Earphones that stay in your ear

Cork Lass · 05-03-2015 09:04PM #1

Hi everyone.

Hopefully someone can help me out here. I'm pretty new to running and am working my way up to 10k (on the treadmill as opposed to running on the road until weather improves). It's pretty boring so I like to either watch TV or listen to some music but my earphones (buds) keep falling out. Can anyone recommend ones that actually shay in place. I don't mind if they're expensive but don't want to spend a fortune either. Thanks in advance.

easygoing1982 · 05-03-2015 09:34PM

if you search ebay with running earphones you should get a decent pair.

i think i got a decent pair in harvey Norman as well.

DMcL1971 · 05-03-2015 10:52PM

I got fed up with earbuds always falling out so I started using the ones that clip over your ear. You can get a cheap set in power city for 9.95

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=30-20-HAES75&brands=JVC

Edit: Fixed broken link.

easygoing1982 · 06-03-2015 12:44AM

apologies if this is what the above poster has put up but I'm getting an error on their link.

try these : http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/headphones/earphones/jvc-sports-clip-earphones.html

biketard · 06-03-2015 02:21AM

easygoing1982 wrote: »

apologies if this is what the above poster has put up but I'm getting an error on their link.

try these : http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/headphones/earphones/jvc-sports-clip-earphones.html

Another vote for these ones. Comfy, cheap and sound great. Water resistant (well, "splash proof") too. I really like mine.

jungleman · 06-03-2015 02:25AM

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1295618.htm

Look no further than these. They are unbelievably comfortable, terrific sound quality (bass isn't too loud), and that small triangle shaped loop sits snug in your ear to prevent them from getting loose or falling out. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Charlie19 · 06-03-2015 02:43AM

I'm using the earphones that came with my Samsung phone, they're similar to what's in that argos link. The ones that came with my ipod are no use at all.

Cork Lass · 06-03-2015 06:12AM

Thanks for all the responses. I'm definitely going to look at both the JVC and the Sony. I agree about the Apple ones. I've also tried the Beats buds and they kept falling out. Thanks again everyone.

DMcL1971 · 06-03-2015 08:00AM

easygoing1982 wrote: »

apologies if this is what the above poster has put up but I'm getting an error on their link.

try these : http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/headphones/earphones/jvc-sports-clip-earphones.html

Hi, sorry about the broken link, I have fixed it now. These are the same headphones alright except they are 14.99 in Harvey Norman or 16.99 in Argos or only 9.95 in Powercity.

The model type is JVC HA-EB75 then there is an added letter to indicate the headphone colour, A for Blue, B for Black or S for Silver.

listermint · 06-03-2015 08:05AM

Any earphones you get they have to go over ear. Logic dictates the action of the running and gravity is attempting the wedge the ear bud out and down.

If you are looking to go a bit more premium and Bluetooth I purchased Jay birds bluebirds X last year. Whilst expensive they are the best earphones I've had to date they are Bluetooth so wireless no messing around with cables and they come with a wing structure to lock the buds into your ear with some downward pressure. Again they can be worn under or over ear. They are very comfortable I would recommend them.

beauf · 06-03-2015 08:19AM

I have a pair of meelec m6. Which are good at saying in the ear. Sound quality is average. Might be worth getting a more expensive model.

http://www.meelec.com/Sport_Fi_S6_p/ep-sfs6-rdbk-mee.htm

quaalude · 06-03-2015 05:28PM

Google Earhoox - they just work. I'd be lost without them.

Alf Veedersane · 06-03-2015 05:32PM

I always had the same problem with earphones when running.

So I gave up running.

Me 1 Earphones 0

MaceFace · 06-03-2015 05:35PM

listermint wrote: »

Any earphones you get they have to go over ear. Logic dictates the action of the running and gravity is attempting the wedge the ear bud out and down.

If you are looking to go a bit more premium and Bluetooth I purchased Jay birds bluebirds X last year. Whilst expensive they are the best earphones I've had to date they are Bluetooth so wireless no messing around with cables and they come with a wing structure to lock the buds into your ear with some downward pressure. Again they can be worn under or over ear. They are very comfortable I would recommend them.

I use the bluebuds x as well. Never come out. Love them.

yermandan · 06-03-2015 05:38PM

+1 for the Jaybird Bluebuds. Best I've had and the bluetooth is quality

easygoing1982 · 06-03-2015 09:08PM

yermandan wrote: »

+1 for the Jaybird Bluebuds. Best I've had and the bluetooth is quality

for €180 it's probably the dearest you've had as well

DMcL1971 · 06-03-2015 09:37PM

I definitely wouldn't spend big money on headphones for the gym. High quality headphones are great for sitting at home in an easy chair and getting lost listening to your favourite music from a lossless source.

But in the gym you won't appreciate the difference. There is dance music blasting on full volume in every gym I have ever been to, vying for your attention and your not concentrating on the sound. You are busy counting reps or making sure to breathe correctly or trying not to drop a weight on your head. Also on the off chance that they do fall off and get crushed in a treadmill or drowned in a water fountain, I would much rather replace a €10 set than a €100+ set.

kingshankly · 07-03-2015 12:49AM

yermandan wrote: »

+1 for the Jaybird Bluebuds. Best I've had and the bluetooth is quality

How long does a charge last

crazyderk · 07-03-2015 06:27AM

I use the Monster iSport victory headphones OP and I run about twice a week. the headphones are waterproof/sweat proof, great sound and good quality and quite strong.

Bose also do a set that stay in your ear but I went through a few pairs of them as they broke so switched to Monster

heres the link, theres a few options here

http://www.monsterproducts.com/collections/headphones/isport

MaceFace · 07-03-2015 07:24AM

kingshankly wrote: »

How long does a charge last

I'm going to say about 6 hours. I charge them every few workouts and only once did they run out of juice. They give a 20 main warning.
As for not spending big, that's subjective. The benefit of no wires, no outside noise, they stay in the ear. Works for me.
Nothing worse than cables getting in the way or having to constantly adjust the ear pieces.
So it's not just about sound quality.

Sunny Dayz · 07-03-2015 07:41AM

I have trouble also finding ear phones to stay in my ears when jogging. Even the ones that hook over the ears don't stay on. I find that by using a headband / hairband it holds the ear phones in my ears.

liquoriceall · 07-03-2015 07:54AM

I got the yurbuds at the Great Limerick Run expo last year, had the same problems with other ear buds but these are great yokes! Think were around €35?

COH · 07-03-2015 08:40AM

Another +1 for the JayBirds from me - great piece of kit

rf1980 · 08-03-2015 09:21AM

I would recommend some here urbanears.com/headphones - the ones with the "Earclick" solution give a good fit and stay in while running.

yermandan · 08-03-2015 03:51PM

kingshankly wrote: »

How long does a charge last

Heavy use (2 hrs non-stop at a time) gives around 4 hours

yermandan · 08-03-2015 03:54PM

Medium use (say 30 mins here and there during an 8 hour work-day) gives me the whole day and I can charge them when I get home. They are brilliant imo

rubadub · 08-03-2015 07:23PM

I had "triple flange" earbuds which were far more secure than regular ones.

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you would have to know the size you need of course.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Pairs-white-triple-flange-Earbuds-ear-tips-for-beats-tour-sony-headphones-/180904187310?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1ebad5ae

08-03-2015 07:25PM

I use the sennheiser ones with the yokes that stay in
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/earphones-cx-1_00

Letsdoit · 08-03-2015 08:56PM

Sorry to hi-jack, but could anybody recommend a good pair for someone like myself who suffers from Cauliflower ear. My ear is canal is too small for the buds and I'm not a huge fan of over sized head phones for running e.g beats.

Any help really appreciate it.

thanks

Cork Lass · 08-03-2015 09:03PM

Just to give an update. My husband bought ma a pair yesterday in TK Maxx. They have the fin things that are supposed to keep them in your ears. I will be trying them tomorrow at the gym so will update then. Thanks again forr all the suggestions.

OpenShutter · 09-03-2015 06:42PM

BlueAnt Pump - Wireless HD Sportbuds - Black
These are meant to be the business

OpenShutter · 09-03-2015 06:43PM

BlueAnt Pump - Wireless HD Sportbuds - Black
These are meant to be the business, chap too, they are on amazon.

AndThatsAFact · 09-03-2015 06:48PM

Sony Walkman NWZW273 4 GB Waterproof Sports MP3 Player .

Pelvis Parsley · 09-03-2015 06:53PM

bluewolf wrote: »

I use the sennheiser ones with the yokes that stay in
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/earphones-cx-1_00

Me too, never had one fall out yet!

Gummy Panda · 13-03-2015 02:38PM

Sick to my hole of my senns popping out of earphone jack on M8 so bought some jaybirds today from Amazon. Not in stock till 19th though. Now to play waiting game

Cork Lass · 15-03-2015 12:02AM

Cork Lass wrote: »

Just to give an update. My husband bought ma a pair yesterday in TK Maxx. They have the fin things that are supposed to keep them in your ears. I will be trying them tomorrow at the gym so will update then. Thanks again forr all the suggestions.

So, these actually work. They are a bit fiddly to put in but have stayed in place for the duration of a 6k run today. I've chucked out the box so don't know the brand except to say they're not a brand I know.

TracyWills · 17-03-2015 10:32AM

maybe you are looking for the earphone that needs to clip over your ear.

jennyjoy · 30-03-2015 06:52PM

You want to get yourself a pair of Yurbuds. These headphone are the best. I always had a problem with earbuds and headphones never fitting. They would always fall out and I felt like half of my workout I was focusing on keeping them in. These earbuds have a locking system that keeps them from ever moving once they are place in your ear. They're by far my favorite headphone

wandatowell · 31-03-2015 01:23AM

I bought a pair of bluetooth headphones on bestgear. €27 quid delivered. Very secure in the ear, sound quality is good, battery is top class and have never fallen out of my ear when running.

Can't fault them one bit.

MaceFace · 02-04-2015 08:30AM

An update for anyone who has or plans to use Jaybirds Bluebuds X.

This last Monday, while on the treadmill, working a pretty good sweat, the earphones start trying to redial my last phone call. Over and over till I powered it off. Went home, the ear phones wouldn't work - green light to full power, but no power on, no control. No factory reset possible. Basically unresponsive.

Emailed Jaybird customer support with story. They asked for proof of purchase, and two photos - the first of the earphones as-is, the second, with the cord cut. Both photos needed a piece of paper with a code written on it that they provided. They said this was to ensure their destruction and to save me having to post them back.
Done all this on Tuesday/Wednesday, and by end of Wednesday a new pair are being shipped to me from the States under the warranty. I hated cutting the cord as it was destroying a pair of $170 earphones.

So, anyone who has them, be careful if this happens to you. It seems more common than expected. As long as you are within the warranty period and have proof of purchase, dealing with these guys are great and stress free.

Earphones that stay in your ear

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