Author Topic: Headphones for working out... (Read 933 times)

rouz · « **on:** March 10, 2012, 01:11:28 PM »

My old ones broke... any advice on good (durable) ones that don't cost a fortune and look good?

IRGC · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2012, 01:26:06 PM »

Depends on what style your looking for. Check out sennheiser, they have a 'adidas product' range designed for sport. Don't think the entry level ones will be that expensive.

mamdali · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2012, 04:52:39 PM »

I love these:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=headphones&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1379484248933708601&sa=X&ei=eoZbT4KkN8f30gHin9nMDw&ved=0CI0BEOUNMAA#

They break every 6-7 months but first I'm getting better at handling them and second I have a $10 free replacement plan through best buy.

rouz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2012, 05:42:25 PM »

IRGC,

...the cheaper models have received bad reviews though.

Mamdali,

Don't they fall off? I've never really been comfortable with earbuds while running...

Have you tried these, or anything similar?

Sony MDR-AS40EX In-ear

Nonbarbari · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2012, 10:09:58 PM »

http://www.koss.com/

Both price worthy and quality product.
The name say it all...

Or if you dont wanna lose up your pocket more and buy Beats By dre´s.. You will love them, is like going with studio monitors in your ears

rouz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2012, 10:35:14 PM »

Quote from: Nonbarbari on March 11, 2012, 10:09:58 PM

http://www.koss.com/

Both price worthy and quality product.
The name say it all...

Or if you dont wanna lose up your pocket more and buy Beats By dre´s.. You will love them, is like going with studio monitors in your ears

lol I had the porta pro koss or whatever they are called. Not bad at all for the price... and very solid for running.

mamdali · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2012, 11:28:23 PM »

Quote from: rouz on March 10, 2012, 05:42:25 PM

IRGC,

...the cheaper models have received bad reviews though.

Mamdali,

Don't they fall off? I've never really been comfortable with earbuds while running...

Have you tried these, or anything similar?

Sony MDR-AS40EX In-ear

The earbuds DON'T fall off. They are rubber and secure firmly inside the ear canal. I have the same concerns about how secure they are during traininf and these work really well. I've never had a problem.

EDIT: The ones I'm referring to are ear 'plugs' not ear 'buds'. They go INTO the ear.

Nonbarbari · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2012, 11:50:03 PM »

Quote from: rouz on March 11, 2012, 10:35:14 PM

lol I had the porta pro koss or whatever they are called. Not bad at all for the price... and very solid for running.

Porta pro is really good. But I can not use them cuz of my dumbo ears

For me only in ear works... I have to use the biggest ear plugs on my BBD..

Like this ones, they are big as hell, make one be ashamed of his ears

kaman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2012, 11:55:08 PM »

Philips has designed quite an affordable model dedicated to runner.
Hama (former Thomson) are the cheapest.

However the standard Koss headphones are a great value for the buck. I've been using those for a while and they do quite a great job given the fact that I give them a hard time

maydayfire · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:18:28 AM »

the compact size and solid frame makes it perfect for working out