I have to say that I’m another one that would never run with any headphones or carrying a phone on me.
I’m stuck in the past, I guess.
On a related note, I tried some new trail shortly before dark the other day and got lost trying some side trails.
A phone with a map would have been useful.
But I made it back to my car as dark fell.
I assume you need your phone on your to use these headphones being discussed.
I love my Trekz Air. I don't usually use them for running outside, but wear them walking my dog and the occasional treadmill run. They don't move around at all, I haven't found earbuds that fit me perfectly and stay in my ear, and you can still hear the world around you, which is important to me.
I’ve tried quite a few for running and to me best combination of sound/fit/battery life is the Jaybird Tarah Pro.
asdfasdf wrote:
I love my Trekz Air. I don't usually use them for running outside, but wear them walking my dog and the occasional treadmill run. They don't move around at all, I haven't found earbuds that fit me perfectly and stay in my ear, and you can still hear the world around you, which is important to me.
about the same experience from me, but I have the titanium model. don't run with them too much because I'd need to carry a phone to play audio, but it's great for dogwalking, while doing chores, on lunchbreaks at work....
had mine about a year...no issues whatsoever. not sure how some people are having them break so often...
for reference, I work at a running store than sells them and we get almost zero returns. maybe one or two in the last couple years from the hundreds or so we've sold.
I use the same headphones that Kipchoge uses, they are the best!!
Actually, when running outside you should practice mindfulness, it is good for your mental health.
It's sad when wejo trolls his own website for ad revenue.
I'm actually quite shocked the answer for everyone isn't the earbud ones from apple. They're the best. Light long batt and dont fall out.
I had a pair of Aftershokz Air.
After the initial "Holy crap! I can hear the music without anything being in my ear!" shock wore off, I tossed them.
(1) Horrible audio quality.
(2) I don't want to hear Kathy talking about how she got a great deal on her new couch, but now she needs new carpet to pull the room together. I'm wearing headphones to listen to music, not to someone on the treadmill/machine next to me yabber on and on. Might be good for trail running or a race, where ambient sound would come in handy, but horrible for everyday use.
(3) I always felt some weird residual vibrations/throbs where the "speaker" was near both of my ears after taking them off.
(4) The horrible audio quality got exponentially worse whenever I sweat.
I switched to AirPods and don't think I'll ever go to anything else. They are great for everything I do (run, lift, cycle, mow grass, listen to music in my office (iMac), long drives on vacation while my kids watch movies on their iPads and my wife flips through FB/IG, etc.). And they connect to my Apple Watch, so I never have to carry my phone with me on a run or at the gym.
But to each their own!
Anker Soundcore Spirit X are just $30 and they get the job done with great battery life. I've been using mine heavily for a full year with no issues.
I only use headphones when I run on the treadmill.
If I ever get a watch that can play music (Apple Watch, several Garmin models) I might consider listening to podcasts/music on outdoor long runs.
kanny wrote:
I miss my slim headband headphones. I bought 2 of these 7 years ago and the 2nd one finally had one ear bite the dust last week: Sennheiser PX 685i. These should make a comeback as no one makes decent types of these headphones anymore.
I have the Bose Soundsport free, but they're a pain in the butt and don't stay in if I run faster than 6:00 pace, despite trying different earbud sizes. I tried the Aftershokz Air at a Marathon Sports and thought they were the bees knees. I'd totally get one, but a poster complaining about longevity is giving me pause.
that dude complained that ALl of them broke. the aftershokz...the plantronics...everything he used for awhile. The common denominator was him. I'm guessing he's careless or hard on his gear.
Star wrote:
I have to say that I’m another one that would never run with any headphones or carrying a phone on me.
I’m stuck in the past, I guess.
On a related note, I tried some new trail shortly before dark the other day and got lost trying some side trails.
A phone with a map would have been useful.
But I made it back to my car as dark fell.
I assume you need your phone on your to use these headphones being discussed.
No several garmin watches allow music or podcast storage for bluetooth headphones now. No phone needed. They also feature a breadcrumb map, so if you get lost while wearing a Garmin 645M, for example, you can find your way back to your car while listening to music without having to carry a phone. It's magic.
You guys are spending way too much money and thinking on something so simple like headphones... Plenty of good ones all around without breaking a bank... That’s coming from somebody who also owns a couple of active noise cancelling Bose headphones... For running, the pendulum has switched in the last couple of years and the no name brands have caught up with premium brands... Here is one I use for running, simple, works, true Bluetooth, never fall out and if I lose them they are easily replaceable:
2019 Upgraded, Anker Soundcore...
wejo wrote:
Rojo just texted me asking me what headphones I run in.
And it got me thinking how I love my headphones.
brojoggers
I am personally using Logitech G430 headset for my personal use specifically for conference calls but also for listening music while running and I would recommend you to use this because it is a very good option instead of the handfrees and It is quite affordable. They are one of the best noise cancelling Headphones.
Tron wrote:
I’ve tried quite a few for running and to me best combination of sound/fit/battery life is the Jaybird Tarah Pro.
https://www.jaybirdsport.com/en-ca/tarah-pro.html
I second the Jaybird Tarah Pro.
Koss Porta Pro's, with a cheap Sansa clip mp3 player with all my music on. All for < $50.
Looked at the 645 music & headphones, 645 is over $300, decent pair of bluetooth headphones >$100. Errr no thank you.
Ennis the Mennis wrote:
I'm actually quite shocked the answer for everyone isn't the earbud ones from apple. They're the best. Light long batt and dont fall out.
The ones from apple fall out. The only one I've ever seen up close was the smashed up bits of one that I found in the debris at the end of my driveway - probably from someone walking/jogging by my house.
+1
I stumbled onto the goofy Koss Porta Pro probably 15 years ago when I read an article about runners in Sweden (I think it was Sweden) running with Porta Pros. I tried them and voila! Greatness.
The ear pads get a little sweat on them but they never short out nor do they get waterlogged. They allow a little ambient noise in. They are amazingly durable even though they look like they would not be. They sound fantastic compared to almost anything else you might run in. They are simple. They are inexpensive AND come with a lifetime no-questions warranty from Koss. I used them with an ipod shuffle for many years and now use whatever cheapie music player I can get from amazon for $30 each season.