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===Koss Sportapro=== | ===Koss Sportapro=== | ||
| − | These headphones produce remarkable sound for [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-155475-SportaPro-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00001P505 $23]. | + | These headphones produce remarkable sound for [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-155475-SportaPro-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00001P505 $23] and these are the headphones I wear when running. |
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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* An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes. | * An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes. | ||
* The headband allows you to remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you don’t have to pause the music. | * The headband allows you to remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you don’t have to pause the music. | ||
| + | * They do not fit under a winter hat, but they work fine over the top of the hat. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* In hot weather, the pads keep your ears from getting the cool air. | * In hot weather, the pads keep your ears from getting the cool air. | ||
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* The looks will not suit everyone. | * The looks will not suit everyone. | ||
| + | * Do not work under a cycling helmet. | ||
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/SportaPro/$FILE/SportaPro_1.jpg | http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/SportaPro/$FILE/SportaPro_1.jpg | ||
===Koss KSC75=== | ===Koss KSC75=== | ||
| − | These have similar sound to the Sportapro and are cheaper at [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K $16]. I use these | + | These have similar sound to the Sportapro and are cheaper at [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K $16]. I use these when cycling (not on the road). |
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Wonderful sound quality, though not quite as good as the Sportapros, though the difference is small. | * Wonderful sound quality, though not quite as good as the Sportapros, though the difference is small. | ||
* An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes. | * An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes. | ||
| + | * Works under a cycling helmet. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
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* You can’t remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you have to pause the music. | * You can’t remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you have to pause the music. | ||
* The looks will not suit everyone. | * The looks will not suit everyone. | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 11 February 2011
These are the headphones that produce the best sound for the money and work well when running, as well as some alternatives to consider.
Contents
1 Highly Recommended
1.1 Koss Sportapro
These headphones produce remarkable sound for $23 and these are the headphones I wear when running.
Pros
- Wonderful sound quality, which is far better than any earbuds I’ve tried, including expensive options like Shure.
- An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes.
- The headband allows you to remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you don’t have to pause the music.
- They do not fit under a winter hat, but they work fine over the top of the hat.
Cons
- In hot weather, the pads keep your ears from getting the cool air.
- The looks will not suit everyone.
- Do not work under a cycling helmet.
1.2 Koss KSC75
These have similar sound to the Sportapro and are cheaper at $16. I use these when cycling (not on the road).
Pros
- Wonderful sound quality, though not quite as good as the Sportapros, though the difference is small.
- An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes.
- Works under a cycling helmet.
Cons
- You can’t remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you have to pause the music.
- The looks will not suit everyone.
2 Options to Consider
2.1 Apple Remote Control Earbuds
The sound quality is mediocre, but the remote control is wonderful, when it works. Given the problems, they are expensive at $29.
Pros
- Remote control on the wire.
Cons
- Poor sound quality.
- Appalling build quality. They need [[1]] to be useful running and even then will not last long. (NB, I've tried remote control adapters for the Apple iPod, but they don't last long either.)
- Don’t stay in the ears without Innovelis BudFits
2.2 Shure Earbuds
I’ve tried several of the cheaper (~$100) Shure earbuds and they don’t work for me, but YMMV.
Pros
- Good sound quality for an earbud when stationary.
Cons
- When sealed against the ear (which is needed for good sound), each footstep ‘booms’. This made them unusable to me.
- Expensive for the sound quality (Koss are better and cheaper)
2.3 Sennheiser MX85
These $30 earbuds work quite well for running.
Pros
- They stay in the ears quite well when running.
- They have a clip to attach the wire to clothing so the weight of the wire is not on your ears.
Cons
- Sound quality is mediocre.
2.4 Koss Portapro
At $30, these are the best sounding of the Koss headphones I’ve tried, but they do not work quite so well for running. I have a pair for non-running listening.
Pros
- Best sound quality I’ve come across.
Cons
- Do not stay in place as well as the other Koss headphones mentioned.
