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Kimberly Ann J.
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Headphone recommendations

posted about 3 years ago | Report

So when I run on a treadmill, I have to have my music via my nano. The problem is my headphones. My hair is very short (not sure if this has anything to do with anything or not) and sweat tends to run all down around my ears and then the ear buds don't want to stay in. I have perused several pair of headphones by Nike, but just don't know what to select. Not too many companies want to use the words "Sweat proof" apparently! My ear buds stay in fine with most other things, but I sweat like crazy during runs and by the end of it, I am just losing the headphones entirely and finishing without.

So which headphone products do you all swear by?
Thanks!

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  • Jon C.
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    I know the frustration Kimberly Ann! I had worn my Apple headphones for a long time and about a year ago I got fed up with them falling out. I ended up buying the Sony MDR-AS20J sport headphones and they have been great since. They have a rubber loop that keeps them secure on my ear and the audio quality is great. As far as sweat proof, I think that they will solve your problem since the bud is completely wrapped around your ear. Hope this helps!

    posted about 3 years ago

  • Ron T.
    Ron T. Sendmail

    Try the 2XL groove. You can get them at Radio Shack, or online. I had the same problem, and these work flawlessly. They are only 20 bucks. Very comfortable and zero problems with sweat.

    http://www.2xl.com/groove.html

    posted about 3 years ago | edited about 3 years ago

  • Roy S.
    Roy S. Sendmail

    have tried all sorts of headphones and invested quite some money through the years to find what would suit me well. In my experience, the sport headphones should suffice but nothing compares to a good in-ear (ear-canal) headphone.

    Try looking at the Sennheiser CX 281 (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_headphones_earbuds-and-ear-canal-headphones_for-women_502846) - it's a bit pricier at $69.95 SRP (i'm sure there are cheaper ones on ebay) but you can't go wrong with em. Plus, these are made for women so it should be a plus for you.

    When running, i never had one come off and the noise-cancellation is very good.

    Cheers!

    posted about 3 years ago

  • Ward
    Ward Sendmail

    I bought these…

    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PMX80-Behind-Phones-Sports/dp/B001GT185K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&qid=1269468211&sr=1-4

    …fairly recently and LOVE them. Around $35 at Amazon …I've seen them in retail stores, but for nearly twice that. Not only is Sennheiser a good brand, that sounds good, but these are specifically designed for sport use. Not only are they advertised as water and sweat resistant, but the design loops them both around the top of your ear, and the back of your head so you've got them locked in a couple of different directions. I haven't noticed so much as a slip of these once they're in position while running.

    The way they insert in your ears is a little different than the normal earbuds, the speakers sit more across your ear canal, rather than being pressed into your ear (creating a seal). To me this is an advantage, because it doesn't COMPLETELY block out ambient and surrounding noise, so you can still hear your surroundings and what's going on. I typically keep my headphone volume very low anyway, and want it more as background noise.

    posted about 3 years ago | edited about 3 years ago

  • Travis T.
    Travis T. Sendmail

    Just picked up these: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish%26%23153%3B+-+Clip-On+Ear+Bud+Headphones+-+Red/Black/9230012.p?id=1218064394087&skuId=9230012&st=rocketfish%20headphones&cp=1&lp=4 and have had great luck with them so far.

    posted about 3 years ago

  • Kimberly Ann J.
    Kimberly Ann J. Sendmail

    Thank you for all the responses! I'm going to do some eBaying around to see which of these is out there for what price. Hopefully I will find at least one that will work well!

    posted about 3 years ago

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