Best earphones for jogging/walking? Please tell me what you like!

mrpierreboudreaux
mrpierreboudreaux Posts: 18 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I do a lot of walking and a bit of jogging. I love to listen to music while doing so. I own a pair of ear buds that produce a really good sound, but the problem I have is that wire drags down while exercising making me adjust the wire continuously throughout the workout. At times it actually slows me down because I have to reposition it because it falls out. I have adjusted it to where I wear it inside my shirt, which has helped a bit, but does not alleviate the problem 100%. While doing said workout, I see a lot of other ppl with different types of earphones/ear buds. I guess you are the same as the ppl I see, so I guess this would be a good place to ask:
What is your preferred earphone to use while working out? And why is it your preferred earphone?
Thanks in advance for your input!
PS - Links to any item would be appreciated!

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  • FrankWhite27330
    FrankWhite27330 Posts: 316 Member
    Jabra step bluetooth
  • Dariasen
    Dariasen Posts: 145 Member
    I have a cheap Bluetooth set from Amazon...was less than $25 and works great.
  • 1meh
    1meh Posts: 94 Member
    Brookstone sells a set that wraps around the ear, but are flat and what comfy. Stay in for runs.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    edited November 2015
    Jaybird Bluebud X with Comply Foam tips.

    They are pricey but they sound great, battery life it excellent, and with the Comply Tips they do not move. I can run for hours without ear fatigue and once they are in place they stay there.

    The one issue I had was my original pair quit working after 6 months. Jaybird replaced them for free (I only paid for shipping to them). They had the new pair to me in less than a week.

    PS - It may be hard to see but my I am wearing them in my profile picture. This was during a half marathon that was run partially in the rain.
  • FrankWhite27330
    FrankWhite27330 Posts: 316 Member
    I had the bluebud x and returned them and got jabra steps. Sound just as good. 150 vs 50 price. U decide. Also the wings in ear suck
  • Aureilie
    Aureilie Posts: 213 Member
    I love the style that hooks over the ear. They're not wireless but I have Sony AS200 earbuds right now and they're great for what I need. They're also pretty cheap.
  • rbakedq
    rbakedq Posts: 142 Member
    @Mrpierreboudreaux's, you need something like this......

    http://www.amazon.com/Rotate-Mount-Clothing-Organizer-Earphone/dp/B00GOHAX6E
  • sillekered
    sillekered Posts: 10 Member
    edited November 2015
    I use Aftershokz Bluez 2, bluetooth bone conduction headphones for cycling and walking up to four hours per day. These do not cover the ears so they allow you to also hear the ambient sound in the environment around you. They are much safer than in ear bud types or cover the ear conventional headphones.
    http://www.aftershokz.co.uk/product-p/as500.htm
  • ltworide
    ltworide Posts: 342 Member
    sillekered wrote: »
    I use Aftershokz Bluez 2, bluetooth bone conduction headphones for cycling and walking up to four hours per day. These do not cover the ears so they allow you to also hear the ambient sound in the environment around you. They are much safer than in ear bud types or cover the ear conventional headphones.
    http://www.aftershokz.co.uk/product-p/as500.htm

    I also have the Aftershockz Bluez 2, got them a month ago & love them. I am a general fitness enthusiast & train in many areas from outdoor sprinting, kettlebell, resistance cable & ladder drills to indoor weight training.
    I've had no issues with slipping/falling off nor any problems from sweat. They stay with me as I start, stop, change direction, jump, bound, etc.
    Agree that I feel safer outside in being able to hear ambient sounds around me with these headphones.
    They are very lightweight & comfortable.
  • mrpierreboudreaux
    mrpierreboudreaux Posts: 18 Member
    I'll try to be more specific here. I am still rocking my iPod without any bluetooth. Aureilie offered the Sony AS200 but the reviews are very mixed. I am looking for a wired option with very good sound.
    Any recommendations?
  • Ladyconductor13
    Ladyconductor13 Posts: 7 Member
    Have these and love them.
    http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Vigour-Headphones-Supported-Hands-free/dp/B014F5VE3M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449535596&sr=1-1&keywords=axgio+vigour+sport+wireless+headphones
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Bose sie2 (I think). Bose is my go to. Nothing else has come close. I've had Beats and Sony, both in ear and they weren't as good.
  • FrankWhite27330
    FrankWhite27330 Posts: 316 Member
    sony xtrabass CHEAP BUT GREAT SOUND
  • AndiJH
    AndiJH Posts: 84 Member
    I also love my Jaybird Bluebuds. Wireless, Bluetooth (can leave my phone in locker and walk about the gym), can answer calls while walking without the phone, voice control, great sound, and can wrap around front or back depending on your workout, attire or (in my case) hairstyle.
    The battery life is ok...but I've also had them for about 3 years now. I always forget to charge them tho.
  • Spadesheart
    Spadesheart Posts: 479 Member
    Koss portapro. They're probably the highest rated pair in their price range, and koss provides a lifetime warranty. If they break, send them back the pair with essentially the return shipping cost, and they send you a new pair.

    Only problem is dust can get into the cups and cause buzzing, but you can easily blow that out.
  • scorpio516
    scorpio516 Posts: 955 Member
    Yurbuds
  • utahmomof10
    utahmomof10 Posts: 133 Member
    I have an Mpow Swift and I really like it. Good sound, stays in my ears well even during running and weight lifting, and didn't break the bank.
  • Suzeq66
    Suzeq66 Posts: 28 Member
    Bose is the best, I use a set with my ipod.

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