Some Running Headphones That I Have Tried

If you’re like me and you like to listen to music while working out or running, then you might be thinking about investing in a good pair of sport or running headphones. Sports headphones are specifically designed to stay in place as you are moving in addition to being extra durable. Naturally, any headphones that are worn for sports should be sweat proof and deliver excellent sound quality even with plenty of other stuff going on around you.

I find that most headphones that get thrown in with an MP3 player, iPod or iPhone don’t fit your ears comfortably for any length of time, and they don’t produce the best quality sound. If, like me, you use headphones regularly in the gym, then you should focus on finding a decent pair of purpose made running headphones that fit your ears well and have some at least some sweat resistance.

For runners, the Sennheiser MX85 running headphones may be just the answer to that annoying cord wrangling and ear buds that keep falling out.

Specifically designed for the jogger and runner in mind, these particular headphones are properly adjustable to fit various ear sizes. I like using these earphones a lot, and would probably choose between these and a pair of earphones from Shure.

An alternative set of running headphones I’ve tried are the Nike Aero Sport headphones.

These headphones will stay put during most activity, they are easy to clean and are also sweat proof.

But, one criticism I do have, apart from the not-so-good sound quality, is that with prolonged use these headphones can get a little uncomfortable. It’s essentially because they’re made of plastic, without any padding.

On the good side, the cord will stay out of your way as it rests behind your arms. If you are looking for a reasonably priced pair of running headphones that will last, these are a pretty good choice.

Another affordable pair of running headphones is the Sony MDR-AS50G. The price is pretty reasonable and the headphones do manage to produce decent quality sound.

The cable is designed to run behind your neck but they do tend to stick out from your head. It’s a bit weird, but doesn’t seem to detract from the sound quality of the headphones.

These headphones fit well enough that you don’t need to loop the band over your ears for the headphones to stay in place. They stay fairly comfortable, even after wearing them for a while.

I’ve got two more running headphones I want to mention. The first one is the Jaybird JB-100 bluetooth stereo headphones. Yeah, I know, bluetooth makes you think of something you’d wear in the car, but these particular bluetooth headphones are great for running. They’ve got a bit that fits over your ear, and an ear bud that goes into your ear, which I guess is what makes them so secure.

It’s just a shame that these headphones are a bit pricey. Maybe if they had an improved volume control (it doesn’t go very loud) and better bass, they would be worth paying the extra for. But they’re not that bad, and you might like them anyway.

The other earphones I want to mention are those weird looking, springy Arriva running headphones you might have seen.

Well, I know there are a few good reviews about, but honestly I recommend you stay away from these. Unless you’ve got a really big head (physically, not mentally) then the ear buds are not going to stay put. That springy thing that goes round your head, it keeps the ear buds in place, whether they’re in your ear or not. So if they’re our of your ear, they’ll stay out, no matter how often you put them back in.

And to be honest, the sound’s not too hot either. So even though you might like the funky design, there are better earphones to spend your money on.