What type of earphones are good for running??

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2007-02-09 8:44 AM

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Subject: What type of earphones are good for running??

Everytime I find a pair that I like, the company seems to discontinue it.  Right now I have the Sony Earclips (wrap around), I really don't like these though.  What all are you runners using out there??  I need the make and type so I can look up.

Thanks a lot.........

2007-02-09 9:27 AM
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Subject: RE: What type of earphones are good for running??
I use these by Sony. Comfortable, stay in place, <$10 at WalMart.



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2007-02-09 9:40 AM
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I buy these in bulk online. Not the best quality, but at $7.99/pair they work just fine.

Jensen JHB-105

Edited to say:  I buy them in bulk so the shipping cost isn't as big an issue, and they have in-line volume control, which I've come to appreciate. 



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2007-02-09 9:46 AM
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Others have recommended these, same style as the Sonys but (alledgedly) better sound. $30 at amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000FJEZ0C/ref=s9_asin_title_1/105-2668546-6795635

2007-02-09 9:50 AM
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Thank You all.  All of those look sweet and are 5 times better than what I'm using.  I'm ordering today.. Thanks again

2007-02-09 9:52 AM
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I use the Smokin Buds by Skull Candy.

I've never had a problem with them.  One side note:  they are GREAT at eliminating ambient noise.  This is great for every day headphones but I'm not quite sure if that is such a good thing when you are running because it could easily dampen other people's voices or maybe car horns.  I put these on at work when I want to tune every body else out.  =)

 

2007-02-09 6:11 PM
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I think something is wrong with my ears.  I see all these runners out there with fancy shmancy ear pieces.  I use the cheapo ones that came with my mp3 player.  Then never fall out and they sound good to me. 
2007-02-09 9:36 PM
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I got a pair of "marshmallow" ear plugs from JVC (I think) at Best Buy. They are the bomb...not great sound quality, but hey, they are only like $20.

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2007-02-10 4:30 AM
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I've gone through some trouble trying to get something that works.  I must have gone through 12 different kinds, cheap and expensive alike.  I even did research on the stupid things.  I still have yet to find the "perfect" head phone but, I use a wrap around model made by sony, similar to what is posted, but with a different around the ear thing.  My ears are just so dang small!  They're smaller then my girlfriends, who's only 5 foot tall.  Plus, I really wanted them to sound decent, not audiophile, but decent.

I recommend these for on ear stay ability and sound quality:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-h-ear-Stereo-Headphones-MDR-J10-BLUE/sem/rpsm/oid/42588/catOid/-12938/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-02-11 11:03 AM
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I use the Sennheiser Twist-To-Fit; they stay put and sound great. Had some of the Sony sports too, but prefer these

2007-02-11 12:13 PM
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$ 12 for a pair of wraparounds @ Target...thnk they are Phillips brand...not sure.....very good sound quality.

2007-02-11 9:31 PM
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I use Ultimate Ears Studio 3. They are about $60 online. A little much just for running but great all around sound. When I run I do not put them in all the way as they block out just about everything - I want to hear some things, like other runners, cyclists, cars. etc.
2007-02-11 10:23 PM
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These are the only ones I use anymore. I have a really hard time finding headphones that fit in my ear - I run with them all the time and absolutely love them.



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2007-02-11 10:31 PM
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Subject: RE: What type of earphones are good for running??

One thing I will say, as I've mentioned I had a pari about 2 years ago and when they broke that's when I found out they didn't make them anymore.  So my advice is that when u find a pair you like, head back to the store and buy about 4 more packs.

For me, I can only wear the wrap around the ear kind.  My ears are just goofy I guess.  Plain buds just fall out.  I guess I'm just gonna keep trying them all and the next time I find a pair, I'm gonna buy about  a 3 year supply

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