Wireless Earphones for Running

Damo 2k9

Looking to get a set of earphones for running, definitely wireless. What I find with most recommended ones is that theyre the type that never stay in my ears. Then again, the earphones of that type I have bought before have been cheap ones so might have something to do with it.

I love the design of the Powerbeats, but I know im just paying for the name so if theres any other recommendations, thatd be great!

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Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Looking to get a set of earphones for running, definitely wireless. What I find with most recommended ones is that theyre the type that never stay in my ears. Then again, the earphones of that type I have bought before have been cheap ones so might have something to do with it.

I love the design of the Powerbeats, but I know im just paying for the name so if theres any other recommendations, thatd be great!

I used wired isport victory headphones..they fit brilliantly as the ear piece swivels for a better fit.
They do a bluetooth version..

On a side note,Tk Maxx usually have a good choice of earphones I bought a pair of sporty ear phones for general use but not as comfortable as the isport.

Job Gnocchi

Tao tronics have a good range of wireless headphones.( available on amazon) I picked up a set over a year ago and have had no issues with them. Full charge should give about 8 hours running time.

DopeTech

I have these and would highly recommend them. Great fit. Won't be falling out of your ears and excellent battery life.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01IUP89LS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503220300&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=anker+sport+earphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41lPde7Hr1L&ref=plSrch

ronancremin

I like Tao tronics too but the ones that I have have the flatish cord that's designed not to tangle (which works) but is stiff enough that it generate noise as you move. Can be very annoying.

My favourite so far after trying about 6 different ones are the QCY QY12. They're about €20, waterproof, don't fall out, really light and sound fine. You can get them on Aliexpress or Amazon. I wear these in preference to Jaybirds, Airpods etc.

AllForIt

These are the one's I use. They are excellent for gym/running. The rubber wings ensure they don't budge or fall out.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017I9CBPC/ref=psdc_4085751_t1_B0749GJWQK

I've noticed they have produced a newer model since I bought mine last year. Battery life seems to be better too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Headphones-TaoTronics-Sweatproof-Cancelling-Black/dp/B0749GJWQK/ref=sr_1_2?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1508191179&sr=8-2&keywords=TaoTronics

ronancremin

Ah, the newer model drops the flat cable, good to see.

AllForIt

Looks flat to me. I don't experience any problem with the flat cable but it's possible I just didn't notice

Anyway I see it has a iOS battery indicator thingy. Very useful as I'v been caught out with low power once or twice. I wonder if there is any way to get it to work on android.

mrsdewinter

My biggest problem with running with generic earbuds is that the sound of the wind drowns out the sound of the music. Even on relatively calm days. Are these headphones good for countering that?

ronancremin

Yes these block out a lot of noise, including wind noise.

faceman

Do the headphones that have been recommended so far cause you to hear your own footsteps when you're running? I find some headphones block outside noise but the trade off being you hear the pounding of your feet as you run. I tend to avoid headphones like that.

ronancremin

In my experience cable noise is the single most annoying thing with headphones as a runner. Stiff cables mean any movement generates noise in the cable that sounds loud in your ear. So yes, with some headphones you hear noises as you run.

The QCY QY12 has a flexible cable that doesn't have this problem. The Taotronics ones do in my experience, but I think that the latest model looks to have a more flexible cable that might solve this.

smilerf

Anker NB10 are great
Fit and sound are top notch

Deep Thought

smilerf wrote: »

Anker NB10 are great
Fit and sound are top notch

Was looking at these for cycling, how high is the strap,would the back strap interfere with my crash helmet?

smilerf

Deep Thought wrote: »

Was looking at these for cycling, how high is the strap,would the back strap interfere with my crash helmet?

it's fairly snug to my neck so I don't think it would