iPod earbuds for exercise

Thanks for the responses. I saw the Nike vapor sport buds at the Apple Store web site. I was considering them, but they have quite a few negative posts there, which got me to thinking about the issue a bit more. Noise is a problem that I forgot to mention in my original post... the earbuds that Apple ships with the iPods are quite noisy for running outdoors because the cords click around and it becomes amplified. They are also quite annoying in the wind. I hadn't considered that the Shure's might be noisy; thanks for that note Marco.

I have been using the Shure 3cs for over a year. I have used the sponge as well as two different rubber inserts, though i havent special ordered the triple flange. I have found that the best sealing, hence bass production comes from the the sponges. in no case, even under heavy aerobic exertion with lots of sweat have the phones had any problems. The type of insert and size will determine the amount of ambient noise that you hear; and you should find that one of the multiple options meets your needs. I guess the combination of real solid sound quality, good fit, durability and fit options makes the shures a good buy.
good luck

I hadn't considered that the Shure's might be noisy; thanks for that note Marco.

From the input from those who do use them during athletic endeavors, sounds like this may not be as much of an issue as it is just sitting still in silence. I use mine to listen at night when my wife is reading so it is mostly silent and I am concentrating on the music. Yes, that does definitely make the sound of my own movements more pronounced. Perhaps the effort of running would make that a moot point as your concentration is elsewhere. I play racquetball and I haven't bothered trying out the Shures in the racquetball court. Don't hold your breath for my review on that application either. Oh, and I'd completely agree that the earbuds Apple ships iPods with are best utilized to tie off your trash bag before disposal. The Shures, at least the e4c's, are a world apart.

Marco

I own the ec3s but for the gym I prefer these Black mega bass Sony ear buds They sound great and i dont worry about losing a $ 200.00 pair at the gym. They last about 6 months and cost 19.99 at jandr music world. I have been trying to find a pair that sounds better but cant. I bought the $ 70.00 list Sony buds and these for $ 20.00 sound better the more expensive ones for some reason do not go loud enough. I am open to trying any other earbuds. I am demoing a pair of Phillips Surround earbuds $ 20.00 at Best Buys and they are OK too. If anyone knows of a better bud please let me know price is not an issue.

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