Earbuds Fall Out When Running

falcon1 · Mar 20, 2007, 10:26 PM

My earbuds keep falling out when i'm running and i'm using the right ones, the L is in the left ear and R is in the right ear so whats the problem?

Zwhaler · Mar 20, 2007, 10:37 PM

I suggest you buy some new headphones. There are some great ones out there that can be found as cheap as 10 dollars. I went for the best, and got the V-Moda Vibes. Best sound I have ever heard

But since that is most likely out of your price range, I suggest going to Best Buy or somewhere similar and looking at their selection.

TheDance511 · Mar 20, 2007, 10:43 PM

tape them to your head

spicyapple · Mar 20, 2007, 10:46 PM

I wear a tuque when running, especially since it's cold this time of year.

Or you can wear a headband and have it cover your ears. You can also buy running earbuds that wrap around your ear, designed for running and other active uses.

Cult Follower · Mar 20, 2007, 10:52 PM

They earbuds work good for me when i run, but they aren't meant for running

kibit · Mar 20, 2007, 10:56 PM

get a pair of Ear Jams

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...r_iPod_Earbuds

Aegelward · Mar 20, 2007, 11:02 PM

ear buds are not the best choice for running, neckband or clip on earphones are much better...

believe it or not, audiophile in-ear earphones and ipod buds are not the only headphones in existence

WillJS · Mar 20, 2007, 11:42 PM

Shure E2c's stay in my ears well.

villanova329 · Mar 21, 2007, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

I wear a tuque when running, especially since it's cold this time of year.

You must be from Canada

Applespider · Mar 21, 2007, 05:21 AM

I've got the Sennheiser MX75 Twist to Fit earbuds.

They look a little odd and take a little manipulating to get them into the ear... but they stay in when running or doing anything else at the gym

Sesshi · Mar 21, 2007, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcon1

My earbuds keep falling out when i'm running and i'm using the right ones, the L is in the left ear and R is in the right ear so whats the problem?

Er... they don't fit?

Something like the Koss KSC-75 might be a better idea. They hook around the ear for a more secure fit. Cheap too and popular with even wannabe audiophiles - probably because they look very dorky. The last point is a bit of a turn-off for me, but the price is right, the warranty is incredible (lifetime replacement) and the fit is secure.

MacAnkka · Mar 21, 2007, 08:50 AM

I'd second the KSC-75's. They're sound quality/price ratio is also rather awesome.

freebooter · Mar 21, 2007, 08:54 AM

Best Options:

plastic surgery

crazy glue

duct tape

sell ipod

stop running

spicyapple · Mar 21, 2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by villanova329

You must be from Canada

Am I that transparent?

I'm at a loss right now with what other words are used to describe a tuque. I didn't know "tuque" was a country specific thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter

Best Options:
...

Those are terrible options.

princealfie · Mar 21, 2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter

Best Options:

plastic surgery

crazy glue

duct tape

sell ipod

stop running

You didn't suggest:

"buy zune".

Diode · Mar 21, 2007, 12:09 PM

I've got sure e4c's and never had a problem.

AJ Muni · Mar 21, 2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zwhaler

I went for the best, and got the V-Moda Vibes. Best sound I have ever heard

But since that is most likely out of your price range....

I agree, best sound EVER. I couldnt believe i went so long with out them.

princealfie · Mar 21, 2007, 04:19 PM

Uh not quite, the Ultimate Ears or upper end Shures are truly audiophile quality for studio use.

villanova329 · Mar 21, 2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

Am I that transparent?

I'm at a loss right now with what other words are used to describe a tuque. I didn't know "tuque" was a country specific thing.

Here in the states we call it a beanie. I think it's quite funny how Canadians have completely different names for a few things. My girlfriend tells me something new everyday she hears in Regina. What we call a hoodie here, they call a "bunny hug"

Zwhaler · Mar 21, 2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by princealfie

Uh not quite, the Ultimate Ears or upper end Shures are truly audiophile quality for studio use.

(assuming you are talking about the Vibes) You should try them out, assuming you can even do that now a days... They have such great sound... if I turn it up they literally move shake if there is lots of bass. Best looking headphones too!

poopyhead · Mar 21, 2007, 10:05 PM

I couldnt keep the apple earbuds in my ears when simply walking. I bought a pair of sony fonotopia's and havent had a problem since
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

t1937r0 · Mar 21, 2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

I've got the Sennheiser MX75 Twist to Fit earbuds.

They look a little odd and take a little manipulating to get them into the ear... but they stay in when running or doing anything else at the gym

I have the same. They work really well for up to 45 minutes or so. Then my
ears get a little sore. Oh, and are there any colors other than bright, and I mean bright Green?

freebooter · Mar 22, 2007, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

Am I that transparent?

I'm at a loss right now with what other words are used to describe a tuque. I didn't know "tuque" was a country specific thing.

Americans call them "knitted caps" I think.

Tuque is the sensible term.

GreenRite · Nov 2, 2008, 04:23 PM

The easiest, cheapest way to keep your earbuds in your ear is to use expandable foam ear plugs (also called single use ear plugs).

Here's what I've been using:
http://howardleight.com/family/index/1

You can get similar earplugs at most home improvement stores.

First put the earbud into your ear where you'd like it to stay.

Next put the flat, wide end of the foam earplug against the earbud and the rounded end of the foam earplug against the opposite side of your ear.

More specifically, the rounded part of the foam earplug sits in the concha of the ear, pushing against the anti-helix of the ear. The Concha is the hollow next to the ear canal.

Allow the foam earplug a minute or so to fully expand and you should have a fairly snug fit.

You can use the foam earplugs many times before they begin to lose their "expandability."

Be aware that if your earbud wires get pulled, they might pop the foam earplugs out of your ears without your knowing. So if that happens, check to make sure they're still there.

Keep a few extra pair around as you will surely lose some from time to time.

MORE INFO:

In regular use you put the rounded end of a foam earplug in the ear canal and the wide, flat end against the antitragus of the ear. But since your earbud will be blocking the ear canal the usual geometry won't work. So the best fit for the foam earplug is in the concha, pressing between the earbud and the anti-helix.

If you have questions about where to place the foam earplug, here is a link to a diagram of the human ear structure:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnae

Hope this helps!

elmateo487 · Nov 2, 2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

I wear a tuque when running, especially since it's cold this time of year.

for anyone who cares. Im pretty sure a tuque is a beany in our slang. When i heard someone for the first time say, tuque i was like are you kidding me thats so dumb!?

Then i realized that we say a "beany"... which is significantly more retarded.

Mar 20, 2007, 10:26 PM	#1
falcon1 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia	Earbuds Fall Out When Running My earbuds keep falling out when i'm running and i'm using the right ones, the L is in the left ear and R is in the right ear so whats the problem?

Mar 20, 2007, 10:43 PM	#3
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Mar 20, 2007, 10:46 PM	#4
spicyapple macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2006	I wear a tuque when running, especially since it's cold this time of year. Or you can wear a headband and have it cover your ears. You can also buy running earbuds that wrap around your ear, designed for running and other active uses. __________________ Nike+ Challenges

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Cult Follower macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Dakota	They earbuds work good for me when i run, but they aren't meant for running __________________ If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right. - Steve Jobs

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Zwhaler macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2006	I suggest you buy some new headphones. There are some great ones out there that can be found as cheap as 10 dollars. I went for the best, and got the V-Moda Vibes. Best sound I have ever heard But since that is most likely out of your price range, I suggest going to Best Buy or somewhere similar and looking at their selection.

Mar 20, 2007, 10:56 PM	#6
kibit macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Illinois	get a pair of Ear Jams http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...r_iPod_Earbuds

Mar 20, 2007, 11:02 PM	#7
Aegelward macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK	ear buds are not the best choice for running, neckband or clip on earphones are much better... believe it or not, audiophile in-ear earphones and ipod buds are not the only headphones in existence

Mar 21, 2007, 05:21 AM	#10
Applespider macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: looking through rose-tinted spectacles...	I've got the Sennheiser MX75 Twist to Fit earbuds. They look a little odd and take a little manipulating to get them into the ear... but they stay in when running or doing anything else at the gym __________________ Oops.... the cat killed the rabbit

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MacAnkka macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Finland	I'd second the KSC-75's. They're sound quality/price ratio is also rather awesome. __________________ MacBook Core Duo 1.83ghz, 1gb RAM, 60gb HDD Nokia 5800 XpressMusic 2G iPod Nano 2gb (sitting somewhere, gathering dust)

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Mar 21, 2007, 12:09 PM	#16
Diode macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington DC	I've got sure e4c's and never had a problem.

Mar 21, 2007, 04:19 PM	#18
princealfie macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City UT	Uh not quite, the Ultimate Ears or upper end Shures are truly audiophile quality for studio use. __________________ www.qipeng.net http://www.artcat.com/event/view/6/9559

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poopyhead macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: in the toe-jam of greatness (Fort Worth)	I couldnt keep the apple earbuds in my ears when simply walking. I bought a pair of sony fonotopia's and havent had a problem since http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

Nov 2, 2008, 04:23 PM	#24
GreenRite macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2008	How To Keep Earbuds In Your Ears The easiest, cheapest way to keep your earbuds in your ear is to use expandable foam ear plugs (also called single use ear plugs). Here's what I've been using: http://howardleight.com/family/index/1 You can get similar earplugs at most home improvement stores. First put the earbud into your ear where you'd like it to stay. Next put the flat, wide end of the foam earplug against the earbud and the rounded end of the foam earplug against the opposite side of your ear. More specifically, the rounded part of the foam earplug sits in the concha of the ear, pushing against the anti-helix of the ear. The Concha is the hollow next to the ear canal. Allow the foam earplug a minute or so to fully expand and you should have a fairly snug fit. You can use the foam earplugs many times before they begin to lose their "expandability." Be aware that if your earbud wires get pulled, they might pop the foam earplugs out of your ears without your knowing. So if that happens, check to make sure they're still there. Keep a few extra pair around as you will surely lose some from time to time. MORE INFO: In regular use you put the rounded end of a foam earplug in the ear canal and the wide, flat end against the antitragus of the ear. But since your earbud will be blocking the ear canal the usual geometry won't work. So the best fit for the foam earplug is in the concha, pressing between the earbud and the anti-helix. If you have questions about where to place the foam earplug, here is a link to a diagram of the human ear structure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnae Hope this helps!

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