Headphones

digitalwolf · 25 Sep 2018 at 09:18

I'm after some decent headphones for use in the gym. I listen to a lot of Trance, Drum & Bass and house music when i'm in the gym so decent bass is a must.

They need to be wireless and noise cancellation would be great although I know I will be pushing it with my budget.

My budget is £100.

Any recommendations?

digitalwolf · 25 Sep 2018 at 16:10

Minstadave said:
In ear or over ear? There’s been some good deals on Sony BT headphones recently like the WH-CH700N or there’s the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC.

Both around £100 and noise cancelling/wireless.

Over ear (y)

digitalwolf · 25 Sep 2018 at 16:14

MrRockliffe said:
Over ear for the gym?

Had in ears before and they constantly fell out. Incredibly annoying.

digitalwolf · 25 Sep 2018 at 16:45

MrRockliffe said:
Just need to find the right ones While not the best sounding, stuff like the Bose Soundsport Wireless have a great fit, and never fall out of my ears when running.

Edit: if you're running, I don't recommend noise cancelling - I find it can throw my balance at times

Just for weight work these are.

The music in the gym can be very loud at times hence why I was edging more towards the over ears. Definitely have to be wireless though.

digitalwolf · 26 Sep 2018 at 12:12

I'm open to going with in ears, as long as they stay in and are wireless.

digitalwolf · 19 Oct 2018 at 14:22

Just an update, I went with Powerbeats3.

Sound quality is decent, battery life is impressive, only need charging once a week and they are loud without distortion.

The only issue is the fitment. I've got the smallest buds on them, they fit comfortably down my ear canal but when i'm tensing, it's as if there is a pressure change in the ear canal or something but the fitment changes and I can hear the music in the gym itself then!

Maybe human biology and there is little I can do about it.

The other buds won't fit in my ear canal and the gym music is very loud so not an option moving to other buds really.

digitalwolf · 19 Oct 2018 at 22:42

nicktay2605 said:
Yeah that's pretty common, it's your ear canals expanding in size basically, it happens if you open your mouth. I'd look into getting some Comply foam tips, you squish the tips down before fitting them in your ear and then they expand. You'll notice you get a lot better sound isolation as standard and it should at the very least reduce the issue you're having of sound leakage. According to the Comply site there are three types that fit the Powerbeats3:

https://www.complyfoam.com/powerbeats-3/

The only problem is that they're not cheap at about £17 for a pack of 3, plus you'll have to get a variety pack that has three different sizes to work out what size you are, but imo they do make a massive difference to sound isolation and because they often fit a bit deeper than the standard silicone tips they will probably improve the sound quality of your earphones as well. Personally I wouldn't use earphones without them now.

Thanks I'll check them out!