RunningAHEAD - Topic: New headphones ROCK!

Beatin' on the Rock

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:08 PM

The cheap-o headphones that came with my iPod died, so I bought the same KOSS adjustable earbud ones I got for my dd at Wal-Mart for $20. The sound is simply awesome. I can't believe what I put up with in my ears before! Well worth the $20 Big grin

Be yourself. Those that matter, don't mind. Those that mind, don't matter.

Skidders

posted: 2/2/2008 at 10:55 PM

Hey TT! Found you again! Thanks for the news on your head phones. I just fried (or rather "soaked") my last good pair ($100+) so I've been back to using the iPod's original head phones again. I like the idea of a $20 pair, then I don't have to be so bummed when I sweat too much and wreck the headphones.

rochrunner

posted: 2/4/2008 at 12:12 PM

I've always hesitated to get anything other than really cheap earbuds for running. What with sweat, rain, snagging the wire on a branch, etc., they get abused. Plus, I've found that just the constant jiggling of running can fatigue the internal wiring and eventually I'll lose one channel or the other. I'd be willing to pay a bit more if I were sure they'd last a long time, but still roll my eyes at the $80 or $90 iPod earbuds that I've seen.

Doug, runnin' cycling in Rochester, MI

"Think blue, count two, and look for a red shoe"

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 2/4/2008 at 1:31 PM

I just ordered these for my son - they're supposed to be sweat-proof and water-resistant. I found them mentioned positively on a couple of running forums, so I hope they will be decent. http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4112469

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 2/4/2008 at 1:36 PM

My very favorite headphones are over a year old and still going strong: Sennheiser MX-75. I think I paid about $40. Sweat-proof, rainproof, ambient noise comes through great, so I can hear cars and sounds around me. Very nice. Comfy and I forget I have them in--unlike the Apple earbuds.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

clhagan

posted: 2/4/2008 at 2:51 PM

I've yet to find a pair of headphones that can go beyond 45 minutes and not bother me. I ordered the Sennheisers similar to Kirsten's, http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=500504 (not quite the same but similar) and altho they are probably the BEST I've ever used, they still irritate my ears after about 45 minutes. When I start to sweat, they chafe the insides of my ears. Sad

---- Cynthia

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 2/4/2008 at 4:11 PM

I'm still running w/these: http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=177 Motorola S9, bluetooth (wireless), 3 different earbud fits (soft!), water/sweatproof, also links to cell phone, holds charge for up to 6 hrs (I'm not running that far yet!), good sound, easy controls. ....my biggest issues are coordinating w/sunglasses fit...& I haven't had them long enough to determine durability...

Remember that doing anything well is going to take longer than you think!! ~ Masters Group

chiphx13

posted: 2/4/2008 at 6:26 PM

I got a pair of $15 Sony MDR-G42 headphones about 4 years ago and they are great. Sound is fine, they don't mess with your ear because they aren't in-ear, and they've held up fine with sweat/running/everything. A great pair of headphones...

keep running!

JustMarion

Me and my RP

posted: 2/7/2008 at 7:57 PM

I have a hard time finding buds that will STAY in my ears when I run. Sad

Marion
Shut it and Run

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 2/7/2008 at 10:09 PM

Quote from JustMarion on 2/7/2008 at 7:57 PM:

I have a hard time finding buds that will STAY in my ears when I run.

Ditto. I'm constantly trying to cram the dayung things into my ears so they'll stay. Then my ears hurt when I'm done running. Roll eyes

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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milktruck

an amazing likeness

posted: 2/8/2008 at 5:14 PM

I highly recommend the Sennheiser MX75 earbuds. They use that little ridge above your ear canal to hold themselves in place. For me, these never fall out and are comfortable for hours on end. Pretty good sound quality as well.

_{Acceptable at a dance, invaluable in a shipwreck.}

nearlythere

posted: 2/8/2008 at 5:20 PM

I'm with gohawks on the sony street headphones. I can't wear in ear headphones either so these are good as the just sit in place and don't move about at all for up to 2 hrs of running! Indestructibleas well, had them for at least 4 years now

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 2/8/2008 at 6:42 PM

Quote from milktruck on 2/8/2008 at 5:14 PM:

I highly recommend the Sennheiser MX75 earbuds. They use that little ridge above your ear canal to hold themselves in place. For me, these never fall out and are comfortable for hours on end. Pretty good sound quality as well.

Mine don't even fit me "correctly," but they still stay put and are super comfy.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

WillRun4Beer

Smell the glove

posted: 2/9/2008 at 11:52 AM
modified: 2/9/2008 at 11:54 AM

i get the sony h.ear clip on headphones. they fit over the ear and have a little slide up yoke on the wires that you can slide up under your chin to keep them from flopping around. they're comfy and fairly cheap (about $15 at best buy or wal mart)

waytogo

posted: 2/13/2008 at 8:49 AM

I really like the JVC Marshmallows. The only drawback is that I can't find replacement earpieces. They come with 2 sets, so when I wear them both out, I just buy a whole new set. They are $20, and they last me a few months, so it's not too bad.

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