Which headphones for gym + Apple Watch?

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Shure SE215 is an inear earphone. If you are not comfortable with that, don’t choose it. Also, you need to use the foam tip to achieve best sound isolation quality.

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I use Shure SE215 plus wireless module. Itself has some pretty dang awesome sound isolation. It’s sound quality is nice (unless you want super bass). Build quality is nice too. I don’t do a lot of intensive excercise but regular running and walking is good. It has a short bending cable at each side to help holding each earphone.
Weight wise, it is not heavy. I can barely feels it if the restraining cable is not in the way.
The Bluetooth model is not using BT 4.2 though. It is using 4.1, which may pose some issues regarding connection or whatnot. But t has an interesting feature to allow you to connect to two devices and switch between them easily.

 

I have AirPods and BeatsX and they both connect to my Apple Watch (series 2) better than any of the old Bluetooth headphones I’ve tried. Id recommend trying the BeatsX. I’m not an audiophile but the sound great to me, do block a lot of outside noise and have a solid connection to the watch.

 

I use Powerbeats 3 for the gym and they work really great! They really fit well and won’t budge no matter what you’re doing at the gym. It aslo have the w1 chip which means like Airpods you pair once and they will be available on all other devices using same iCloud account.

 

AirPods not water resistant?
Hmmm, think normal gym/workout could damage the airpods?

 

I got my AW3 cellular few weeks ago just for the reason of stopping using phone and wasting time texting, social media, etc.. now I work out and go for a run with just my watch and those buds below I listed. They are waterproof, sweat-proof.
After few days of using them the sound quality really improved or broken in as with many new speaker products.

They are also pretty generous with extra little accessories you get for that price as you can see what comes in the box like a phone holder magnet + a card wallet :


This is the buds I purchased to go with my AW and they are pretty great for the price and battery life is great!
https://amzn.to/2qeYUn2

 

air pods at gym

beats solo3 when at home

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it's basically sweat resistant. Just don't put them in water

 

Powerbeats 3 here for the gym. Ive been pretty happy with them. Air pods won't stay in my ear for workouts.

 

Jaybird x2. I know the x3 is out, but I prefer the x2 for fit. I’ve had the x1 and x2, and my wife has the x3, which I’ve used a lot. The x2 is the best of the bunch, a LOT better than the x1, and they can be had cheaply now.

 

Bit of a headphone addict here so my input is:

Bose SoundSport - Comfortable, water/sweat resistant, good sound but not loud enough sometimes, Sound isolation is about 6/10
BeatsX - louder, not as comfortable, but sound isolation is 9/10, plus they have the W1 chip so pairing is a breeze
Jaybird X2 - Prefer theese for running. Sound isolation is 7/10. Good sound, but not as accurate as Bose
AirPods - good for calls, but fit may not be great for the gym. They do not fit the same as the regular wired earpods, they are different, but still more slippery than any earpiece that's rubberized

 

Anyone tried the IconX 2018?

 

Haha! I actually washed mine last week on accident. I had them in my shorts pocket when they went in the wash. So far they are still working fine.

 

Powerbeats 3 wireless. They perform great!

 

If the long wires are going to bother you, then yah, these aren’t the headphones for you. I actually always use my AirPods when Im working out. I use the BeatsX for cutting the lawn & that kind of stuff (since they block out ouside noise). They do fit a little loosely, but They come wiht some kind of wings that you can use to lock them in your ears. I’ve added them to mine & they stick in my ears way better now. And the wings are still pretty comfortable. All in all, great headphones, but they don’t sound like the right ones for your needs.

 

I have the X3's and the Runs. I love both.

- The X3 have multipoint bluetooth - they connect to both the watch and the phone. It sounds stupid, but once you're used to it, it rocks. They're a bit smaller.

- The Runs have the obvious advantage of no wire at all (meaning that while they're a bit bigger, they don't move as there is no wire pulling on them). They're not multi-point and connection can be a bit wonky according to some people, but I personally never had a problem when using them with the watch (and I wear my watch on my left wrist). The buttons functionality is limited. Having the charging box is great.

Both take full advantage of the Jaybird app, which is amazing (equalizer, allows for fine tuning of the sound, just like you want it).

Note that I don't normally use either for phone calls, so I can't comment on the mike's quality.

I couldn't say which I love more, but I do find myself using the Runs more, mostly at work, at the gym or when I run, except for very specific cases where I really need to take advantage of the multi-point connection, or when I'm afraid I might lose them (sleeping in the plane )

I also have the beatsX (I won a pair!) and I hate them. I don't like the sound, and the long-ass cord, coupled with the preformed part behind your neck, is super annoying. They're great for conference calls but that's about it.

 

Barely. They can be sensitive to interference in a very urban environment (for me, next to the traffic light at the corner of my block, that's all). No issue connecting to the watch on my left wrist. My understanding is that they had big issues last year that were resolved with a firmware update around December. I got mine for Christmas and they were already patched. Honestly my only grips with them are the lack of multi-point bluetooth and the limited controls.

That said, the X3 are indeed a better value at this time and you can't go wrong with them if you liked the X. If you get Jaybirds, please download the app, it will change your life.

EDIT to add : important to note, the runs are only good for music / audiobooks / podcasts, etc. Not video, as they have a lag.

 

Using AirPods with little to no issues, sound is fine for the gym, fit is reasonable, I might readjust them once or twice an hour.

 

BeatsX with Comply foam tips. Seals outside noise out and keeps locked into my ears. I use this while traveling as well they work very well to keep outside noise to a minimum

 

Gotta jump in here with my own observations. A little background, I've either owned, or still own several sets of headphones, and ear buds. Including Powerbeats 2, Bose Soundsport, Bose Soundsport Free, AirPods, Jaybird Runs, along with Studio Beats wireless earphones. The newest, (and absolutely the best sounding) pair are Bang & Olafson Beoplay E8. None, and I mean absolutely none of the earphones I've owned even come close to comparing with these, they bass absollutely thumps, while the steel guitar on Eagles tracks is sharp, well defined, and doesn't get muddied.
A little pricey, but if you love music, these are the only ones you need.

 

That’s rare the jay’s break down like that. I use crushers they are over the ear and stays on when deadlifting squatting

 

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If you will be doing any workouts that require laying on your back I wouldn’t recommend the beats x.