Wireless earphones for runinng

yourdeadwright · 03-06-2020 3:29pm #1

Anyone got any recommendations for a good pair of wireless earphones for running ,
Just looking for a good pair that stay in during runs ,

What are you guys using ?

monty_python · 03-06-2020 3:30pm

Oneplus wireless bullets 2

correction · 03-06-2020 3:31pm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Headphones-SoundBuds-Bluetooth-Waterproof/dp/B07N8RYGC4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VHPD39EPG46M&dchild=1&keywords=anker+wireless+earphones&qid=1591194637&sprefix=anker+wir%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-3

I've used these for the last couple of years and they've worked flawlessly.

ewc78 · 03-06-2020 3:33pm

Anyone any experiences with the Aftershokz bone conduction type?

grahamor · 03-06-2020 3:37pm

Samsung Buds work well for me and don't fall out.

You can tap either bud to pause, double tab to skip to next song and triple tab to go back. I always hated having to take my phone out to change a song

simonw · 03-06-2020 3:48pm

ewc78 wrote: »

Anyone any experiences with the Aftershokz bone conduction type?

yep, I have a pair and think they are great, but find them better for music than for podcasts. I've found it a bit annoying to be listening to a podcast and have a few seconds drowned out by traffic noise for instance, but with music it matters much less. If your runs are mostly away from heavy traffic and that level of noise i'd recommend them. One thing to be aware of though is they seem to have much more sound leakage than normal earbuds, so i'd only really wear them running or cycling

yourdeadwright · 03-06-2020 4:16pm

simonw wrote: »

yep, I have a pair and think they are great, but find them better for music than for podcasts. I've found it a bit annoying to be listening to a podcast and have a few seconds drowned out by traffic noise for instance, but with music it matters much less. If your runs are mostly away from heavy traffic and that level of noise i'd recommend them. One thing to be aware of though is they seem to have much more sound leakage than normal earbuds, so i'd only really wear them running or cycling

If your wearing them is it easy for someone your passing to hear them ?

MisterJinx · 03-06-2020 4:30pm

I have them as well and think they are great. There doesn't seem to be much passive noise to others from what I can tell. I have the waterproof ones which you can swim as well. Music is fine, don't know about podcasts but I find it's great to be able to hear your surroundings.

IvoryTower · 03-06-2020 5:07pm

I'll only wear the plantronics backbeat fit, on my 3rd pair. Everything else falls out/off my ears. I can wear these sprinting or on long runs, all good. Definitely recommended for anyone who struggles with the in ear bud style earphones

ironclaw · 03-06-2020 5:11pm

I'm a huge fan of Bose but I'd recommend you steer clear of their 'active' offerings. OH has a set and she doesn't like them at all. They don't stay in her ears without a headband to cover them, and the cord between them often gets pulled by her hair. I tried them myself and they wouldn't stay in my ears either. Pairing by Bluetooth often fails and you can't pair them with a Windows laptop.

pansophelia · 03-06-2020 7:21pm

I have them and love them - agree the sound can be drowned out in heavy traffic sometimes, but I've listened to loads of audiobooks and podcasts on them. They stay on really well and are generally comfortable, and the charge lasts a pretty long time. Not perfect, but the best headphones for running I've had. Mine broke after about 15 months, and the company replaced them free of charge.

ThebitterLemon · 03-06-2020 9:09pm

If safety is a priority Aftershokz are your man, not so much if you’re an audiophile

TbL

py · 03-06-2020 9:09pm

correction wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Headphones-SoundBuds-Bluetooth-Waterproof/dp/B07N8RYGC4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VHPD39EPG46M&dchild=1&keywords=anker+wireless+earphones&qid=1591194637&sprefix=anker+wir%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-3

I've used these for the last couple of years and they've worked flawlessly.

Had a pair of these and they lasted about 15 months and were great throughout. Was in two minds whether to go for the Aftershokz but ended up spending slightly more than I did on the SoundBuds and got the SoundBuds Curve. They've been working well for about 5 months now without issue.

Hannibal_Smith · 03-06-2020 11:08pm

I had a great pair that I got free with a Huawei phone last year. Never had a problem with them falling out. They kind of hooked into the front of your ear. And when you took them out they magnetically joined together, so I never lost them. Small and light.

Unfortunately the dog ate them and the cost of replacing them was €65 or so and I couldn't afford that, so bought a cheaper pair that aren't as good.

Anyhow they were Huawei Am61 if you want to have a look at them and don't mind the chinese hearing your Spotify list

simonw · 03-06-2020 11:23pm

yourdeadwright wrote: »

If your wearing them is it easy for someone your passing to hear them ?

Depends how fast you are going! Wouldn't be worried about it when out walking or running, but more so for every day usage, sitting on a bus or whatever

F34 · 03-06-2020 11:27pm

I’ve a pair of Jabra elite active 45e and once I got the fit right with them they have been excellent.

03-06-2020 11:37pm

I’m using Powerbeats Pro and can’t really fault them.

The in-ear bud could be smaller but I always have that problem so I must have very small ear hole/space.

I really like the over ear hook. They are in your ear and they stay in your ear.

I started out with the ‘EarFun free’ and they are great but one felt loose in my left ear (a common enough problem for me). My partner has them and loves them so if they fit your ears you’ve found a bargain.

I’ve just seen they released an upgrade earbud called ‘EarFun air’ and they look a better design for in-ear wear. They are quite cheap so maybe worth a punt, at that price, and you can maybe pass them on to a friend/family member if they don’t work out for you.

FinnC · 04-06-2020 10:18am

IvoryTower wrote: »

I'll only wear the plantronics backbeat fit, on my 3rd pair. Everything else falls out/off my ears. I can wear these sprinting or on long runs, all good. Definitely recommended for anyone who struggles with the in ear bud style earphones

This is me, I've spent a fortune on different types of earphones over the years and I've yet to get a pair that fit me comfortably or don't start to fall out soon into a run or cycle.
Must have a look at those you mentioned.

yourdeadwright · 04-06-2020 10:48am

IvoryTower wrote: »

I'll only wear the plantronics backbeat fit, on my 3rd pair. Everything else falls out/off my ears. I can wear these sprinting or on long runs, all good. Definitely recommended for anyone who struggles with the in ear bud style earphones

Do you wear the wireless bud ones or the ones with the small wire that goes behind your neck

opus · 04-06-2020 11:09am

Cheap & cheerful headphones from Aliexpress work for me, these cost < $13 but no idea how long delivery times are now, in more normal times it was roughly a month.

IvoryTower · 04-06-2020 11:36am

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Do you wear the wireless bud ones or the ones with the small wire that goes behind your neck

With the wire. I cant wear anything that is a bud unfortunately. I do a lot of sprinting and that really puts them to the test

yourdeadwright · 04-06-2020 11:54am

IvoryTower wrote: »

With the wire. I cant wear anything that is a bud unfortunately. I do a lot of sprinting and that really puts them to the test

I'm in the same boat the bubs just don't stay in,

EC1000 · 04-06-2020 1:54pm

I've tried various "in-ear" type ones over the last few months that were fine but tended to eliminate ambient noise (traffic, etc.) completely which doesn't work when your run includes sections on road.

I picked up a set of Aftershokz two weeks ago and must say they are great. They don't budge once you put them on and you have the comfort of hearing any ongoing traffic, etc.

I used to find that in order to have an in-ear headphone that didn't fall out, it needed to be so tight that it ended up being quite uncomfortable. Not an issue with the bone conduction ones. I've certainly been won over by them.

yourdeadwright · 04-06-2020 2:31pm

EC1000 wrote: »

I've tried various "in-ear" type ones over the last few months that were fine but tended to eliminate ambient noise (traffic, etc.) completely which doesn't work when your run includes sections on road.

I picked up a set of Aftershokz two weeks ago and must say they are great. They don't budge once you put them on and you have the comfort of hearing any ongoing traffic, etc.

I used to find that in order to have an in-ear headphone that didn't fall out, it needed to be so tight that it ended up being quite uncomfortable. Not an issue with the bone conduction ones. I've certainly been won over by them.

iv heard people say the sound isn't great on them but is that "sound snobs" are they fine for running,

Also as there not in your ear how loud are they for people around you ?

jlang · 04-06-2020 2:52pm

Just to put an alternate out there. For a while now I've been using tiny single Bluetooth earbuds I pick up from eBay, typically for €3 or so. I usually have three or four in rotation at a time and don't get upset as they get lost or sat on, etc.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-S650-Wireless-Invisible-Bluetooth-4-1-Earphone-Earbud-Headset-Headphone-hi/142892783078

(Search for "mini Bluetooth S650" and sort to get the cheapest. S530 is similar, just slightly different shape).

They are really light with no wires or sticky out bits so once they're in the ear I find they don't tend to jump around or fall out. Only having one with the other ear open actually suits my situational awareness needs very well. The description describes them as stereo but as there's only one bud, I figure that's bogus.

Bluetooth signals don't pass through the body well and there's only a tiny antenna that's basically inside the ear so they can be quite sensitive to phone placement and orientation. Phone in a waist belt at the front works reliably for me. (Hate armbands). Battery life is usually about an hour, sufficient for a regular run. For longer runs I stick a couple in my pocket and don't have a problem switching over without interrupting the run as they go out of juice. Not at high pace obviously but I'd only bring my phone for easy and long runs.

Another potential drawback for some might be the sound quality which at this size and price can't be the best. I think it's fine for running music but mostly do speech/podcasts anyway. The microphone is dreadful but OK for answering calls with "Hi, sorry about the sound quality I'm out in the wind. I'll ring you back in a minute". So by no means perfect but I'm more happy than I expected to be at this price.

EC1000 · 04-06-2020 3:26pm

yourdeadwright wrote: »

iv heard people say the sound isn't great on them but is that "sound snobs" are they fine for running,

Also as there not in your ear how loud are they for people around you ?

Yes, definitely a sound snobbery thing! I listen to both playlists and radio when out running and both are fine.

I haven't used them in an indoor setting but the sound doesn't leek unless you have them at the max.

FinnC · 04-06-2020 5:24pm

EC1000 wrote: »

Yes, definitely a sound snobbery thing! I listen to both playlists and radio when out running and both are fine.

I haven't used them in an indoor setting but the sound doesn't leek unless you have them at the max.

Does the plastic bit that sits on the back of the neck bounce around or does it protrude much?
Could you wear a cap or would it get in the way?
As a follicly challenged runner I have to wear a cap this time of the year or I get an awful roasting up there!

EC1000 · 04-06-2020 5:54pm

FinnC wrote: »

Does the plastic bit that sits on the back of the neck bounce around or does it protrude much?
Could you wear a cap or would it get in the way?
As a follicly challenged runner I have to wear a cap this time of the year or I get an awful roasting up there!

I wear a cap every time I run (due to coverage becoming increasingly lighter on top and to shade the back of the neck from the sun). No issues with it. The device literally doesn't budge at all, was very pleasantly surprised by this as I was sceptical before purchase.

FinnC · 04-06-2020 6:01pm

EC1000 wrote: »

I wear a cap every time I run (due to coverage becoming increasingly lighter on top and to shade the back of the neck from the sun). No issues with it. The device literally doesn't budge at all, was very pleasantly surprised by this as I was sceptical before purchase.

Cheers. I've been considering the Trekz Air version. I'm not a music snob so I'm sure my 80's Power ballads mix will sound just fine with them

Swiper the fox · 04-06-2020 7:51pm

ironclaw wrote: »

I'm a huge fan of Bose but I'd recommend you steer clear of their 'active' offerings. OH has a set and she doesn't like them at all. They don't stay in her ears without a headband to cover them, and the cord between them often gets pulled by her hair. I tried them myself and they wouldn't stay in my ears either. Pairing by Bluetooth often fails and you can't pair them with a Windows laptop.

I have the Bose soundsport and couldn’t recommend them highly enough, actually have two pairs cause I lost one pair and found them again.
They are the only ones that will stay in my ears, maybe a funny shape but the rings are foolproof,
The sound is top class and in over two years they’ve never failed to pair with Bluetooth, it is instantaneous

Jim Root · 04-06-2020 7:55pm

AirPods & Apple Watch combination is lethal

codrulz · 04-06-2020 8:26pm

Agreed, Track runs, and play music from Apple watch which makes things so convenient.

Have Airpod Pros which are faultless. They have never fallen out, great audio and you can switch between noise cancelling, no audio effect and transparency mode which amplifies your surroundings alongside your music.

ThebitterLemon · 04-06-2020 8:36pm

FinnC wrote: »

Does the plastic bit that sits on the back of the neck bounce around or does it protrude much?
Could you wear a cap or would it get in the way?
As a follicly challenged runner I have to wear a cap this time of the year or I get an awful roasting up there!

No, but I’ve a fat head

. Even at quicker paces I didn’t notice any annoying movement.

Best safety headphones for me

TbL

FinnC · 04-06-2020 9:44pm

Just bought a pair on Amazon for £79. Thanks for the advice.

FinnC · 13-06-2020 3:12pm

FinnC wrote: »

Just bought a pair on Amazon for £79. Thanks for the advice.

Came yesterday and wore them on a run this morning. So far so good,the sound is better than I was expecting.

lulublue22 · 14-06-2020 11:57am

FinnC wrote: »

Came yesterday and wore them on a run this morning. So far so good,the sound is better than I was expecting.

Hi just wondering if they are the trekz air ? I was looking at those in Harvey Normans for 119 euro. 79 would be a great price.

FinnC · 14-06-2020 12:15pm

lulublue22 wrote: »

Hi just wondering if they are the trekz air ? I was looking at those in Harvey Normans for 119 euro. 79 would be a great price.

Hi yes they are the Air version. They were £99 but Amazon had a £20 discount on them the day I bought them so £79, So got them for about €88 I suppose with the exchange rate.

Tango Foxtrot · 17-06-2020 5:31pm

I use Mpow H7.

Cheap, long battery life and the the sound quality is fine. They stay on my head during running just fine.

On the other hand, they are large over the ears type headphones, so may look a bit out of place on a trendy park jog.

18-06-2020 4:29am

Any recommendations for indoor workout where safety isn’t an issue ?

I’d like noise cancelling in ear (preferably hooking around the ear) as my Powerbeats Pro let noise in but are also too big for my ears.

So another consideration would be the size of the in ear part. The smaller the better.

I will gamble on the new EarFun Air but not sure how long I’ll have to wait before they are available for sale.

pinklilies · 22-06-2020 10:05pm

Hi Klopparama where did you get the Earfun please? I bought Galaxy Buds Plus, left one stopped charging after a week or two. Bought Jabra Elite Active 75t next, sound was intermittent! Read a recommendation for the Earfun, thinking cheap and cheerful next ðŸ™‚

22-06-2020 10:07pm

Love the fit and hold of the Galaxy Buds+. Couldn’t make them fall out.

22-06-2020 10:30pm

pinklilies wrote: »

Hi Klopparama where did you get the Earfun please? I bought Galaxy Buds Plus, left one stopped charging after a week or two. Bought Jabra Elite Active 75t next, sound was intermittent! Read a recommendation for the Earfun, thinking cheap and cheerful next ðŸ™‚

Got the ‘EarFun Free’ on Amazon uk. Good deal for buying 2 pairs at the time.

Can’t get the ‘EarFun Air’ yet as they don’t seem to be available.

Still trying to find a pair that are recommended for smaller ears.

pinklilies · 22-06-2020 10:53pm

Thanks a million. The Jabra Elite Active 75t seem to get tremendous reviews for comfort but I thought the Galaxy Buds Plus might be better with Android phone. Didn't love the fit of them so when had to return the Galaxy I thought I'd try the Jabra. Loved the fit of the Jabra but sound was intermittent. Also really liked the buttons on the Jabra, they click in or out when pushed. I think any fault you Google, loads of people have already had it so now I'm convinced Galaxy left buds never charge and jabra sound is always patchy! Ear fun next. Thanks ðŸ™‚

Myksyk · 23-06-2020 10:17am

I have the Jabra Elite Active 65T and they are excellent. They are in-ear so you have to be able to tolerate that and get a good fit. They are passively noise-cancelling and do a serious job of this ... they have a play-through function which turns on a mic so you can hear your surroundings but when running on a back road I just take out the left bud to hear whats going on around me. One fell out once on me when it was pi**ing rain and I was sweating (Galway Bay Half Marathon last year ... horrendous weather). Haven't had that issue since. I use these with a Garmin forerunner 245 Music with spotify .... a brilliant music/podcast running solution.

My wife uses the bone conducting Aftershokz Trekz Air and they too are excellent. I don't hear a thing really from my wife's headphones so not sure about the noise leakage. They are great for running in the city around traffic or on back roads in the country where you want to hear approaching cars or in woods etc where you would rather have good awareness of your environment ... obviously not great for a treadmill session where there is competing music in the room.

average_runner · 23-06-2020 10:44am

Tango Foxtrot wrote: »

I use Mpow H7.

Cheap, long battery life and the the sound quality is fine. They stay on my head during running just fine.

On the other hand, they are large over the ears type headphones, so may look a bit out of place on a trendy park jog.

I use these also. They are great value, especially if you have a habit of losing them every so often. Constantly using mine for runs, on walks etc

Irishder · 23-06-2020 11:39am

I have spent years and 100's of euro's looking for earphones that would not come out during running. I tried everything and finally came across these. Have thema few years now and are perfect

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KAMTRON-Headphones-Technology-Cancellation-Microphone-marashon-1/dp/B073VF7FY7/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=55073006061&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Iemkd-X6gIVloKyCh1wMQMzEAAYASAAEgJyk_D_BwE&hvadid=291355287805&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007901&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8182643053749614472&hvtargid=kwd-299320779803&hydadcr=3922_1711542&keywords=levin+headphones&qid=1592908654&sr=8-5&tag=googiehydra-21

Sam the Sham · 25-06-2020 3:51pm

I have two sets that I use for running:

1) Aftershokz Trekz Air: I use these when I need situational awareness (where there's traffic around). I don't love the sound but find them great for anything spoken word.

2) QCY QS2 in-ear true wireless. These are ridiculously good for the price. They isolate all sound, so I'd only wear them when I'm running in a park with no cars. Even then, you have to turn your head now and again to know who is around you. But the sound quality is great. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32985227564.html

Neither of them cut out significantly when listening from my watch (FR645M).

BnB · 07-07-2020 1:47pm

Hi. For any of the Aftershokz owners - Have any of you worn Glasses (Regular or Sunglasses) with them ? Is it possible as both have to sit over your ear (coming from opposite directions..!!)

DeepBlue · 07-07-2020 3:12pm

BnB wrote: »

Hi. For any of the Aftershokz owners - Have any of you worn Glasses (Regular or Sunglasses) with them ? Is it possible as both have to sit over your ear (coming from opposite directions..!!)

They are fine with sunglasses and don't cause an issue.

event · 08-07-2020 2:02pm

Yeah no issues for me, I have a few pairs of sunglasses while running and fine with them all.
I wear glasses when Im not running and use these when walking the dog or jobs in the house, no issues there either

08-07-2020 2:18pm

Question that may have been covered on the forum but can’t find anything.

When my feet are hitting the ground I’m hearing a ‘thudding’ in my ear.

Is this because I’m wearing ear buds ?

Do runners normally wear something different to avoid this thudding ?

I like the noise cancellation but the thudding on impact is very annoying.

Can anyone relate ?

Wireless earphones for runinng

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