OT: Earbuds/Headphones

[Uncle Ruckus]

I've recently got back into running and I'm wanting a good pair of earbuds (maybe wireless?) to use. The ones that came with my phone fall out and the chord flopping around drives me insane. I'm sure I could go spend $100+ and get a fantastic pair but I'm not spending that on headphones. Just wondering if the $20ish wireless pairs you see and academy and wal mart will last or if there's any good prices ones out there

 

[KurtRambis4]

Beats makes some

good wireless earphones.

They're about $100, but worth it.

ETA: I like these mainly because they're designed to wrap around your hear, and aren't the "earbud" style that you just place in your ear. I hate those, especially for gym, etc. because they ALWAYS fall out.

 

[aTotal360]

Look up Jaybird. They make great bluetooth headphones. Great for wearing when active (or mowing the grass in my case).

 

[seshomoru]

I bought these recently. Good for excercise, yard work, etc.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014EGE9G6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

 

[mstateglfr]

http://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Sweatproof-Bluetooth-Headphones-Wireless/dp/B0047Y1HMK


$30. Battery lasts easily 4 hours spanning a couple weeks. I havent tried to use them longer than that between charges.
The phone feature works well as its clear for both talking and hearing.

Sound is good enough for me. My standards may be low, but I love music and like the headphones without complaint.

 

[stateu1]

http://www.yurbuds.com/en/18earphones#/categories-in_the_ear

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

http://www.target.com/p/philips-ear...gclid=CMnt3f_m0ssCFZY1aQodf14LGQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
I use these, usually less than $10 from Walmart. They last 9-12 months, depending on how much you run (sweat). Run the wire inside your shirt and put the phone in your pocket. They work the first time, every time, no worrying about pairing, losing the signal, interference, etc. In a year, when you start hearing static, buy another set (I buy them two at a time to always have a spare). The only downside is no mic for talking on the phone incase the hot neighbor lady calls you during a run.

 

[eckie1]

Don't know if you live near a Fry's...

I've recently got back into running and I'm wanting a good pair of earbuds (maybe wireless?) to use. The ones that came with my phone fall out and the chord flopping around drives me insane. I'm sure I could go spend $100+ and get a fantastic pair but I'm not spending that on headphones. Just wondering if the $20ish wireless pairs you see and academy and wal mart will last or if there's any good prices ones out there

...but these are cheap and really great. Great sound and battery is pretty good, too. They could have better range, but every time I use them my phone is in my pocket so it's not a big deal.

http://frys.com/product/8118655?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[goindhoo]

I was looking for wireless and tried a couple of the cheap ones, then the jay birds. I couldn't get them to stay in ears while running. Walking or mowing grass was fine but not running. Returned them all then tried beats wireless. They are perfect. Very comfortable. They cost more but worth it so far. Had about 4 months

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I was looking at some refurbished ones. The wraparound the ear ones are definitely the style I want.
Jaybirds seem to be a good, cheaper option too

 

[57stratdawg]

I saw a ranking of headphones/earbuds yesterday on Twitter by like Time or Wired, but can't seem to find it. I just remember Beats by Dre came in last by a long stretch. Bose was middle of the road too. They had Sony fairly high. Like #3 out of 20.

Wife got me a pair of Silicon Devices recently. They've been great. Stay in your ear well, bluetooth, very lightweight.

 

[MaroonNation]

The trendy thing is to bash Beats but I've owned several pair of earbuds including ones from Bose and Klipsh and Beats puts them all to shame. I guess the only complaint I have with them is their toughness over time. They will not stand up to a lot of punishment.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

For wired earbuds, the $7 Monoprice ones are hard to beat.

 

[KurtRambis4]

I don't know

what the markets like now, but a few months ago there were about three makes and models that offered wrap-around the ear, wireless earphones and to me beats were the best.

 

[mh715328]

I have used all of the different types over my years of running. Yurbuds are great. I have used both the wired (Inspire) and currently, wireless (LEAP) ones. No issues with either. Yurbuds also come with 2 or 3 different size ear pieces. I personally do not like the over the ear kind as well because I wear sunglasses and a hat/visor every time i run and it gets a bit cumbersome if you have to remove one mid run for one reason or another. Bottom line, is to try different types with cheaper models, then invest in some good ones once you find the style that works best for you.

 

[Xenomorph]

I've had lots of different kinds.. Currently I use a pair of Klipsch.. BUT..

Here's something I do that I've never seen suggested by anybody. I put the left bud in my right ear and the right bud in my left ear (that allows the cords to point backward instead of forward). Then I let the cord fall down my back instead of down my chest. That seems to relieve the pressure of the cord bouncing against the buds and pulling them out of my ears.

Works like a charm for me.

 

[msudawg12]

Look up Jaybird. They make great bluetooth headphones. Great for wearing when active (or mowing the grass in my case).

this. great quality and wireless with good battery life. just have to get used to charging them.

i also have a pear of Bose In Ear noise cancelling earbuds. I hate the over ear stuff because they are just too bulky to travel with. The In-Ear's still do a pretty damn good job of cancelling out noise so are great for travel/cutting grass. Have to charge them as well though but have great battery life.

 

[Bigdawghouse83]

earbuds....LG HBS-750

I live by the Ford plant here in KC. ALL of the workers use the LG -HBS-700 series. It connects quickly, handles phone calls clearly, and the sound quality is awesome. My DD uses them at the gym daily. They run a bit more than some others($40-80), but are worth it. I have used at the gym, yard, driving, ballgames....you name it.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I don't run in spandex so a phone flopping around in my pocket isn't the most comfortable way to run

 

[jamygan]

First you have to make sure there are no other Bluetooth headphones connected to the same device after you have set up the old one. This sometimes can cause problems with the connectivity. I once bought an AKG K845BT Bluetooth headphone from Bay Bloor Radio in Toronto and I had similar issues with the connectivity until I cleared the listing and reset my tab. So try clearing off the paired devices and try again. If that doesn’t work, then try resetting the device. In most of the cases, it will work I guess.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!