Best Earbuds for Running

[Don G.]

Does anyone have any suggestions for headphones or earbuds for running? I heard that the sony ex71's are uncomfortable when running. It's not heavy running, just a treadmill at the gym. I was looking for something that will hold in place nicely without me having to adjust them constantly. Thanks.

[Don G.]

no one has any suggestions? i was thinking about buying the funtopia earphones but i don't know if they're good for jogging.

[roastbeef2night]

Well I'm not sure about running... but I find the Sony EX51 earbud great for biking. The in-ear design seals out wind noise very well. I can't think of anything that would make them unsuitable for jogging. Just be very aware in traffic.

[Don G.]

the only thing i was concerned about was that they would come lose with the motion of running but i guess ill give them a try.....thanks.

[roastbeef2night]

It seems the in-ear style works well for most, but not everyone. You have to get a good seal using the size that fits your ears the best. This is absolutely critical for the best sound and secure fit. If your lucky, and they fit right, I have no doubt you will find them superior in sound quality to the non in-ear style (i.e. the stock iPod buds), and will comfortably stay sealed in your ears while running.

You'll probably find eating with the in-ear buds a little noisy. Try plugging your ears and eating something... you'll see what I mean.

I find I use the stock iPod headphones if I want to be a little more clued into my surroundings while listening. For instance if I go shopping and need to interact with cashiers etc. If I want to block out noise and really listen while riding the bus, biking, snow-boarding, or watching movies on my laptop, I like to use the Sony in-ear buds.

[kauffee]

I'm not a fan of in-ear phones for running. When you seal your ears, every footstep you take makes a thump. This is called occlusion effect. Try plugging your ears and walking around. It's not too bad when you're walking, but I find it extremely loud when running. Personally, I'd rather just use a pair of earbuds or clip-ons.

[jessica.]

They're not buds , they're clip around the ear deals, but I recommend these:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_13/602-0430040-5139816?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B0001M2FZK
They are Sony S2 Sports Water-Resistant Headphones - MDRJ11G
Or http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_4/602-0430040-5139816?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B0002T3UQK
They are Sony Ear Clip Headphones - MDRJ20WHITE

[Don G.]

thanks for the suggestions guys...i really appreciate it

i originally had a dell dj and i used sony round the ear headphones similar to what moxxi posted when running....i find that they are the best as far as not falling out.....i don't need super expensive headphones so that's not a big deal.....the thing i'm most concerned about is that i do want to keep the white iPod color going so I might think about picking up the Sony Ear Clip phones in white....those look like they might do the job for running

the only thing I hate about that style is that they basically ALWAYS tangle up in the most complicated of ways

i just purchased my iPod so I haven't even had the chance to listen to it through the stock earphones.....next time I get to the gym i'll make sure to try them out but I have to wait for my Showcase case to be delivered on tuesday

[thedodgyguy]

Sony make the MDR-J11G, which is available in the US. These are their round-the-ear water (i.e. sweat) resistant phones. You'll notice the inverted teardrop shape of the earphone mount plus the downward sweep of the earphone mount: Both of these features prevent sweat draining into your ears. They're cheap so I don't know how bad they sound, but they are definitely suitable for sports and running activities.


Another alternative is the MDR-A35G, another S2 phone which is a folding headbanded earphone. Once again, the upward sweep of the earphone mounts drains sweat away from the ear and keeps sweat coming from the head out of the ears. The fit is light and yet stays on well during running.


http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=MDRJ11G&Dept=acc_Headphones&CategoryName=acc_Headphones_h%2eear


http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=MDRA35G&Dept=acc_Headphones&CategoryName=acc_Headphones_Lightweight%2fSport%2f Vertical