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Any suggestions on a good pair of headphones for the gym. Like to stay under $100.

Thanks!

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Bose headphones are $100 if you got the IPOD...they f*cking rock and I have no trouble keeping them in when running...

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I use these for the gym

[url=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/sennheiser-lx70-sport-flexible-stereo-headphones/]Review: Sennheiser LX70 Sport Flexible Stereo Headphones | iLounge[/url]

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[quote=Chico23231;652745]Bose headphones are $100 if you got the IPOD...they f*cking rock and I have no trouble keeping them in when running...[/quote]
no highs, no lows... it's bose!

head on over to [url=http://www.avforums.com]AVForums.com Home[/url] or [url=http://www.head-fi.org/]Head-Fi.org: Headphones, iPod earphones, portable audio, MP3 players, high-end audio[/url]

tell them what you like.. budget, they'll give you some really good recommendations

like for me I can't wear the in-ear style ones because of cauliflower ear

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Bose is really overpriced and not worth it.

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You're in for an experience on this. I spent probably an entire year searching for gym usable ear phones. Any over the ear models were totally out for obvious reasons. Relegated to the ear bud types I then went on a sojourn of something like 10 pairs. Between quality issues and ear comfort it was a major pain in the ass. In general the more expensive ones sounded great but had fit issues or were uncomfortable. I tried several...the Bose were sound superior but didn't work for running(fell out) and were surprisingly not the most comfortable. Sony's were a flop..they fell out a lot. Never tried the Senn's. Tried a few high end Phillips that sounded good and seemed good quality. But alas I had the same falling out issue. Then I decided to screw sound quality(hell I'm running half the time..the sound quality is going to be hard to appreciate anyways). That opened up the comfort and fit options. JVC makes an Air-cushion set that has like a spongy foam ear piece that never falls out and hasn't once hurt my ears. MY cat chewed the ear-piece up and I almost killed her. The sound is probably only slightly above average. Not bad(no tinnyness or flatness) but nothing special for sure. But functionally they are head and shoulders above. Head phones under $40 are going to all have quality issues, at least most likely. And being used in the gym they're gonna be used in an overly active way. I suspect anything more than a year out them will be a bonus.

Long story short...depending on your ears it could be easy or hard to ind something that will work.

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[quote=Mattyk;656817]Bose is really overpriced and not worth it.[/quote]

Yeah I tend to agree. They have several products that are simply amazing...the rest of their stuff rarely ranges above good but is priced as amazing.

Head phones are a seriously individual thing.

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Yeah headphones are definitely an individual thing. Along with the Senns I also use a cheap pair of skull candy phones ($15) from Target for the gym and they're great. I agree about not getting too hung up on the sound. I just want something that's not going to fall out of my ears when I'm working out.

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I decide to keep my comfy no good sounding Sony ones. It wraps around your ear, ear buds never have worked for me ever.

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Any thoughts on Over the ear HP's for under $150?

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I've got two sets of headphones that I use equally and are pretty great. I have a cheap pair of earbuds that I use specifically for the gym that work fine, and I bought a pair of [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322698777&sr=8-1"]Sony-MDR-V6 cans[/URL] that I use on roadtrips or anywhere else where I only want to hear my music in a loud environment. The cans sound way better than the buds, but both serve their intended purpose. I've had the cans for about 4 months now and I'm definitely satisfied with them, for 60 bucks they were definitely worth it.

I got bose qc15 (over the ear headphones) and and have audeo phonaks for in ear buds.

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[quote=Hog1;864348]Any thoughts on Over the ear HP's for under $150?[/quote]

Over the ear? Like behind the head or over the head? Or over the ear like.. Not ear buds?

I really wish I had the money to afford...

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Beats-Studio-High-Definition-Headphones/dp/B005GSWUWW/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1322700894&sr=8-15]Amazon.com: Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio High-Definition Headphones - Blue: Electronics[/ame]

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Over the ear (not ear buds) and in either over or behind the head is ok.....

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I've got two sets... my normal ones are the crappy ear buds that come with random mp3s players and they're actually pretty good (and disposable).

for loud environments (like uninsulated aircraft) I use my davis clarks... you can still hear people talking directly to you when the music is off, but outside that... silence. also free... well, except for the four year committment ;).

[url=http://www.davidclark.com/HeadsetPgs/h10-76xl.htm]David Clark Company H10-76XL[/url]

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Great stuff guys! I did not not know some of this stuff was out there.....

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[quote=Mattyk;656817]Bose is really overpriced and not worth it.[/quote]

Everything Bose sells is over price. Nice stuff but over priced.

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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][ame]http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-AS20J-Active-Headphones-Hangers/dp/B0015AHRFK[/ame][/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Regular ear buds fall out on me when im running or moving a lot, these have clips that make it completely worry free. I also personally think ear buds can be bad for your hearing (just my opinion) so i usually wear these a little loose, which you cant do with regular ear buds. I also think these are much more comfortable than just plain ear buds you see all the kids wearing. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The cord is also extra long which is something else very important to me when i work out. I prefer to hold my phone/music player in my hand when running and drop it in my pocket when im walking, warming up, doing pushups, stretching, riding a bike, mowing the grass or whatever else. I wear my shirt over the cord so it isnt flying around everywhere. I have an arm band but once I put my phone in it I cant really check my pace, time myself accurately when running or change/skip a song on my playlist or pandora station without slowing down. Plus once im cooling down or taking a break I can easily start play around w my phone without having to remove it from my armband. Basically I have an armband I don’t use if anyone wants it. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I think these sound pretty good, but not great. I dont think ive have ever used a ear bud with great sound though. These sound as good or better then the any other ear bud ive used. The only time i personally want good sound is when im taking a break or half assing it. When im working hard i just need something to keep me going. [/FONT][/COLOR]

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Beats by Dre but expensive

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Good timing on this thread. I dusted off my drums and I'm starting to play them so I need a good set of headphones so I don't have to blast the music. I know my neighbors will be happy that I stop blasting the music but I cannot do anything about the bad drumming (not sure if drumming is even a word)..

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[quote=mlmpetert;864490][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL]http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-AS20J-Active-Headphones-Hangers/dp/B0015AHRFK[/URL][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Regular ear buds fall out on me when im running or moving a lot, these have clips that make it completely worry free. I also personally think ear buds can be bad for your hearing (just my opinion) so i usually wear these a little loose, which you cant do with regular ear buds. I also think these are much more comfortable than just plain ear buds you see all the kids wearing. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The cord is also extra long which is something else very important to me when i work out. I prefer to hold my phone/music player in my hand when running and drop it in my pocket when im walking, warming up, doing pushups, stretching, riding a bike, mowing the grass or whatever else. I wear my shirt over the cord so it isnt flying around everywhere. I have an arm band but once I put my phone in it I cant really check my pace, time myself accurately when running or change/skip a song on my playlist or pandora station without slowing down. Plus once im cooling down or taking a break I can easily start play around w my phone without having to remove it from my armband. Basically I have an armband I don’t use if anyone wants it. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I think these sound pretty good, but not great. I dont think ive have ever used a ear bud with great sound though. These sound as good or better then the any other ear bud ive used. The only time i personally want good sound is when im taking a break or half assing it. When im working hard i just need something to keep me going. [/FONT][/COLOR][/quote]

I had a pair like that for running, but they still wouldn't stay in very well and dealing with the cord, even under my shirt, drives me nuts. I run with no music, kinda sucks but I also find it relaxing and now it's just what I'm used to.

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you can actually get custom molded ear pieces... we do it all the time for musician in ears... very loud, very good response, but the custom molds are 300-500 or so and the shure headphones you connect them to can be up to 100 extra.

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[url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V9LPT4/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details]Amazon.com: Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphones (Black): Electronics[/url]

These are fabulous, my first pair were stolen this summer and I bought them again.

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[quote=tryfuhl;656801]no highs, no lows... it's bose!

head on over to [url=http://www.avforums.com]AVForums.com Home[/url] or [url=http://www.head-fi.org/]Head-Fi.org: Headphones, iPod earphones, portable audio, MP3 players, high-end audio[/url]

tell them what you like.. budget, they'll give you some really good recommendations

like for me I can't wear the in-ear style ones because of cauliflower ear[/quote]

I agree. I bought that pair and all 3 or 4 of the plastic ear bud molds were extremely uncomfortable. Certainly not good for working out. Sound was average as well.

You can get a pair of these Sony's at Target or Best Buy in the $79 range ($56 on amazon). Very comfortable and great full range sound for ear buds. Great reviews as well.

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDREX310LP-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B004RE5ZCI[/ame]

If you're ever looking for at home listening though for your computer or ipod then studio headphones in the $60-$100 range would serve you well but I recommend the sony's if you're going with ear buds.

Also if anyone wants to go the studio route I've heard good things about Sennheiser
[url=http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/sennheiser-hd428-closed-back-around-the-ear-headphone/h65846000000000?src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=620567115]Sennheiser HD428 Closed Back Around the Ear Headphone: Shop Pro Audio & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend[/url]

Also if you ever go up in budget DO NOT get Beats headphones. Every Best Buy I go to half the pairs are snapped or broken. Not worth the $300.

[quote]Yes! I work in a retail support position and the two Best Buy stores that I service both have the Dr. Dre displays with the headphones on them and they are very fragile! One has gone through 3 pair of them in a matter of weeks and they are to the point of pulling the display.

I wouldn't spend the money on them.[/quote]

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shure and sennheiser are always safe bets. that's actual pro gear, not imitation branding like bose or beats.

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I've had a pair of Beats over ear headphones for about a year or so, I use them for business travel at least twice a month and they've not broken or had any issues whatsoever. I think the issues with durability at Best Buy has more to do with the knuckle dragging clientele than the product...

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I got a pair of these a while back

[URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QTJ1F4/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details"]Amazon.com: Audio Technica ATH-FC700A Portable Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers, Black: Electronics[/URL]

They sound great and they won't break the bank, good value

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;864570]I've had a pair of Beats over ear headphones for about a year or so, I use them for business travel at least twice a month and they've not broken or had any issues whatsoever. I think the issues with durability at Best Buy has more to do with the knuckle dragging clientele than the product...[/quote]

But at the same time the display headphones at Best Buy aren't really in a position to be broken. I mean they're stuck to that display so they never have to be stored in a book bag, duffle bag, or laptop case. People also aren't allowed to walk around with them and they're never exposed to the elements. Basically it's always a bad sign when an extremely controlled display model can't handle regular use.

Based on reviews I've read of the product you are very lucky and in the future if I ever decide to have kids I would trust you to baby sit them. In fact that should be the test for parenthood. How long can you keep a pair of Beats headphones without them breaking. One year and you reach platinum status. :D

With that said, little doubt they sound good. Though I haven't listened to them for more then a few minutes at a time. I imagine my ears would be ringing after a 2 or 3 hour trip from the bass response.

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I have ableplanet headphones....for what it cost you won't find better headphones out there. What I really love about them is that they run on pair of replaceable 3A battery and they work with or without noise canceling. Thier customer service is awesome too...I lost the cover for the battery compartment and they shipped it right over for free. Oh and they are better than the beats headphones.

[url=http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Sound-Clarity-Canceling-Headphones/dp/B000OQUMKI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322779739&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Able Planet Sound Clarity Active Noise Canceling Headphones: Electronics[/url]

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[quote=Dirtbag59;864577]But at the same time the display headphones at Best Buy aren't really in a position to be broken. I mean they're stuck to that display so they never have to be stored in a book bag, duffle bag, or laptop case. People also aren't allowed to walk around with them and they're never exposed to the elements. Basically it's always a bad sign when an extremely controlled display model can't handle regular use.

[B]Based on reviews I've read of the product you are very lucky and in the future if I ever decide to have kids I would trust you to baby sit them. In fact that should be the test for parenthood. How long can you keep a pair of Beats headphones without them breaking. One year and you reach platinum status. :D[/B]

With that said, little doubt they sound good. Though I haven't listened to them for more then a few minutes at a time. I imagine my ears would be ringing after a 2 or 3 hour trip from the bass response.[/quote]

i do not babysit. lol. I hated paying that much for headphones, but i was trapped in an airport for a 5 hr flight delay one time and bought 3 dvd's and needed some. So now I'm very careful with those expensive bastards.