ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
20 September 2023, 12:23 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Chicago
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 5,409
|
Bluetooth Headphones for Running
I need to replace my AirPods Pros. I use them to stream music from my Apple watch when I run. They have had trouble since the beginning, on and off, and now one of the EarPods has a bit of the metal ring missing and won’t charge. They are $90 to repair/replace the piece. These things have been finicky since the beginning and are not worth throwing any more money their way.
I don’t need headphones that will allow me to hear subtle sonic differences. These are to stream fun tunes while not completely blocking out ambient noise, so as to avoid being run over if on the street. I just would like budget friendly, dependable headphones that will connect via bluetooth. Any recommendations?
__________________
Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016) |
20 September 2023, 12:36 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 3,210
|
Aftershokz,,,,,, Bone conduction and leaves open to hear outside sounds.
|
20 September 2023, 12:56 AM | #3 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver
Posts: 4,159
|
I rely on mine when running and cycling and need them to stay in place. The Airpods would always bounce out when sweaty no matter which tips I had.
The best fitting for me are the Beats Fit Pro. Expensive but they have never once fallen out.
__________________
Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD |
20 September 2023, 02:28 AM | #4 | ||
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Chicago
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 5,409
|
Quote:
Quote:
I am not too keen on spending another $200 on Apple headphones, so no Beats for me. TBH, I don't need the fidelity they would offer when I'm running on a breezy beach or on the side of a road.
__________________
Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016) |
||
20 September 2023, 07:29 PM | #5 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 7,268
|
Bluetooth Headphones for Running
I have the new AirPods Pro. I use them when bike riding. I guess I lucked out because they never fall out and work great. Transparency mode is great for bike riding. You can more easily hear the traffic around you, so that’s a nice safety feature. Noise cancellation mode is great when on a plane.
One thing though, they are a little uncomfortable after a couple hours on a plane. I have an old pair of Bose (non Bluetooth) ear plugs that are much more comfortable that I still use too. They sound great, but lack the transparency and noise cancellation modes. Also, they are so old, that I need a special jack for them as well. But they’re still nice as a backup option. I bring both when traveling, but the AirPods are #1, the Bose are #2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 September 2023, 09:59 PM | #6 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: United States
Watch: Rolex/Tudor
Posts: 1,420
|
I agree. Have been using these for several years.
__________________
The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan |
20 September 2023, 10:08 PM | #7 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 74,427
|
|
21 September 2023, 04:37 AM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Felix
Location: GMT +1
Watch: Yes!
Posts: 2,985
|
|
21 September 2023, 07:59 AM | #9 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,079
|
Quote:
I would not use EarPods while on my bike. I couldn't hear cars coming up on me. With these I can hear everything around me and the audio is very good. |
|
21 September 2023, 09:10 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Houston
Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2
Posts: 4,980
|
Jabra… check them on Amazon. Look for sweat and dust proof. I have a pair and have had them for 2+ years… workout, golf, everything else I do I can get away with wearing earbuds.
From my experience, well, mostly my sons, Beats don’t hold up to real use. I mention them because they seem to be all over the Jabra searches in Amazon. |
21 September 2023, 10:08 AM | #11 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Somewhere in Time
Posts: 111
|
Shokz (aka aftershocks) open run pro. They're fantastic.
I don't know how you ran with AirPods in? I can't hear anything around me with those. |
24 September 2023, 11:32 PM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Neal
Location: Point Loma
Watch: ing the river flow
Posts: 2,833
|
I use the open run pros also. The whole bone conduction technology is truly amazing.
__________________
. Sub No Date (14060); Hamilton field; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak. |
25 September 2023, 01:38 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Chicago
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 5,409
|
Thank you all. I ended up getting these, which were recommended by a friend of mine:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNNMYSGQ...t_details&th=1 $60 and so far, so good. They fit my ears well, so I didn't need a headband to keep in while running. In "normal" mode, I could hear road traffic fine. "Isolation" or "noise cancellation" or whatever they call it seems like it will be good for flights. If they last, they will be perfect. Sound is certainly good enough for running, so even if fidelity was better on the EarPods Pros, I don't really care. Next time I will look for bone conduction, but this ended up being a cheap, easy solution and seems to fit the bill so far. Thanks again for the ideas.
__________________
Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016) |
25 September 2023, 02:14 AM | #14 |
TechXpert
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 23,525
|
I used to run with the non-noise cancelling earpods, but have stopped using any kind of music/podcasts during running, even on long runs like marathon distance.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.