Recommend Earphones for Gym Please

wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited May 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
I think this has been asked but I couldn't find it. I need a really good set of earphones for running and the gym. Something that sounds great and won't fall out of my ears but not expensive. The set I have now sound like crap.


Actually I may be interested in two sets. A pair for the gym with more isolation properties and one for running so I can still be aware of my surroundings.
TIA
Sharp Elite 70
Anthem D2V 3D
Parasound 5250
Parasound HCA 1000 A
Parasound HCA 1000
Oppo BDP 95
Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
Totem Mask Surrounds X4
Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
Sony PS3
Squeezebox Touch

Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2007
    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Shure-E2-Sound-Isolating-Earphones?sku=243600

    someone here recommended this, and I got one. For the price and free shipping, why not! It sounds very good too.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited November 2007
    JVC Marshmellows $20.00 at Walmart. Plenty good for the gym.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    I have a pair of sony phones that wrap around the back of the ear.....I always trip over my feet on the treadmill and rip the ear buds outta my ears so I switched to these. This way if it happens again I just rip my ears off.

    Cost me $20 for them at Worst Buy


    (kidding, these work great though)
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited November 2007
    The Shure E2cs are a good buy, but I would recommend the JVCs over them for jogging. My Shures don't tend to stay in place when I run, but I have friends who use the JVCs and have never had a issue.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    Thanks guys . I have smallish ears so those bud things don't always work. I have always needed the wrap around the ears type for running as everything else has always fallen out. Maybe for $20.00 I will check out the Marshmallows..
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    I couldn't imagine the sound quality of putting marshmallows in my ears.....uck sooo sticky after getting all sweaty....
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
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    http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=177694&WT.mc_n=4&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=GOOGLE&cm_pla=DATAFEED-%3EPRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=4
    Sorry, I had to. :D

    I don't have any suggestions for you since I hate the feeling of anything in my ear.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited November 2007
    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_4/sennheiser-cx-500-earphones-11-2007.html
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    Thanks all. I ordered the Marshmallows from Ebay. I will give them a go first since they were inexpensive.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    sure e4c has the ones I got, but they do fall out of my little audio pile ears..!!

    They came with many little insert thingy`s to fit to my ear, I just haven`t tried any yet..


    everytime I put headphones on, I think someone is sneakin up behind me with a knife !

    That`s why I sold my headphone rig...!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    sure e4c has the ones I got, but they do fall out of my little audio pile ears..!!

    They came with many little insert thingy`s to fit to my ear, I just haven`t tried any yet..


    everytime I put headphones on, I think someone is sneakin up behind me with a knife !

    That`s why I sold my headphone rig...!!

    Maybe you should listen with a shotgun on your lap? :confused:

    Ear buds never worked for me, just couldn't deal with those little things.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    .45 acp...!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    .45 acp...!!

    If that makes you feel safer with headphones on....more power to ya....;)

    I just assume shotgun was easier because you could lead it with the barrel over your shoulder and shot the person trying to stab you with the knife without even having to move.....clean up would be a mess though, you might end up with splatter on your rears surrounds.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    good point !

    I`ll switch to the 12 !

    Thanks...

    Birdshot prefered ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    good point !

    I`ll switch to the 12 !

    Thanks...

    Birdshot prefered ?

    Definately.
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited November 2007
    You could just get an elliptical crosstrainer and position it in the music room. Turn up the volume a little and your good to go. :)
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    sure e4c has the ones I got, but they do fall out of my little audio pile ears..!!

    They came with many little insert thingy`s to fit to my ear, I just haven`t tried any yet..


    everytime I put headphones on, I think someone is sneakin up behind me with a knife !

    That`s why I sold my headphone rig...!!

    LOL. Me too. That's why I don't want isolation anything when I am running. I probably shouldn't listen to music at all while I am running.:p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    Ferres wrote: »
    You could just get an elliptical crosstrainer and position it in the music room. Turn up the volume a little and your good to go. :)

    When I was in my house, I had a gym with a treadmill etc. but I prefer to actualy run in the elements. It would be cool to have a treadmill in the sweet spot of a 5.1 set up though.:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited November 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    When I was in my house, I had a gym with a treadmill etc. but I prefer to actualy run in the elements. It would be cool to have a treadmill in the sweet spot of a 5.1 set up though.:D

    That would be sweet. Even have a video of a long road to look at. :p
    I kinda prefer elliptical crosstrainers. I get more results from it than the treadmill and ones you get a hang of it, it does feel like running but with out the impact on the joints.;)

    I always feel somewhat off balance with the treadmill.:(
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    When I was in my house, I had a gym with a treadmill etc. but I prefer to actualy run in the elements. It would be cool to have a treadmill in the sweet spot of a 5.1 set up though.:D

    That would be amazing. I look like a mentally challenged person on a treadmill though unfortunately. I have trouble with the one foot in front of the other thing. I try to use the treadmill as much as possible but I find myself going back to the elliptical.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    I have been a runner since high school so I love it. I can't see myself doing any ellipsys whatsamawhosits.:p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I have been a runner since high school so I love it. I can't see myself doing any ellipsys whatsamawhosits.:p

    I wish I could say the same. I've been a chunky since high school and I hate it. But that changed this past summer so I'll use whatever it takes. Even the ellipsys whatsamawhosits!
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited November 2007
    Pollutions is too bad for running. Feels like I'm smoking a pack everytime I go out.:eek:
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Never run, unless someone is chasing you !!
















    Then just turn around and handle it....!

    unless it`s the cops, then....RUN !!


    J/K
    I`m too old for that crap !


    I still say Sure e4c earbuds should work.......good luck with your search
    Let us know how it turns out
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Never run, unless someone is chasing you !!

    then just turn around and handle it....!

    unless it`s the cops, then....RUN !!


    J/K
    I`m too old for that crap !


    I still say Sure e4c earbuds should work.......good luck with your search
    Let us know how it turns out


    Haha I think if Darla was trying to run me down id stop and resist arrest so....nevermind you see where that one was going. ;)
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    I was thinking the same thing !!! :p


    and she`s got TWIN SVS`s.....girl of my dreams...!!!



    My luck though, she would chase me down and beat the crap outta me...:eek:
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I was thinking the same thing !!! :p


    and she`s got TWIN SVS`s.....girl of my dreams...!!!



    My luck though, she would chase me down and beat the crap outta me...:eek:

    Ha! Yes! AND it would be on Youtube.....:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2007
    I wear a pair of Shure e3c's. Sound great paird with my Zune. Fit snug but comfy, never just pop out.
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  • PFKMan23
    PFKMan23 Posts: 13
    edited November 2007
    I'd probably get the Triple Fi 10s, although if you're just looking for something at the gym, something like the Senn MX450 may work just fine.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    O.K. I just can't do the in the ear thing. My ears will not cooperate and I can still hear the loud crappy gym music. So.....any recommendations for over the ear noise cancellation for the gym? We are talking serious workouts so they can't be too bulky or cumbersome. I was even considering the <GASP!!!:eek:> Bose QC3's but some reviews say the sound is muddy. I know I know ...:o
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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