So I took up running a few months ago. Generally I try for 5k three times a week. I've been using an app on my smartphone to measure my time and distance, which has been great. This morning, however, I also decided to make use of my Google Music account. I have a pair of Sony earbuds I got about 5 years ago that have little hooks that secure them to my ears, and I thought it'd be perfect.
Unfortunately, the one in my left ear kept slipping out, so I think I need a better pair of earbuds for this purpose. Any suggestions?
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And if anyone says Skull-Candy, ignore them.
But I do appreciate anti-recommendations as well.
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Something that goes into the ear canal. Not just something that sits in your ear like the basic Apple ones that come with your iPhone/iPod. Also, the ones with the ear hooks that you have are garbage for running.
They're pieces of garbage that fall apart. I know multiple people who work in multiple places that sell them that say they get a ton of returns on them.
I use my earbuds pretty roughly, so I assume I'll have to replace them after a year or so. So far, of the brands I've tried, durability-wise it's gone Sennheiser >> Sony >>>>>>>>> Skullcandy. Sennheisers didn't have a model with the features that I wanted (at least at a decent price) after they broke for the second time, so I went with Sony. I forget what the model is, but they're standard earbuds with the little iPhone-compatible button/volume control/mic in the left side cord. They cost me around $30, might be cheaper by now.
It should be noted that I have a nice pair of over-the-ear headphones for non-running use, my crappies aren't my sole pair
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-E10LP-GRN-Lightweight-Earbuds/dp/B000PGH2G4/ref=pd_sim_e_3
They come in a bunch of different colors. Personally, I find earbuds that go in to the ear to be uncomfortable with a lot of movement, and something about the pointed design of the earbud on these makes them stay in really well compared to regular ol rounded iPod style earbuds.
For their price, you can afford to replace them every year, but I've had my pair for almost two years now with absolutely zero problems. Decent sound, comfortable fit and cheap price all adds up to my favorite earbud for running.
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Don't get earphones that mean you can't hear a thing outside your music if you're going to be running anywhere you could get ran over by a car or some shit.
Nearly got myself killed.
http://www.amazon.com/s-Earphones/dp/B001GT185K/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320225108&sr=1-4
That's what I use whilst running.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions so far. I'm actually running my first 5k on Saturday; I'll probably decide on a set of earbuds after that.
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These are the ones I use for running, and they've worked great for me. Stay in place, let me hear honking cars, sound good. The only thing I don't like is the color. They also come with a lapel clip to help keep the cord in place.
I've been using these and have been happy:
http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics-M6P-BK-Sound-Isolating-Headphones-Smartphones/dp/B003VTZPO8
I got them about a month ago, and I run almost daily. They've been fantastic. Loud, clear sound but they don't totally block the outdoors (still alive!). Also super comfortable, and come with 6 sets of various size fittings for your ears. Really I can't say enough good about them.
They're fairly cheap, hold up well, and I can still hear what's going on around me when I run.
The thing about running/workout earbuds is that they are going to take some abuse. I run a ton now, and I think I buy a new pair of earbuds every couple of months. At $20 a pop that's not too terrible.