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any runners/joggers here? what in your ear phones do you use?

webbuzz said:
How long have you had them? My fear is sweat and rain that have killed too many of my in-ear buds.
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For about a year now. They're pretty durable. I use them at the gym too. And they come with a 2 year warranty so I'm not too worried about the near future.
I love the way they wrap around your ears and stay in place. The sound isolation is unparalleled and sound quality is as top notch as you'd expect from Shure.
The only downside is a slightly noisy cord but when the music is on you can't hear it at all.
 
tatltael said:
For about a year now. They're pretty durable. I use them at the gym too. And they come with a 2 year warranty so I'm not too worried about the near future.
I love the way they wrap around your ears and stay in place. The sound isolation is unparalleled and sound quality is as top notch as you'd expect from Shure.
The only downside is a slightly noisy cord but when the music is on you can't hear it at all.
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Good to hear. I need a wired pair for the treadmill/elliptical/bike TV's for crappy days.
 
I just sold my jaybirds (sounds was great but didn't fit for me) for the new wireless powerbeats2 and I'm pleasantly surprised. Build quality could be better but sound is actually prettydarn good. And most importantly for runs, it stays on without having to adjust them.
 
webbuzz said:
The big plus with the JayBirds, you can change the silicone ear pieces and hooks. I use a different size in each ear. lol

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Yeah, I had issues with mine, though -- just posted in the Jaybud thread, but short version: battery life was disappointing (was getting 3-4 hours), and no combination of ear tips & hooks fit my ears. After a mile & a half of walking, I was having to fiddle with them. Of course, I also have somewhat small ears (but use the medium tips, because they're the only ones that actually fit). Loved the concept, the design, and the fact that they were lightweight, but yeah -- had to return them. :(

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uchosen said:
web buzz, you have me interested in the Jaybirds now. Some questions:
What is your experience with them running? Does that cord that hangs on the back of your neck bounce around while running? Bluetooth music streaming reliable?
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Mm ... that was another thing. Even before the iOS 8 update, I was having occasional issues. At one point, the bluetooth connection was lost upon powering on; a few other times, I had to power off & power back on, because the connection was funky, and I kept getting skips in the playback. The power off/on seemed to fix the problem, but in the middle of a 3-mile walk, it was a little inconvenient.
 
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Monster iSport Intensity. These are classified as moderate noise reduction, meaning you can still hear ambient nosier your protection from cars, etc.

I used them on the Komen Race for the Cure and it helped distract me quite well.
 
a.jfred said:
Yeah, I had issues with mine, though -- just posted in the Jaybud thread, but short version: battery life was disappointing (was getting 3-4 hours), and no combination of ear tips & hooks fit my ears. After a mile & a half of walking, I was having to fiddle with them. Of course, I also have somewhat small ears (but use the medium tips, because they're the only ones that actually fit). Loved the concept, the design, and the fact that they were lightweight, but yeah -- had to return them. :(

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Mm ... that was another thing. Even before the iOS 8 update, I was having occasional issues. At one point, the bluetooth connection was lost upon powering on; a few other times, I had to power off & power back on, because the connection was funky, and I kept getting skips in the playback. The power off/on seemed to fix the problem, but in the middle of a 3-mile walk, it was a little inconvenient.
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Must have had a defective pair.

Mine average ~ 6 hours battery life and haven't had any issues with playback.
 
I'm also going to toss this out there, more of an "avoid" -- the JBL Synchros Reflect BT headphones ... have a HUGE problem with connectivity: your device has to be in your right pocket for the BT to stay connected

.oO(guess who bought a pair today, and keeps her phone in her left pocket; they'll be returned tomorrow).
 
I use the Plantronics BackBeat® GO 2 wireless headphones. I purchased the model that includes a case with a built-in battery. It allows me to charge the headset while they're in my bag. Typically use the headset for calls and meetings for about four hours at a time (usually charge at lunch). I haven't had it run out so far while in use. I did read that volume level can affect battery life so depending on your listening tastes YMMV. Based on reviews they're very similar to the Jaybirds previously mentioned.
 
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Jaybird BlueBuds X. I have had these since they were released and sweated on them regularly for 6 days a week and they are still perfect. Great sound too!
 
Klipsch s4i is really good and pair up with a comply foam tip. It blocks out a lot of outside noise even more and the comply foam tips mold to your ear cannel because of a memory foam like built.
-squeeze it with your finger and hold on to the earphone until it expands inside your ear cannel (heat)
 
Powerbeats 2's. I can't recommend these highly enough. It seems like every Bluetooth set I've owned either had crappy sound quality or couldn't stand up to extreme moisture. The Powerbeats 2's are amazing on both fronts. I tried to kill them by sweating on them in hot muggy Louisiana summer heat but they refused to die. I think you could probably shower with them and they'd be ok. And the sound is amazing, not the bass heavy stereotype I was expecting but a full rich spectrum that made me actually want to listen to music more than podcasts.
 
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Jaybird BlueBuds X. I have had these since they were released and sweated on them regularly for 6 days a week and they are still perfect. Great sound too!
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I agree with you, i've used mine since they were released. I must say between the sound, battery life and sweat resistance, for me it makes for a great well rounded headset.

Keep in mind things like are you running out side in an empty field or on a treadmill.

Bluetooth bounces very well so running down a block signals will bounce around of walls and buildings but if you're running in an open field thats the true test.

I would say from my experience the jaybird has been the best i've reviewed in a long time. But will note: I do notice some skipping when it's in my back pocked running in an open field say like a football field. Front pocked it fine, Simple fact here is who bluetooth works it will not go through you body but will bounce around other things to get to your device.

These earbuds have been out a long time you will find lots of reviews out their search around - http://bit.ly/1wPCViJ
 
I have been using a cheap ($10) pair of Philips around-the-ear earbuds for a few years. They work great and hold securely. However, I am switching as soon as I get my new FreeWavz. They should be out in the next couple of months and should be great! www.freewavz.com
 
I have both the Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Headphones and the PowerBeats 2 Wireless Headphones. The Bose sound really REALLY nice but they do oookay for jogging but with me they bounce out a lot of times and I find myself repeatedly positioning them in my ear.

The PowerBeats are wireless (a plus) and wrap around the ears (a huge plus) as well as sound pretty nice. They serve well for my running and gym and are now my select pair for my jogging and gym.

**Exchanged the red for the white at about 30 days as they didn't have the white when I originally purchased. Apple didn't have a problem with it**
 

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mdlooker said:
I have both the Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Headphones and the PowerBeats 2 Wireless Headphones. The Bose sound really REALLY nice but they do oookay for jogging but with me they bounce out a lot of times and I find myself repeatedly positioning them in my ear.

The PowerBeats are wireless (a plus) and wrap around the ears (a huge plus) as well as sound pretty nice. They serve well for my running and gym and are now my select pair for my jogging and gym.
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But why are the controls for most of the Bluetooth sets I've seen on the left ear cable? It seems annoying...

I've got an old Motorola rigid behind the head set, and I was listening to some music when I heard a loud rumble. Like an earthquake. Really loud... Turns out it is the speaker rumbling for low notes. They work for most things EXCEPT for low bass.

Had both a Yurbuds and a Polk, and both shorted out, the former due to sweat, and the later due to an apparent defect in the cord. The Polk 500's work pretty well, stay in better than the Yurbuds.
 
I interchange with JayBirds (BT) and my trust Senn's IE8's. Yes I know two completely different territories. Of course I prefer the Senn's but they stay in my ears very well. JayBirds get the job done, although they do come loose a little with the silicone tips. Earbuds don't work for me, they just lazily fall out all the time.
 
PinkyMacGodess said:
But why are the controls for most of the Bluetooth sets I've seen on the left ear cable? It seems annoying...

I've got an old Motorola rigid behind the head set, and I was listening to some music when I heard a loud rumble. Like an earthquake. Really loud... Turns out it is the speaker rumbling for low notes. They work for most things EXCEPT for low bass.

Had both a Yurbuds and a Polk, and both shorted out, the former due to sweat, and the later due to an apparent defect in the cord. The Polk 500's work pretty well, stay in better than the Yurbuds.
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I used my beats today. Worked like a charm as they stayed in secure and had freedom of movement. Awesome!
 
Definitely recommend yurbuds. I personally use them for running. Sound quality isn't going to be the best but love the fact that it lets in ambient noise which is very useful when running outside. It also stays in your ear because of the twist lock technology in the ear tips.
 
Aftershockz Bluez 2. I love em. They are bone conduction stereo headphones (and for phone calls) that go behind the ear. They don't cover up your ears so you can still hear traffic. If you plug up your ears with your fingers the music geta a lot louder and more bass because they send the sound through your checkbones directly to your inner ear bypassing your eardrum. It is a good conversation piece too. They don't have as much base as over the ear headphones though (unless you put earplugs in) but they still sound good to me.

I wear them all the time at work just about the entire time. People don't even realize they in use because they are not over my ear. They assume I have moved them away from my ear and not listening to them :). This can be a problem when taking calls on them though because people think you are talking to them directly when you talk because of the same thing... they see the headphones forward of your ear so assume if you are talking you are talking to them. I usually put my finger on the side of the headphones when talking around people to make it obvious I am talking to someone on them :).

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