Running Earphones?

sc1572
sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello! :)

In a couple of weeks I will be doing a 5K, and it's my first time to run one. I've done some in the past, but have only walked them. Also, I am doing my first half marathon in January...AHHH!...and for both, I will be using my iPod attached to my arm. Right now, I just use the cheap, $10, pair from Target, and I get a new one every couple of months. They're fine for the gym, or walking, or just listening to music with, but they're horrible when running! I have to readjust them a lot, and they wear out quickly or have bad sound.

I am looking for a pair of great earphones, reasonably inexpensive, to use for running. And ideas?

Thanks! <3

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  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I realized that I much prefer to run with my iphone in an arm band and turn the music up and forego headphones all together (I feel a bit safer running at night without them anyway)

    If that isn't an option I'd suggest the kind that are more "clip" like and go both behind and in front of the ear.

    Good luck with the 5k!
  • kninny
    kninny Posts: 1 Member
    I just bought some now for the gym... they are the best ever if you like to listen to your music clearly and with good bass... they are phillips rich bass SHE9550 ... Cost me $40 NZD... best ever tho!!
  • jskaggs1971
    jskaggs1971 Posts: 371 Member
    I agree: Headphones with ear loops are better. I have a cheap pair that's good enough to run with, and don't fall out (as much).

    Like this:

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  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Jaybird bluetooth headphones. Worth the money.
  • ctkennedy
    ctkennedy Posts: 19 Member
    SnuggBuds. They stay in your ears and they keep outside noises out. I got mine for about $30.
  • CrystalFlury
    CrystalFlury Posts: 400 Member
    Hello! :)

    In a couple of weeks I will be doing a 5K, and it's my first time to run one. I've done some in the past, but have only walked them. Also, I am doing my first half marathon in January...AHHH!...and for both, I will be using my iPod attached to my arm. Right now, I just use the cheap, $10, pair from Target, and I get a new one every couple of months. They're fine for the gym, or walking, or just listening to music with, but they're horrible when running! I have to readjust them a lot, and they wear out quickly or have bad sound.

    I am looking for a pair of great earphones, reasonably inexpensive, to use for running. And ideas?

    Thanks! <3

    Get these!!! http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Neckband-Headphones-SHS5200-28/dp/B003CJTR8M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321058028&sr=1-1

    I've gone through two pairs of them (on my second right now) the first pair lasted a good 4 years or so. They're a really good price and have pretty good quality sound. A lot of people typically go for the ear buds but for me they fall out of my ears. These headphones are on the ears and behind the neck which makes it nice for running (they don't slip). The wire is nice and long so if you have to use a waist mount for your mp3 player it's long enough to reach.
  • michelleb148
    michelleb148 Posts: 31 Member
    I just know I don't like the sound proofing earbuds because they block out tooooo much external noise. You want some noise to get through so you can know if there is a car, person trying to pass you, or whatever. I also find that with those type I hear a lot of "thump" noises from the cord bouncing around while running.

    I recommend a pair that loops over your ears, as someone else recommended. The ones I have a Sony and I think they run like $20-30.
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0020-Bose®-audio-headphones/dp/B003XU6H8I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1321104761&amp;sr=8-1

    it's BOSE and pricey for 100$ but great sound quality and will not fall out. the werid shape looks strange but it works. they come in 3 sizes.
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