What earphones for running?

Jonny69

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What earphones do you runners use? I've got my trusty Sony in-ear jobbies but they've been driving me mad because they fallout all the time. Someone recommended Philips SHQ3000/10 which are £15 in Amazon but the reviews say they have no bass at all and I tend to listen to bassy music. Don't really want to waste £15 if I'm not going to be happy with them :(

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-SHQ3000-10-Headphones-Anti-Bacterial/dp/B0038AEZH8

Something like a clip-on Sennheiser CX200 or CX300 would be ideal and I'd prefer individual ear clips rather than a band round the back of the head.

Any recommendations?
 
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Does the band not bang up and down when you run with them on? I've got some ear defenders shaped like that and the band itself really makes a lot of rumbling noise if it rubs on my collar or knocks my neck. I think that's why I want to avoid them. I also prefer the ones that plug right in the ear because they muffle out the background noise. It means if I'm not running I don't have to sit on the train listening to other people over my music and I don't need it as loud :D
 
Cheers for the suggestions, all taken on board :)

I've noticed that wearing a hat holds them in conveniently. Trouble is, I cook alive when I run so I can't wear anything on my head or I overheat. Spotted some non-sports Philips ones like I posted that I might give a go. They don't get the bad reviews about bass. I've also thought I might borrow my girlfriend's CX200's to see if they stay in any better. They use the same buds as my Sonys do, so I can just swap them on. I know my Sonys stick out a bit, so that might be what's causing the problem.
 
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