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These are the headphones that produce the best sound for the money and work well when running, as well as some alternatives to consider.
==Highly Recommended==
===Koss Sportapro===
These headphones produce remarkable sound for [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-155475-SportaPro-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00001P505 $23].
'''Pros'''
* Wonderful sound quality, which is far better than any earbuds I’ve tried, including expensive options like Shure.
* An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes.
* The headband allows you to remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you don’t have to pause the music.
'''Cons'''
* In hot weather, the pads keep your ears from getting the cool air.
* They do not fit under a winter hat well.
* The looks will not suit everyone.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/SportaPro/$FILE/SportaPro_1.jpg
===Koss KSC75===
These have similar sound to the Sportapro and are cheaper at [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K $16]. I use these in winter, under a warm hat.
'''Pros'''
* Wonderful sound quality, though not quite as good as the Sportapros, though the difference is small.
* An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes.
'''Cons'''
* They need to be under a winter hat to keep them in place while running.
* You can’t remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you have to pause the music.
* The looks will not suit everyone.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/KSC75/$FILE/KSC75_1.jpg
==Options to Consider==
===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 [http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770G/B $29].
'''Pros'''
* Remote control on the wire.
'''Cons'''
* Poor sound quality.
* Appalling build quality. They need [[http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Fixing_iPod_remote_headphones|Modifying]] 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 [http://www.amazon.com/Innovelis-BudFits-Frosted-Exercise-Adapters/dp/B00139OIRI Innovelis BudFits]
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/211JIv2XBIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
===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)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/215gHbDw8AL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
===Sennheiser MX85===
These [http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MX85-Sport-Stereo-Sports/dp/B001GSZAF0 $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.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31I3w74MYJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
===Koss Portapro===
At [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-PortaPro-Headphones-with-Case/dp/B00001P4ZH $30], these are the best sounding of the Koss headphones I’ve tried, but they do not work quite so well for running. I have a pair for non-running listening.
'''Pros'''
* Best sound quality I’ve come across.
'''Cons'''
* Do not stay in place as well as the other Koss headphones mentioned.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/PortaPro/$FILE/PortaPro_1.jpg?OpenElement
==Highly Recommended==
===Koss Sportapro===
These headphones produce remarkable sound for [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-155475-SportaPro-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00001P505 $23].
'''Pros'''
* Wonderful sound quality, which is far better than any earbuds I’ve tried, including expensive options like Shure.
* An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes.
* The headband allows you to remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you don’t have to pause the music.
'''Cons'''
* In hot weather, the pads keep your ears from getting the cool air.
* They do not fit under a winter hat well.
* The looks will not suit everyone.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/SportaPro/$FILE/SportaPro_1.jpg
===Koss KSC75===
These have similar sound to the Sportapro and are cheaper at [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K $16]. I use these in winter, under a warm hat.
'''Pros'''
* Wonderful sound quality, though not quite as good as the Sportapros, though the difference is small.
* An open design, so you can hear what’s going on around you at low volumes.
'''Cons'''
* They need to be under a winter hat to keep them in place while running.
* You can’t remove and replace the headphones quickly and easily, so you have to pause the music.
* The looks will not suit everyone.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/KSC75/$FILE/KSC75_1.jpg
==Options to Consider==
===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 [http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770G/B $29].
'''Pros'''
* Remote control on the wire.
'''Cons'''
* Poor sound quality.
* Appalling build quality. They need [[http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Fixing_iPod_remote_headphones|Modifying]] 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 [http://www.amazon.com/Innovelis-BudFits-Frosted-Exercise-Adapters/dp/B00139OIRI Innovelis BudFits]
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/211JIv2XBIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
===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)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/215gHbDw8AL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
===Sennheiser MX85===
These [http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MX85-Sport-Stereo-Sports/dp/B001GSZAF0 $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.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31I3w74MYJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
===Koss Portapro===
At [http://www.amazon.com/Koss-PortaPro-Headphones-with-Case/dp/B00001P4ZH $30], these are the best sounding of the Koss headphones I’ve tried, but they do not work quite so well for running. I have a pair for non-running listening.
'''Pros'''
* Best sound quality I’ve come across.
'''Cons'''
* Do not stay in place as well as the other Koss headphones mentioned.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/05prodsbymodelal/PortaPro/$FILE/PortaPro_1.jpg?OpenElement