Best wireless ear phones (for running)
Best wireless ear phones (for running)
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Mezger

Original Poster:

395 posts

137 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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As per the above, my good lady would like some decent wireless ear phones for her I-Phone - is there something better than Air pods? Do Air Pods fall out as soon as you start to sweat?!

CrossMember

3,367 posts

170 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Aftershokz Trekz Air. Safest for running because you can still hear the traffic. Most running shops will have a pair you can try, which is how I discovered them.

They're not the best sounding, so I wouldn't recommend them for fidelity, but for running specifically they're fantastic.


Paul_M3

2,535 posts

216 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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CrossMember said:
Aftershokz Trekz Air. Safest for running because you can still hear the traffic. Most running shops will have a pair you can try, which is how I discovered them.

They're not the best sounding, so I wouldn't recommend them for fidelity, but for running specifically they're fantastic.
I agree with this. I think they're fantastic.

I was actually surprised how good they sound considering the way that they work. For running I wouldn't use anything else now.


Crasher242

255 posts

98 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Paul_M3 said:
CrossMember said:
Aftershokz Trekz Air. Safest for running because you can still hear the traffic. Most running shops will have a pair you can try, which is how I discovered them.

They're not the best sounding, so I wouldn't recommend them for fidelity, but for running specifically they're fantastic.
I agree with this. I think they're fantastic.

I was actually surprised how good they sound considering the way that they work. For running I wouldn't use anything else now.
Another +1 from me. More than happy with the sound quality from them. I've been using a set for the past year, and they are comfy, sound good, and weather resistant.

Also, I believe the UKA certified races allow the bone-conducting headphones (such as Aftershokz) to be used, whereas in-ear buds and over-ear headphones are banned.

N0ddie

384 posts

196 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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i got the Mrs some Beats Powerbeats Pro for her birthday. Sound awesome and perfect for the active/workout types:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdTBIHX-r0M

Ascayman

13,409 posts

247 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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I use these and they are excellent.

https://www.jabra.co.uk/sports-headphones/jabra-el...

robsa

2,470 posts

215 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Mezger said:
As per the above, my good lady would like some decent wireless ear phones for her I-Phone - is there something better than Air pods? Do Air Pods fall out as soon as you start to sweat?!
Give it a day and you can buy these....

https://www.apple.com/uk/airpods-pro/


I'm waiting to see the reviews, and I just bought normal AirPods, but ion the reviews are good I know I'll lash out on a pair of these too!

frisbee

5,628 posts

141 months

Tuesday 29th October 2019
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I use airpods while running. They stay in absolutely fine but I would imagine it depends on ear size/shape.

Mezger

Original Poster:

395 posts

137 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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I ended up buying her the Beats Pro ones, let's hope she likes them!

N0ddie

384 posts

196 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Mezger said:
I ended up buying her the Beats Pro ones, let's hope she likes them!
Good choice.

clonmult

10,529 posts

240 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Crasher242 said:
Paul_M3 said:
CrossMember said:
Aftershokz Trekz Air. Safest for running because you can still hear the traffic. Most running shops will have a pair you can try, which is how I discovered them.

They're not the best sounding, so I wouldn't recommend them for fidelity, but for running specifically they're fantastic.
I agree with this. I think they're fantastic.

I was actually surprised how good they sound considering the way that they work. For running I wouldn't use anything else now.
Another +1 from me. More than happy with the sound quality from them. I've been using a set for the past year, and they are comfy, sound good, and weather resistant.

Also, I believe the UKA certified races allow the bone-conducting headphones (such as Aftershokz) to be used, whereas in-ear buds and over-ear headphones are banned.
Another +1 here - I've got the Aeropex - our local store even gave me a 10% discount as I'm a gym member.

Although the "ban" seems to not be enforced, I prefer the idea of remaining legal.

anonymous-user

85 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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N0ddie said:
i got the Mrs some Beats Powerbeats Pro for her birthday. Sound awesome and perfect for the active/workout types:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdTBIHX-r0M
They look great the new AirPods Pro now sweat proof are basically the same but cost a good bit more.