Hi all
Does anyone have any recommendations for decent, inexpensive headphones for running? I use some over-ear wired Philips and I have to keep pushing the ear buds back in my ears throughout my runs.
I tried the standard apple buds a while back and they just fell out as soon as I started running, so the overear support bar really helped...I still find it annoying having to push them back in every few minutes though.
As my phone contract is almost up I'll be getting an iphone 7, so my options are really just limited to wireless headphones now...
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Was going to recommend Yurbuds (the ones with the over ear bit as well). Normal Yurbuds seem to be ok for most but I must have odd ears and they still fell out every now and again. The ones with over ear (Focus 400 I think) are the first that I've found comfortable (no irritation even after 5 hours running) and completely stable (no poking back in every few minutes). Sound is ok too (allows sounds from outside in).
They do a Liberty wireless model. Not sure how this compares to Focus model tho.
Ridiculous re iphone 7 and removing headphone socket!!
(I bought a cheap ebay ipod shuffle for sounds on the move.)
Thanks! Looked at the Yurbud Focus 400s but they aren't wireless.
Read lots of reviews on the plantronics backbeat and ordered a set in lime green today....hope they're as good as the reviews suggest
How were the headphones? I am looking to get some new wireless ones and wondering which are the best.
I've got the Phillips ones as described and kept falling out before I realised I didn't have them on right!
and they work fine.
Sweat and water resistant and they stay in my ears!
Quality is fine for running and battery is about 3 hours.
They may be discontinued now and replaced by more expensive versions but I'm sure you can pick them up online somewhere for around £50?
I've tried numerous earphones/headphones over the past few months (inc some Bluetooth)
Tried the normal Apple earpods but with my strange ears they drop out after a few minutes.
Tried some wired Yurbuds and whilst they stayed in really well they irritated my ears something rotten on decent length run (10 mile +) and the remote on the cable was a bit hit and miss
Tried some Beats Bluetooth but the cable bounce just did my head in, as did a pair of Phillips sports bluetooth earphones.
So in desperation ordered a pair of Budlok silicone wings for the apple earpods and they are by far the best (for me at least). snug fit, comfortable and the Apple earpods are actually not a bad sound quality for bog standard earphones. Haven't fell out once on big runs and no irritation.
If you're getting a Iphone7 then the supplied earpods will have the lightning connector and an adaptor for normal ear/headphones.
Does mean a trip down to your local audiologist to get the impressions made, and they're not cheap at £180. Should last me a good few years though!
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I also brought a pari of Cheetah Mpow in September 2017 from Amazon and they were my favourite design by far. But they broke after a few months (simply stopped powering on and charging one day), were replaced under warranty, and they lasted less than a month - same problem. Seller then offered me me a 70% refund which I accepted. For £15 I guess you get what you pay for. This is why I'm now willing to pay a bit more in the hope that they will have a bit more durability and longevity behind them. The Plantronic BackBeat Fit seem to replicate the Mpow design but around the £80-£100 bracket.
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I adore metal music. And running. Preferably at the same time.
> I’ve had my BackBeats for over 3 years now. Used every day in all weathers, and they’re still working great.
Thats a good enough answer for me!
I was browsing Argos and they sell what appears to be 2 differing versions - standard and 'R'? The latter are £10 more expensive (for red colour) £89.99 vs £99.99. I find this a little strange as I can't see any indication of differing models on Amazon or Plantronics official site.
Just want to ensure I'm purchasing the best and most up to date model.
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Half Marathon: 01:33:42
Full Marathon: 03:37:21
I adore metal music. And running. Preferably at the same time.
The ones that I'd never touch are the newer ones without any connecting wire that are bound to bounce into a peat bog on the first run.
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6801241
and
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5234558
One being £109.99 and the other £79.99. Are they simply newer models the former vs the latter?
10K: 00:46:18
Half Marathon: 01:33:42
Full Marathon: 03:37:21
I adore metal music. And running. Preferably at the same time.
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<div>Can someone please help me understand the difference between these two?
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The initial paragraph description of the first pair seems to suggest they have a superior spec when compared to the second pair ie. faster battery charging & better waterproofing. Other than that, it's just cosmetic.
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Thanks! Amazon are selling the first pair same price as Argos are selling the second. Seems like a no brainer to snap these up?
10K: 00:46:18
Half Marathon: 01:33:42
Full Marathon: 03:37:21
I adore metal music. And running. Preferably at the same time.
They're wired, but I found if I put my player in a back pocket and led the cable down my back, I never noticed it.
I'm currently pulling my hair out trying to find bluetooth in ear headphones as I just can't get any that sound okay. I've been trying to find some with noise cancellation (for the gym, not running) but just can't find what I want.
Personally I never fancied running with my iPhone 7 and prefer a smaller player that I wouldn't be too upset if I lost or broke. I use a tiny Sandisk clip player that takes SD cards up to 32Gb and cost about £20. It avoids the possibility of an awkward discussion with my boss as to just how I broke my iPhone....
Even in the gym I use an old Blackberry as it can be expanded with an SD card.
I've got some, and unfortunately they don't stay in my ears very well compared to Avantree Sacool Pro and Mpow earbuds I've had in the past where the cord goes back over the ear.
> Hi, having read a few reviews I saw a great deal at Costco for the AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Headphones others have mentioned above. Only used them for a couple of runs, but so far I'm impressed.
I will suggest aftershok any day. Awesome headphones for runners. Also if someone interested I do sell them . AIR for 70$ and titanium for 50$. Brand new in box. Not to mention that they cost 170$ in any shop so this is awesome deal for any runner.