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Hi guys,
I'm looking for decent wireless IEMs for workout at the gym.
My main IEMs are Shure SE535. When I workout i'm using the SoundMagic PL-50 and I want to replace them with wireless BT set.
Any recommendations ?
What do you think about the Phiaton PS 20 BT ?
Thanks
For the gym I've been using the Meelectronics AF-9 and it works flawlessly but it's A2DP and does work with both Apple and Android set-ups. It's wireless in the sense that you don't have to plug it into your device but it does have in-ears that plug into a tiny little box which gives you pause/play, skip and volume up/down controls. It's super light and can easily go onto your shirt collar or sleeve, etc. You can also use it for calls but since I use it with an iPod nano I haven't tested that yet. I can tonight and can let you know if you'd like. I would possibly recommend plugging in a different set of in ears as I can't get the ones that came with it to stay in when I run/sweat. I really like the option to use any iem's I want with it. I can PM you a pic of my set-up to show you how small it is or post it here if others are interested.
I think the Jaybirds AstroTurf is referring to get much higher reviews than their Jaybird Freedom set. I had the Freedoms and can't recommend them at all. I charged them up, connected to my Sony A865 - great sound. I put the Sony in my armband, right arm like they tell you to, went outside and it wouldn't stay connected. No matter what I did it cut out and finally stopped playing. I tried a few different times, same result. With the AF-9 I can set my iPod or Sony on my fireplace and walk through multiple rooms and never lose sound.
Is it the best out there? Maybe not but when I bought it for $38.99 off Amazon I couldn't complain. I think it's $49.99 now and MEE also has a new set on their website that's completely wireless for $79: Air-Fi AF-12. I think they have another, too? Once I have some more cash, I might upgrade to the 12. Sorry that was long but this was something I researched for ages before I finally bought something. Hope it helps!
**Edit: I thought I'd mention that I generally wear my iPod on my belt/waist and the AF-9 on my shirt and have no connectivity issues.