Spec me a decent Earphones for running etc

Jase · 25 Jun 2015 at 13:17

Sorry for another spec me thread, I had a look through previous posts on the same questions but most things are discontinued now.

Anyway I went to the gym last night an my current earphones annoyed me. I have a set of Phillips in ear (with hook over ear) but what I found was they were ok when I first put them in but within seconds the sound would be tinny as they'd come out slightly.

In the past I've tried the normal apple earphone but they just fell out all the time, I tried a normal in ear set but still had the same problem.

I wish it was possible to try before buying as I've wasted so much on them in the years but as that's not possible can someone recommend a decent set?

Also if it makes a difference, would be handy if they worked when wearing sunglasses etc.

Jase · 25 Jun 2015 at 13:32

Scottland said:
I've had similar problems, very few in ear earphones actually fit and hold in place when running. I've found Sony ones where the buds are on a slight angle to be best in the past, although I'm using some LG ones that came with my phone to be pretty decent so far.

Have you thought about normal headphones rather than earphones?

Cheers, I had thought about normal headphones but don't really want to go down that path if I can help it. I generally don't like the look of them and in the winter wearing a hat I found them annoying.

Jase · 26 Jun 2015 at 11:25

Cheers all, I had a hunt before I went to the gym last night and found another set of phillips earphones with a hook, a set of Sony Sports with detachable hook and a sony with noise cancelling (which which wasn't suitable)..

This pair of phillips seemed better than the other and the sony seemed ok when I removed the hook (which I didn't know I could do) and I used the loop method mentioned above.

I'll give them another go this weekend but if I'm still not happy I'll but some Senheiser with the band.

Jase · 26 Jun 2015 at 14:23

Scam said:
As above, get some proper in-ear 'phones (i.e. not Apple crap) and get some Comply foam buds to put on them. Comply may be a bit pricey but learn to put them in properly (roll them up like earplugs basically) and you'll love them. Greatly improve the sound too.

I missed your post, this could be a good option, definitely better than ordering another set of earphones.

How do you know what type and size to order?

Jase · 2 Jul 2015 at 11:58

Scottland said:
Got my Comply S500's, took a little time to get used to - but much better than standard ones now.

In which way did it take time getting used to? putting them in or getting used to the feel etc.

Jase · 2 Jul 2015 at 16:08

Scottland said:
They're bigger than normal ones, but squish down. So before you put them in you need to squish them down so they fit in, after that they're fine. I usually have to use the smallest tips I can get so they fit in, these are snug but comfortable. When they're in the don't really move or rotate, I'm used to (having to) adjust the fit all the time, so it was a change to not have to touch them at all. Been for 3 hour long runs with them now, and haven't had to mess with them once.

If you usually have a M or L sized tip you may be able to get away with a smaller size so make sure you get a pack including all sizes. If you usually take the smallest size like me only bother ordering small ones IMO.

If the S500 will fit your headphones I'm quite happy to send you a pair.

That seems very promising.. I have range of headphone so the S500 would fit, let me know how much you want and I'll get it sorted, TY

Jase · 26 Jul 2015 at 18:02

Just wanted to update this thread, Scottland kindly sent me the S500's to try, thank you!!!

I've used them a fair bit and have to say they are really good. Usually I have to keep readjusted the earphones or pushing them back in but with these they just stay there and I don't have to touch them even after 1-2 hours runs. I think it's because the material don't get slippery and expand into shape when you put them in.