Amplifier/ IPOD Rubber Bands

The one I got with my E7 was a simple rubber wristbands like this ones http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-Silicone-Wristbands-Wrist-Bands-Rubber-Bracelets-/270704494233?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item84b7825221

Nuforce

Fiio: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280648721579&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Nuforce: http://www.amazon.com/Nuforce-Silicone-Band-Pack-4/dp/B001U5YMGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312009661&sr=8-1

I have the ALOs and the Fiio.  The ALOs are really nice and thick- very secure.  The Fiio is a bit narrower and thinner.  They are both 6" in circumference.  This is key:  Most of those (Lance Armstrong) wristbands are 8" for 'adults' and 7" for 'youth'.  I've actually researched this!  Some of those places where you can order a whole lot of these (with custom colors and printing, etc.) have 'adolescent' size, which is what you want.  I am holding together an iPod Touch (4G) with an Otterbox 'Commuter' and an iQube amp.  This is a pretty thick combo.  What I'm trying to say is if you went with larger bands than the ALO or something that wasn't made for this purpose, it probably won't hold very well.

Don't laugh, but I even tried these for the heck of it:  http://www.daisojapan.com/p-9256-germanium-bracelet-large-6pks.aspx

They were only $1.50 at the Daiso store by my house.  Despite what that website says, they're actually 7" (6.8) which works okay.  But the ALOs grip better.  I've yet to test the effects of the Germanium on the sound though.  Stay tuned for an in-depth review! 

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Originally Posted by Mad Max 

I use elastic hairbands from a dollar store, lol! Just a couple, looped, and they get a tight grip on my rig.
The kind with cloth covering.

CVS:

Either we're both geniuses or both insane.  I'm leaning towards the later. 

They work okay.  These are nylon with a rubber strip on the back for grip and don't have any hard parts that might scratch your gear.  In the end though they don't hold nearly as well as the ALOs.  I suppose if your amp is smaller/ lighter, you could give these a try.  I think they were $3-4.

Hey Now,

The yellow Live Strong bands at Radio Shack for a buck. Youth size works perfect. Get a receipt and it is a charitable donation which is tax deductible 8^).

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Finest kind,

Chris

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Originally Posted by Mkubota1 

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Either we're both geniuses or both insane.  I'm leaning towards the later. 

 

They work okay.  These are nylon with a rubber strip on the back for grip and don't have any hard parts that might scratch your gear.  In the end though they don't hold nearly as well as the ALOs.  I suppose if your amp is smaller/ lighter, you could give these a try.  I think they were $3-4.

Lol, there we go.  Mine are nylon, too, but no rubber grip.  $1 at a local store.  They stretch so much, they could probably hold together large rigs like an imod > imod cap dock > Lisa III (non-lite) or iRiver > D12 > P4 and maybe have a little room to spare.  I have to loop each band to hold my rig together.  Then I slip excess belt through the bands and have my rig attached to my waist like that.  It looks like I'm carrying a fat cellphone or something on my belt under my shirt.

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Originally Posted by mrspeakers 

Purple rubber bands from broccoli

I've seen that before... excellent!  I would've liked to have seen the look on your face when you thought of that one.

I'm currently using velcro straps like the ones on laptop cords.

Other things I've used before are nuForce silicone bands, Livestrong wristbands, Qables silicone bands and velcro straps which inspired me to make my own custom velcro straps.