The headphones that came with my ipod nano have finally petered out. So I'm looking for something new. The ipod headphones were okay...but they fell out every now and then and sometimes when I would jam them back in there, they would make my ears sore.

I've tried out some headphones that "wrap-around" your ears, but have had varying results. I run a decent amount and I'm pretty much looking for the best fitting headphones that aren't too bulky.

Suggestions?

1/6/2007 6:02:37 PM

1/6/2007 6:10:07 PM

not sure if these are ones youve tried, but ive been using these for years:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-h-ear-Stereo-Headphones-MDR-J10-BLUE/sem/rpsm/oid/42588/catOid/-12938/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

cheap, usually stay in my ear, and are pretty light

1/6/2007 6:17:44 PM

I have had problems with several brands, including some that were supposedly water-resistant that shorted out when I sweated. Then it would be just an annoying electronic buzz in one ear. The work again once they dry out, but far from ideal.

1/6/2007 6:57:10 PM

^^second those

1/6/2007 8:29:33 PM

Try Shure E2C.

1/6/2007 8:44:25 PM

I'll 2nd the Shure E2C, plus they've got a 2 year unconditional warranty on them, if they get wet and short out from sweat, Shure will replace them no questions asked. I've had my pair replaced after just over 2 years, for free

1/6/2007 9:51:29 PM

there are 2 recent and active threads in tech talk (which is where this thread should have been)about earphones and headphones, with tens of suggestions.

1/7/2007 4:47:35 AM

for the price of Shure E2C earphones they should come with lube too

1/8/2007 3:14:08 AM

I'll just say that you shouldn't pick up a pair of headphones that'll completely cancel out all the noise around you. The shure E2x's are one of these. If you're running you want to be able to hear when cars are going by and such of course, but you still want to hear your music.

I don't have any wrap-arounds to suggest, just don't get anything that cancels out too much noise.

1/8/2007 4:23:11 AM

i also have the Sony MDR-J10 that I bought for running with my Nano. They're definately light and cheap and they stay in good. much better than the buds

1/8/2007 7:31:05 AM

i too recently bought the Sony MDR-J10s because the ear buds i had wouldnt stay in my ears worth a damn while i was running. while the sony's do stay in your ear, im not very impressed witht he sound quality. i guess you get what you pay for....and then again, im going from a decent pair of ear buds, so i guess i was used to a more rich sound.

1/8/2007 8:44:51 AM

i have the pair that 2 people recommeded from circut city and i HATE them. they dont fit on my ear, and bounce around when i fun. I eneded up buying a new pair of headphones

1/8/2007 8:55:37 AM

^thats what the tie on the cords is for...if you have it pulled up to your chin, its keeps the earphones from bouncing around.

1/8/2007 8:58:34 AM

my "buds" dont fit in my left ear and it pisses me off

Quote :

"there are 2 recent and active threads in tech talk (which is where this thread should have been)about earphones and headphones, with tens of suggestions"

but yet you didnt link the threads

way to go mr. helpful TWW user

1/8/2007 1:44:33 PM

here you go!

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1/8/2007 1:48:15 PM