I can't hear you

[minealone6]

I went to see the AVP tourney in Atlanta last year and got to watch Phil Dalhausser warming up before the game. He was listening to a MP3 player strapped to his arm while he warmed up. Does anybody know what kind of headphones he uses? He was spiking, serving, running, and those suckers never popped out. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good pair of headphones for exercising? I've had 3 pairs (in-ear buds, around the ear, and headband) and while they sounded good, every time I started moving, they would pop out. Any kind you don't recommend that gave you problems?

Thanks,
Michael

[DougHillman]

I use a coupla different models both of which stay in my ears very well. They're both the type that actually get into your ear canal.

The less expensive option are "The Plug" by Koss. I think that the "Spark Plug" is essentially the same thing, just shaped a little differently on the outside and colored white to match Apple's scourge.

I've modified mine slightly by trimming down the hard tube in the middle of the black foam just a bit. Just squished the foam down a bit and snipped 1/8" of lenght or so offa the tube.

I've also got a set of Shure E2-C's, the lease expensive of their in-ear models. I've got clear ones instead of black.

I'd certainly like to have one of the upper end Shure models such as the E5's but, despite being a DJ, I'm not really so much of an audiophile that I feel the better sound would be worth another $300+ dollars. In fact, I'm happy enough with the Koss's that I dunno if the E2-C's I have are actually worth the extra $80 or so.

The Koss's are probably actually better for peppering to warm up, as they're a bit lighter.

Note that any of these true in-ear type buds will SERIOUSLY impair your ability to hear outside sound when used properly. They REALLY block out outside noise when you've got them in your ear canal as they're made to be. Of course, you don't need to stick 'em all the way in. I usually leave them a little loose when in a situation where I'd need to hear (while riding my bike in traffic, for instance) and have had no problems with them staying in.

[strazzere]

Not sure exactly what he had used, and Doug's suggestions are all really nice.

I surf also (not as much as my brother) and recently got him a pair of Waterprrof earbuds at EMS (eastern mountain sports, i think it might only be a new england thing?)

Anyway - those things stay locked in pretty well... And i guess if you sweat a lot it'd be a plus... The are guarenteed to protect about sand too, so thats a plus.

[coachmanzi]

Originally Posted by strazzere

Not sure exactly what he had used, and Doug's suggestions are all really nice.

I surf also (not as much as my brother) and recently got him a pair of Waterprrof earbuds at EMS (eastern mountain sports, i think it might only be a new england thing?)

Anyway - those things stay locked in pretty well... And i guess if you sweat a lot it'd be a plus... The are guarenteed to protect about sand too, so thats a plus.

bwahahhaha there's surfing on the east coast? that's cute...

Anyways..here's the linky to those waterproof headphones. They're pretty sweet, I concur.

just tape them into your ear. tape fixes everything.

[Air Diney]

Our EMS is going out of business near us, and everything is on sale! It is a really cool store. I am sad it is leaving

[minealone6]

Thanks for the help guys. I'll give the Koss a try. I don't have a good enough ear to tell the difference between most earphones. Can't believe that one pair was originally $626.

Thanks
Michael