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Obelix007
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Nov 26, 2007 9:11 PM

Any recommendations for running headphones?

I have an iPod, an armband to run with it, but my headphones are not up to snuff. After about 10 minutes of running, they start falling off my ear, they kind of hurt my earlobe, and the sound gets weird when sweat gets into them.

I just saw the Nike Vapor headphones at the Apple store, but thought it better to ask people what they think before I buy.

Any recommendations for headphones?

Thanks!

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1. Nov 26, 2007 10:22 PM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
I use these ear buds from Jensen, they do not move out of my ears and they keep all the other noise out, which might not be a good thing for running on streets, or while in races.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Jensen-In-Ear-Headphones-with-Case-JHB-811/sem/rpsm/oid/179936/catOid/-12898/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do[/URL" target="_blank">
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2. Nov 27, 2007 5:38 AM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
Cheap ones that don't fall out.

I have the Sony $10 kind that clip over the top of your ear and then have ear buds. My second pair.

Whatever you run with will eventually break. Don't spend too much. I have a pair of Shure E2C's (great sound) but only commute in them. They'd block too much traffic noise and I wouldn't want to destroy them with sweat.

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3. Nov 27, 2007 1:50 PM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
mine aren't cheap, ($99 @ Sam's Club) but they're designed for athletes! wireless bluetooth connection to my ipod & phone dually......they're comfortable (different sized ear cups) & stay put! The sound is great.......sometimes I even have them around my neck for more of a 'background music' style....
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=177[/URL" target="_blank">

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4. Nov 27, 2007 3:55 PM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
Thanks for all the recommendations!

I won't be getting an in-ear one because, as mentioned, I don't want to completely block out street noise. I'm always very visually alert, always assume the worst (and adjust accordingly) a long time before it could happen, and don't turn the volume up too much, but still ... I like to be able to hear what's going on around me.

The $99 Motorola recommendation looks very, very nice (drooling nice). However, it is a bit too pricey for me; and it looks like one would also need to separately buy the bluetooth adapter for the iPod.

I think I'll go with the advice of not spending too much. A cheap Sony was mentioned. Any specific, more or less cheap recommendations? Any experience with the Nike Vapor?

Thanks again!
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5. Nov 28, 2007 12:58 PM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
Earbuds can also cause ear infections-I have had one since I started running with my ipod.
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7. Nov 28, 2007 5:14 PM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
Thanks for the recommendation OrangeMat!

Some reviews say the newer version breaks too easily, but I'm very careful with these things so I'll give them a shot.
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8. Nov 28, 2007 10:04 PM in response to: Obelix007
Re: Any recommendations for running headphones?
I just got some $14.99 Phillips brand headphones that have the loop for over your ear and the padded earpieces. The buds hurt my ears and I was looking for a better option. These are comfy, they feel like the old fashioned walkman type headphones without the big metal piece that went over your head..., but I have no idea how long they will last. Sony had some similar headphones (with the loop that goes over your ear to hold them in place) for $19.99 but had the actual ear pieces looked more like padded ear buds. These were both at Target. Good luck!
-Stacey
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