Best Headphones for RunningSports Earphones - Tired of your earphones falling off?
Your problems are over! We tested and found the Best Headphones for RunningUpdated on May 11th, 2011You want THE BEST available Sport Headphones? Shure SE535, Shure SE425 and Westone 4. Under $100, nothing beats the new Shure SE215 with removable cables. |

Warning: Sometimes our running headphones are too good! The Westone earphone models immerse you in your own world of sound and music, cutting off outside distractions. When you're out jogging, especially near traffic or other potential dangers, wearing jogging earphones means you'll be oblivious to other sounds. If you wear these earphones for running or jogging outdoors, you must be extra cautious or you might get run down by a crazed cyclist or a NASCAR wannabe when you miss their shouts or horn.
If you get distracted easily ("Oh, look, a squirrel!") or would have problems relying on your vision as your sole danger warning, we recommend that you don't wear in-ear running headphones for running or jogging outdoors. If you must have immersible music while you sweat, confine yourself to the treadmill.
A tip from the Celebration Sound Guru: "If you can focus and use your sight to look over your shoulders while crossing a street, in-ear running headphones can give you a wonderful and very different experience, as they may cut up to 44dB of outside noise. I LOVE THEM! But I also understand they are not for everybody. It took me one big scare with a big dumpster truck to develop instant discipline. I now use my eyes while outdoors, to scan for street threats."
The Westone running earphones are our first choice because of their cable design, comfort and fit. The top of the line Westone 4 is one of our preferred sports earphones with a quad driver design. For a more economical version of the Westone 4 but same comfort and fit, the Westone 1 is a winner among active lifestyle people that enjoy running. Under $100 nothing comes close to the Shure SE215 with removable cables and same design as the top SE535. If money is not an issue, the SE535 is a triple driver earphones that will stay in your ear no matter at what speed you can run and the sound is simply amazing. |