Posted by Teresa Bippert-Plymate on 11/29/06 17:04

jcz wrote:

> "Bucky" <uw_badgers@email.com> wrote in message
> news:1164781584.502402.290190@j72g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Bartman wrote:
>
>>What are the best headphones for sport activity, espeically running
>>and
>>cycling?
>
> I can't get earbuds to stay in my ears no matter what. They are either
> too big or too small. I had an fm radio headset thingy that went over
> the head and had a back strap on it. Stayed on well while jogging but
> was way too hot...too much stuff on my head. I bought some
> over-the-head noise,cancelling folding phones and they are great, but
> not for workouts....too hot around the ears. So I went to the dollar
> store and got some RCA el-cheapo headphones that are like sponge
> outside the ear things, that clip over your ears and the over the head
> thing goes behind the head. It doesn't touch your head, and the over
> the ear things hold well. It's my favorite one for workouts. $5.00 at
> Family Dollar.

I just bought a pair of Koss like those you describe above at Radio
Shack for $3.97, though it was the big day-after-TG sale. I am
pleasantly pleased at the fit, they stay on MUCH better than ear buds
and seem a lot more comfortable. They sound excellent for cheapies, too,
but I rather expected Koss to sound pretty good. The longest I've
worn them so far is 2 hours, and the backs of my ears were just
starting to get a little sore. I like to download lectures and such
and listen while running. NPR's Science Friday is one of my favorites.


Teresa in AZ

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