Anyone got suggestions for a good pair of headphones to use in the gym and/or for running? Cannot stand earbuds, have tried several, including very expensive ones and they just don’t do it for me.

  • markhepburn@programming.dev
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    I’m a big fan of Aftershockz (apparently just “shokz” now) bone conduction. One of my ears must be funny and didn’t hold buds very well, but I can throw these around my head and they’re on. They don’t block out noise which is often a bonus but means you can’t hear anything in a noisy environment.

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        Came to recommend these too. Just all-round solid product. As mentioned though they fail a bit in noisy environments, but earplugs sort that out if you need. I do some ceramic machining at work and use shokz + earplugs so I can keep listening.

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        I’ll also shill for the Creative’s version, in the Outlier Free line. There’s even a model that you can take swimming with a built-in MP3 player.

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        I own the original branded Aftershokz and still like really them, few years in ownership now.

        Bought my wife the newer branded Shokz and the only difference I noticed was a slight shape change and the connector went proprietary from the USB C on mine.

        She runs as a hobby and prefers them to other in/over ear styles.

        They’re very handy being open ear to oncoming sounds toward you or someone trying to get your attention.

        I was amazed what the bone conduction produces in sound. Not great super high fidelity but impressive nonetheless

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      Second this. I got a set that I wear like a watch, every damn day. It also pairs with two phones so I have my personal and work phone on one headset.

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    I am a huge fan of my Trekz Aftershocks, they are bone conductive headphones that rest on your temples. I like them because you can still hear your surroundings and they won’t fall off.

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    The sony xm4/xm5’s are oustanding in terms of audio quality and noice cancelling. They fit really well and don’t weigh a lot. They can get a bit sweaty though if that’s an issue

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      Since the OP is asking for headphones and hates earbuds, i’d guess that you are suggesting the over-ear WH series.

      I tried running with them, the problem didn’t even get to the sweat part. It’s horrible to run with the sealed cans doing a “toilet plunger” like motion when your head bobs up and down. It literally pumps pressure your ears on every step. It’s one of those “never again” -experiences. (EDIT: it’s fine on elliptical machines though, it’s what i use indoors.)

      What i have used for running though is the Koss portapro. It’s good if there’s not lot of environmental noises. Like if you’re not running right next to a busy road. The wire is also a problem, thus i personally modded mine with a bluetooth receiver.

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    If the sound quality doesn’t matter too much or isn’t the main priority, I’ve heard beats have a very strong clamping force which is ideal for running