Ok guys, need some input here! I miss running…but really can’t stand it without music, distance…basic data updates. I was using a set of Motorola S9’s and they gave out after a short period (I think due to sweat/moisture). I also had a pair of Arriva (Sp?) Leo’s. The sound of the Motorola’s was top notch but I don’t think they were ideal for moisture input. The Arriva’s never missed a beat, even when doing some Muay Thai classes, but never really stayed in place and their sound lacked some quality. A contributing factor might have been my “pointy small head” as my wife reminds me:rolleyes:. Anybody have any input here? Price isn’t really an issue provided they’re under $150…
but feel free to suggest ones over that price. Thanks fella’s!
I use the above. Cheap Sony coupled with Adidas head phones. Both off of Amazon.
A couple of guys at my gym use JayBird Freedoms seemingly without problems. No personal experience with them though.
Do those guys just lift with them or do they run/do high impact with them?
I wouldn’t get a Bluetooth headset for running. Even the lighter ones are on the heavy end of things. I also wonder if a Bluetooth HRM would be a no-go with a Bluetooth headset.
When I run I use my iPhone which is tied into a Garmin HRM and a Garmin footpod for tracking cadence. I’ve been going back and forth between the Wahoo Fitness and iSmoothrun apps. Everything gets uploaded to Runkeeper.
When I lift, I just plug into an I-pod shuffle.
The headphones I wear are an over the ear neckband variety. I find that having a longer cord is almost more desirable than a shorter cord, and I can wrap the cord around my back when using it and never notice its there.
I tried a set of the Bose headphones with the iPhone control, and the sound was amazing, but the cord was just an inch or two too short. They come with an extension, but it adds too much weight and there was always a tugging feeling. The Bose headphones w/o the iPhone controls were nice, I just never felt they were $100 better than what I was using.
Honestly, the new style headphones that came with the current generation of Apple products rock. I still prefer something with a longer cord for running, but for lifting they are awesome.
I have the Bluebud Xs, I am on my second pair because I sweat so much I destroyed the first set (this was despite them being the newer sweat resistant ones).
The wing ear inserts they come with were not enough to keep them in my ears when running. I got accustibud adopters from amazon and now I no issues with them falling out.
Sux on the Jaybirds. I almost bought a pair.
I use my headset combo for most anything. Lifting weights, stationary bike or real bike. May not be the lightest weight item, but they work. Would love something smaller, but Im just not willing to plunk down that much cash.
I use Yurbuds (Focus Pro) + my droid phone in a Yurbuds arm band + an app called Jogtracker. Bluetooth just wasn’t working right and nothing stayed in.
Please do not run with ear phones unless you are indoors (treadmill, etc). This is a pet peeve of mine and a serious safety issue. I run on trails and green-ways quite often, and as I approach walkers and joggers they have no idea of what’s going on around them. They will get startled when I pass or not hear me when I announce my presence by “runner on your left”. Really not worth it.
I don’t think that’s a headphone issue, but an awareness issue.
I’ve had the same problems with people not wearing anything.
Its an easy formula to follow, run on the right, look before you pass on the left.
I’m already use to running with the bluetooth, the weight was never really an issue for me as I’m use to running with a full camelbak anyway. I just want some better ones. Ill probably have the same issue with mine falling out or failing to stay in place. Good info on the adapters.
As far as not running out doors with ear phones…that’s just crazy. As far as running apps I use the Nike+ Running app. Feeds you all the good info.
I just came across the Motorola S-11 flex HD’s anyone have any experience with these?
This thread got me looking at Bluetooth headphones. I was surprised how small some models have gotten.
I keep looking at the JayBird BlueBuds X’s. The majority of the reviews across multiple websites are positive.
I ran the mororoa S-9’ for the longer time.
One of the things I don’t like about those is the large section on the neckband.
My normal headphones, which I’m on my 3rd set…plugs always short out after a while, are the Philips shs5200/28. The neck band on those has rubbed the back of my neck on long runs if I don’t have them in the right position.
On a 12 mile run you’ll have a nice abrasion from it. I couldn’t imagine something larger.
Plug bit the dust a couple of days ago, so I’m looking again. For how cheap the Phillips ones are, under $30 on eBay, I’m just going to but a couple and build up a stock pile. I’m wondering if I put a little section of heat-shrink over the plug if I can reinforce it a bit.
I was thinking a good set of BT headphones would solve a few problems, but I can’t find an ideal solution.
Surprisingly, on most wired headphones the cords are too short. With the Phillips ones I use I can wrap the cord around my back, under my right arm and plugged into my iPhone 5 which I hold in my left hand. The cord is cloth covered, and doesn’t snag on clothing even when sweaty. The extra cord length is nice on treadmills too. Extensions and in-line mics blow. Too much weight bobbing around.
The Bose sport ones for the iPhone are nice, but the cord needs to be about an inch longer. For shorter people they may work, I’m 6’-3". When I run, I use the iPhone which I hold. When I lift, I use my iPod shuffle. When clipped to my shirt the cord on the Bose ones would always tug.
For the cost, I’m having a hard time finding ear bud style headphones that sound or work better than the standard Apple ear buds.
I try to always run with an extra water source (Camelbak) as I was in Arizona for a few years. So the cord length has been a nonissue for me. Also I think I have a small ear canal and I’m usually forced to run the over the ear kind. That’s what I liked about the Motorola’s they apply a small amount of pressure horizontally and while the weight at the back is a bit annoying…it’s worth it for the sound quality and the fact that I’m not constantly reaching up to adjust the ear phones.
The JayBird BlueBuds X’s are looking better and better.
The range/signal seems better with them then on some of the other devices. To the point you would set your iPhone down, walk away from it and never miss a thing.
Be careful running outside on the street with headphones on.
I tried cycling on a street with my headphones and felt odd that i could not hear cars and other noises and stopped it after a mile or so.
I also almost hit a woman in my neighborhood that was wearing headphones and did not hear my truck coming and darted out in the middle of the street (!!!). I am pretty sure the close call (…and it was very close) caused her to ditch the headphones because I see her jog by my house lately with no headphones.
That was scary. A 4x4 Tundra with a Ranch Hand steel bumper will not make for a good day if you cannot hear it coming! LOL
-brickboy240
Again, the issue is awareness. If she makes no effort to look before crossing or entering a street, I wouldn’t blame headphones.
I’ve almost been hit quite a few times, always by drivers who had their head up their ass. I can see a vehicle approaching, watch the driver, and they will be feet away before they even glance over, if they even do that.
I’ve lived in the city my whole life, crossing the street and paying attention to traffic was well taught.
I run the same couple of routes and I’m very aware where the hazards are. Alleys, side streets…fat people leaving fast food drive-throughs…etc.
+1 I’ve ran all over streets, sidewalks, trails…always with ear phones. Never had a close call that wasn’t the fault of some oblivious cock. I try to stay switched on when running and let my ability to scan and my spider sense guide me…