Running / Workout 'phones

[kyoshiro]

i was using my E2Cs as workout phones... just wrap my cable round n round by work out mp3 player (Sony S205-F) I do still have the proper non slip phones provided somewhere untouched...

 

[captainbrendo]

-1 for the ksc 75, doesn't fit my ears! I use the ksc 55 instead, but it's street style so you won't like it.

what about some earbuds with an attached folding headband. I have some sony earbuds like that, and they work awesome for running.

There are also earbuds with earclips that might work too, i think sennheiser makes one that is neon green.

what about senn px100, it folds to some degree. I don't like the plug though, I've gone through a few pairs with my running.

 

[kyoshiro]

the PX100 plug seems to the be the more durable one that i've experienced lol
they'll prolly slip from running anyhow.

 

[Yen]

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Originally Posted by shasty /img/forum/go_quote.gif if you have the cash the vibes are really nice for exercising

x2.

I have them, and train with them all the time every other day. They dont exactly isolate, but tone down the noise, so that you dont have to raise the volume levels.

I have only one negative to say is that the cable is a bit microphonics, so you have to fiddle a bit to make them run around your ear and up under your chin.

However, I believe with around 10$, KSC75 is unbeatable.... Wont go wrong with it too.

 

[captainbrendo]

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Originally Posted by kyoshiro /img/forum/go_quote.gif the PX100 plug seems to the be the more durable one that i've experienced lol they'll prolly slip from running anyhow.

i'm envious of your plug luck...... i never had a problem with them slipping off, even during runs lasting an hour or more; including trail runs. i guess if you had a really really narrow head you could have a problem, but i have a narrow head and don't.

oh yeah, i think sweat is more of a problem if you wear earbuds iems, because when sweat gets into your ear, it's uncomfortable and makes things sound funny.

 

[bungle]

KSC75s sound great, but I work out in a gym that plays music, and they just don't isolate at all. My iM616s isolate way too much for working out. I've found the EP630s and Marshmallows (with Shure soft-flex tips) to be a nice balance. It deadens the dance music and freeweight clanking, but you can still communicate with others if needed. They also wrap around my DAP nicely, and the Marshmallows also have a cord cinch that keeps the buds from tangling.

I think the only other thing you could look at is the Senn OMX70, which is a clip-on bud.

 

[jc836]

Getting used to anything that goes in or almost in the ear has been interesting.
I have the Senn OMX70's (Green

) and they are terrific for me. I sweat a lot when running and they just keep working with minimal adjusting to the canal. Once they are set the way you want-they will NOT come out. The MX75 is the same basic phone with the clip setup being different.
I also use my trusty Koss Pro 1's for a different experience. However, you will find that for exercise you will be washing the foams out from time to time. This would be the case with the KSC75's at some point. Then again a spare pair of foams is always a good idea.
That's my 2 cents.

 

[Ingo]

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Originally Posted by jc836 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Getting used to anything that goes in or almost in the ear has been interesting. I have the Senn OMX70's (Green ) and they are terrific for me. I sweat a lot when running and they just keep working with minimal adjusting to the canal. Once they are set the way you want-they will NOT come out. The MX75 is the same basic phone with the clip setup being different. I also use my trusty Koss Pro 1's for a different experience. However, you will find that for exercise you will be washing the foams out from time to time. This would be the case with the KSC75's at some point. Then again a spare pair of foams is always a good idea. That's my 2 cents.

Haven't you ever heard of "seasoning" your earpads? All that sweat is really good for the sound reproduction. You should never wash your pads with any kind of detergent because it will wash away all of the flavor from the sound. If you must do anything, you should just rinse lightly with some distilled/deionized water.