Summer. I have my doubts (I have crazy ears and surgery on them when I was little didn't help).


    But, OP, if you can't stand stuff in your ear, you might want to check out Aftershokz bone conduction style. Seems cool from the description, but I've never tried. Might be pricey. Good luck!
  • wolf39us
    wolf39us Posts: 163 Member
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    The only headphones I use are the Bose Oe2
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    and Audio Technica ATH m150 (for gaming)
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    Both of the above headphones are about $200 so I don't mind paying money for good headphones if it means comfort and not sweating my butt off
  • missomgitsica
    missomgitsica Posts: 496 Member
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    I'm very fond of these ones. They do go in your ear but they're really soft and a little squishy, so they don't hurt. And since they've got the clip they never come off. I've had mine for almost 3 years now and never any issues.

    http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAEBX5B-Sport-Headphone-Black/dp/B003XQLNMC/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1401927147&sr=1-5&keywords=jvc+earbuds
  • SimplySabR
    SimplySabR Posts: 48 Member
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    Jaybird Bluebuds X. Three different earpiece sizes that are very soft, three wing sizes that are very soft, bluetooth - and you can tighten them around the back of your neck so they don't budge at all. The neck wire can be over ear or under ear, so basically, very customizable.

    They don't make your ears hurt like a lot of in-ear headphones, and they have a control on the side of the wire which pauses, skips, reverses or activates siri (if you're on an iphone).

    Yurbuds are also highly rated, and would be something to look in to :)
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
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    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):

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    http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Adjustable-Headphones-SHS4700-28/dp/B003DKL57G
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
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    Also, there's the Transform, a step below the Combat+ ... http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Transform-Performance-Electric-Blue/dp/B00EZSUT22

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    looks like a sweat fest waiting to happen... no?

    Well, they're sports headphones... so typically sweating is already in progress. :)

    But yeah, cans are going to feel "hotter" than buds. The materials on the Soul sports cans are designed to handle it though, so you don't get that "slick sticky cow butt" feel that vinyl or faux leather pads give you.

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