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Gym headphones (lemmy.world)

Anyone got suggestions for a good pair of headphones to use in the gym and/or for running? Cannot stand earbuds, have tried several, including very expensive ones and they just don't do it for me.

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[-] markhepburn@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

I'm a big fan of Aftershockz (apparently just "shokz" now) bone conduction. One of my ears must be funny and didn't hold buds very well, but I can throw these around my head and they're on. They don't block out noise which is often a bonus but means you can't hear anything in a noisy environment.

[-] Jode@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

Second this. I got a set that I wear like a watch, every damn day. It also pairs with two phones so I have my personal and work phone on one headset.

[-] AlternateHuman02@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I am a huge fan of my Trekz Aftershocks, they are bone conductive headphones that rest on your temples. I like them because you can still hear your surroundings and they won't fall off.

[-] independantiste@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If the sound quality doesn't matter too much or isn't the main priority, I've heard beats have a very strong clamping force which is ideal for running

[-] Bondrewd@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

If it is about clamping force, might as well buy a dt990 pro. :D

[-] HidingCat@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I have the DT 990 Pros, they're stronger but not that strong. I've had worse with cheap closed-backs.

[-] FlembleFabber@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The sony xm4/xm5's are oustanding in terms of audio quality and noice cancelling. They fit really well and don't weigh a lot. They can get a bit sweaty though if that's an issue

[-] Grrbrr@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Since the OP is asking for headphones and hates earbuds, i'd guess that you are suggesting the over-ear WH series.

I tried running with them, the problem didn't even get to the sweat part. It's horrible to run with the sealed cans doing a "toilet plunger" like motion when your head bobs up and down. It literally pumps pressure your ears on every step. It's one of those "never again" -experiences. (EDIT: it's fine on elliptical machines though, it's what i use indoors.)

What i have used for running though is the Koss portapro. It's good if there's not lot of environmental noises. Like if you're not running right next to a busy road. The wire is also a problem, thus i personally modded mine with a bluetooth receiver.

[-] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

Throwing my hat into the ring with a Bose QC35

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