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Anyone ?
I have never bought such things.
Just got an old iphone so need to be compatible with this.
Mic and remote contol for tracks ?
Waterproof ish for running and cycling off road..
I have just got an xmas pressie of a £35 voucher from amazon.
Could spend more
Winning recommendation gets a prize.
Jerome
Not Amazon sorry, but
put it with £65 and get some bose earbuds!
Asda do a set of very high range Sony ones - £50'ish reduced down to that sort if money (or they were)
If not I have a brand new set that I can't use because my ear canals are too small and I can't get custom tips for them.
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dre-Beats-Tour-ear-Headphones/dp/B002TX6AQY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1357497285&sr=8-4&tag=singletrackma-21 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dre-Beats-Tour-ear-Headphones/dp/B002TX6AQY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1357497285&sr=8-4[/url]
these, small powerfull and the line is tangle proff
+1 for the Bose ear buds. Unbeatable.
Still looking . Keen if posible to get the track skip, mic and volume options.
Erring towards sennheiser i think.
Get cheap ones as you will break them often
sennheiser have never let me down, and crucially, fit i my ear without me having to fiddle with them every ten minutes to get them to stay put. Yes iphone earbuds, I'm talking about you
Sony have all the features you want. DR-EX12iP
I personally are using Bose as ultimate ears do the custom tips I need otherwise its on-ears for me.
i use something like Sony MDR J10 over the ear jobbies with an inline apple remote (you can't really use it for more than stop/start/volume and next track though so have you playlist ready before hand) that clips nicely onto my camelbak strap. The main reason for choosing these was comfort on long rides.
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/RHA-MA450i-Black-Aluminium-microphone-/dp/B008ET9VY0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357498668&sr=1-2&tag=singletrackma-21 ]RHA[/url]
Non remote version here but I like them, good customer service too.
Reviews [url= http://www.rha-audio.com/uk/reviews/ ]HERE[/url]
*resists urge to comment on wisdom of cycling with ear buds in*
All my ear buds break, are there any that last?
I used to have a pair of those Sony earphones but lost them while boarding last year. They are OK for riding but they did tend to slip out during heavy exercise when you get sweaty. I currenty have a set of Phillips ones that are supposed to be designed for sport but are pretty awful both is sound and they never really fit into the ear that well and you need to turn the volume up high to stop the noise of the rushing wind.
Jabre sport blue tooth for iphone coming in a nearly twice the price...
Aaahhh..
Used to use Sennheisers, but switched to these after reading so many excellent reviews.
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundMAGIC-E10M-Isolating-Earphones-Apple/dp/B0075LFKI4/&tag=singletrackma-21 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundMAGIC-E10M-Isolating-Earphones-Apple/dp/B0075LFKI4[/url]
'What Hifi' gave them 5 stars and the sound kicks the arse off the Sennheisers I had that were twice the price. They've got mic and all the controls you're wanting for skipping tracks/volume etc. Doubt I'd buy anything else these days.
[i]They are OK for riding but they did tend to slip out during heavy exercise when you get sweaty.[/i]
that's what buffs are for 😉
cynic-al - Member
*resists urge to comment on wisdom of cycling with ear buds in*
All my ear buds break, are there any that last?
Why? I'd say its the cyclist community responsibility to warn one of its members of sensory deprivation and the effect of pressure in the inner ear on balance, before he gets hurt, don't you?
Still it's his choice..... As long as he doesn't reappear complaining about drivers/walkers and so forth
FWIW.
[i]There is no UK law banning cyclists from listening to music while riding, but if found guilty of dangerous riding you can be fined up to £2,500.[/i]
I use these [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-MM-30i-Ear-Canal-Headset/dp/B004HD4L2E ]Sennheiser MM 30i[/url] for my commute & they're perfect 🙂
[url= http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9074965.htm?CMPID=GS001&_%24ja%3Dkw%3A{keyword}%7Ccgn%3Apla%7C%7C9074965%7Ctsid%3A11677%7Ccn%3Apla%7C%7C9074965%7Cmt%3A{MatchType}%7Ccrid%3A14542145259 ]Sony MDR AS20 sports for £10[/url]
Sound great
Cheap enough not to worry about
Never fall off your ears
Super long lead so you can stash your MP3 in a bag
Leave you able to still hear traffic
Surprisingly water resistant
Glad someone got it Kryton!
Excellent mr insane, looks like a winner.
Just need to find em in stock.
Ref cycling, if i do use them will only be bridleways.
I am a responsible cyclist, but always good to have my intentions questioned..
No worries. Got a few friends that have them too and they're all delighted with them. Hopefully Amazon will have some in soon, but you can get them elsewhere too, if you're in a hurry.
Cynic and krypton - love you guys, damn you both were quicker than me! 😉
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/HSINI-Sunglasses-Player-built-case/dp/B00763LHVK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_nm_3&tag=singletrackma-21 ]These are what you want for exercise.[/url]
They are cheap enough to have several pairs with different music for your mood and are fine in the rain with the bonus of no wires 🙂
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0037KLP72/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1357501153&sr=8-6&pi=SL75&tag=singletrackma-21 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0037KLP72/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1357501153&sr=8-6&pi=SL75[/url]
I use these, come with attachments that route the cable round the ear, very secure when riding.
I really wish it was possible to get some sort of mini speaker that clips onto your helmet that directed music towards your ear without completely blocking out ambient noise. Pretty sure Giro do something similar for ski/board helmets.
My RHAs came with the slipperiest earbuds ever. A dab of moisture or sweat and they fall out constantly
get the soundmagic e10 cracking earphones you wont be dissapointed,richer sounds doing them for £26 at moment bargain
Why don't you just sing while riding along. Cheaper and safer and also warns other bridleway users of your impending arrival 😀
£10 skull candy (inks?). No controls on them but you dont realy need that.
sennheiser cx300's, no controls but really good:
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-II-Precision-Isolating-Ear-canal/dp/B001EZYMF4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357506953&sr=8-2&tag=singletrackma-21 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-II-Precision-Isolating-Ear-canal/dp/B001EZYMF4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357506953&sr=8-2[/url]
OR
sennheiser px100 ii, i reckon best in there class. better than dr dre crap:
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PX-100-II-Dynamic-headset/dp/B003WV8PKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357507062&sr=1-2&tag=singletrackma-21 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PX-100-II-Dynamic-headset/dp/B003WV8PKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357507062&sr=1-2[/url]
Noise cancelling earphones - no one else see the [s]irony[/s] / idiocy ?
Why spend a load of cash on earbuds for cycling? Just get some Skull Candy Ink'ds for £10, and not worry about them getting sweated into next week.
Sound Magic E10, in-ear so stay put and the best sound at that price range by a country mile.
These are amazeballs.
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/RHA-MA450i-Black-Aluminium-microphone-/dp/B008ET9VY0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357508386&sr=8-2&tag=singletrackma-21 ]RHA's[/url]
Made in Scotland, from girders.
Another Soundmagic E10 fan here, bought after recommendations from friends in the know and very pleased with them.
Thanks guys. E10's bought.
Mr insane you have an email .
J..
For the love of all that's good don't get the £10 skull candy ones, I'd rather listen to the sound of a tenner burning than have those head phones play a tinny, quiet and echo-y affront to sound again.
And breathe.
>*resists urge to comment on wisdom of cycling with ear buds in*<
*fails to resist urge*
Have to spend a fair amount of time getting to and from trails on a canal towpath and this drives me absolutely ****ing nuts. Loads of muppets walking, walking dogs, jogging, riding bikes - all completely and utterly oblivious to anything or anyone coming up behind them.
Loads of muppets walking, walking dogs, jogging, riding bikes - all completely and utterly oblivious to anything or anyone coming up behind them.
This +lots
Also blocking out your only method of sensing impending danger from behind or to the side when cycling seems particularly crazy
I 'king love the look of surprise when I appear alongside them. Close.
Sad when people turn the countryside and a mountain bike into a virtual gym and an exercise bike, but their choice. Meh.
I use the first version of these as they allow you to still hear the traffic.
[url= http://www.aftershokz.co.uk/ ]http://www.aftershokz.co.uk/[/url]
>I use the first version of these as they allow you to still hear the traffic.<
Nup, I still don't get it. In some respects I find that even more moronic than shutting out all other sound. Why is there such a "need" to take portable electronic devices into the country? I'm out on my bike to escape all that sh1t.... increasingly I'm met with an immovable wall of idiots who think it's cool to be wired to the moon while out for a bloody walk.
Sound Magic E10 here too. beats the arse off any other 'budget' 'phones out therea
zokes - MemberLoads of muppets walking, walking dogs, jogging, riding bikes - all completely and utterly oblivious to anything or anyone coming up behind them.
This +lotsAlso blocking out your only method of sensing impending danger from behind or to the side when cycling seems particularly crazy
Yeah, I think deaf people shouldn't be allowed out either!
I have listened to music while cycling for over a decade now, and never once has it affected my ability to use my EYES to see/check what is going on around me, if anything, it has made me more aware of what's going on around me.
I have seen lot of people being oblivious to what is going on around them, earphones in or not.
If you're not confident/experienced enough to wear them when cycling, then don't.
I've been using Sennheiser/Adidas jobs for a few years - behind the head neckband-stylee as IMHO earbuds fall out unless you're doing the bimblemince.
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PMX-680i-Neckband-Integrated/dp/B003WVA6M6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_3&tag=singletrackma-21 ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PMX-680i-Neckband-Integrated/dp/B003WVA6M6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_3[/url]
Don't think you can get them for £35 though, but they do do a similar version without the iPod integration for £30ish
I always use earphones when im out riding on my own, usually just one ear though.
I have listened to music while cycling for over a decade now, and never once has it affected my ability to use my EYES to see/check what is going on around me, if anything, it has made me more aware of what's going on around me.
I have seen lot of people being oblivious to what is going on around them, earphones in or not.
If you're not confident/experienced enough to wear them when cycling, then don't.
How do you know when a rider, lorry or bus is behind you? Or are you constantly swivelling your head once every 10 seconds or so?
>I have listened to music while cycling for over a decade now, and never once has it affected my ability to use my EYES to see/check what is going on around me, if anything, it has made me more aware of what's going on around me.<
That's a neat trick. Your logic would unimpeachable were it not for the fact folk often approach from BEHIND! I cited a specific example of coming up behind people on a canal Towpath (which also happens to be a National Cycle Route) but same applies on any similar path or trail. What you do whilst out on your own is of no concern to me but when folk do this on a busy shared path they are a complete and utter menace.
On a public road it's even more moronic.
If you need something to listen too while riding off-road, may I respectfully suggest that you try finding somewhere more interesting to ride. 🙄
How do you know when a rider, lorry or bus is behind you? Or are you constantly swivelling your head once every 10 seconds or so?
Yes, of course Im always looking behind me for what is coming, you don't?!
Sadly, when riding with others/friends, they rarely check behind them as often as they should, are you one of those?
Just because you come up behind people who aren't paying attention, it doesn't mean they have headphones in, a lot of the time for me, they don't.
Please explain to me why deaf people shouldn't be allowed to ride, walk etc...?
Are you deliberately trying to act the daft laddie?
Nobody said anything about folk who "aren't paying attention." At least someone who isn't paying attention can hear what's going on around them.
If I come up behind someone on a public footpath / cycle path, they have wires hanging out their lugs / muzak blaring away and they cannot even hear a bell - it's complete selfishness. Deafness is a completely different scenario as you well know.
I travel a fair amount and enjoy music- used Shure, Bose, ZH and others. Bought these from the US airport because I broke my Shures. I thought they would be a cheap fix. They are fantastic! I use them for riding in the rain and for gym sessions. They've held up so well. Easily rival headphones in the £50-70 price bracket. Best value-for-money option without a doubt. Mine have got blue wires and earbuds. The pack came with different sizes too. Not sure why they are adveritzed as bass heavy.. The treble and bass are well balanced. Not biased to either.
Forget the skull candy junk and cheap ZH and Bose ones. You have to give them a punt! (I might buy them off you if you decide you dont like them).
i prefer clip ons over ear buds.
they dont fall off and the ones i have (sony iirc) sit half out of the ear so you dont remove the background noise, as long as you dont go silly with the volume.
Spend the money on singing lesson instead.
That way you get an endless supply of free music, can simply change the volume depending on traffic conditions, and walkers (except for the ones wearing headphones) will never be startled when you ride up behind them.
Cheap enough to not care if you break them. I've got the old version and never had an issue. Even went through the washing machine once.
Can also hear background noise.
not sure if anyone has mentioned these but they are by far the best, you can choose from various models but they allow ambient noise which is obviously good when cycling, but they never fall out!
they sell them at the sweatshop amongst other places
I cant be arsed reading that lot, so they have been mentioned, but i use Aftershokz bone conducting earphones when on the bike. They leave your ears free too hear traffic around you and give surprising;ly good sound quality. £65 though.
i found a phillips set of earphones 4 years ago, that were waterproof and quite large "speakers" over your ear, but a removable plastic rubbery blue outer that fitted into your OUTER ear. let noise in, but also music,
i clipped off the right earphones so i just have music in the left.
cannot find similar or replacement ANYWHERE!