5 of the Best Sports Earphones
Words: Charlie Thomas
Training at the gym, going for a run, cycling along the seafront – they aren’t quite the same without music. You can’t just don your standard headphones when breaking a sweat though. First things first, they aren’t likely to stay in place and when running, chances are they’ll fall straight of your head. Also, exercising leads to sweating and you wouldn’t want to damage those shiny new noise-cancelling headphones now, would you? All of the top audio brands now offer dedicated sports earphones though; so if you’re on the search for a new set then look no further.
BANG AND OLUFSEN EARSET 3I
Bang and Olufsen’s innovative designs are as pleasing to look at as they are to hold and these EarSet headphones are no exception. Each earphone component can be moved around to the contours of your ear too, creating the perfect customised fit.
Bang and Olufsen EarSet 3i, £120 from Bang and Olufsen
BOSE SIE2I
These in-ear headphones from Bose are sweat and weather-resistant, meaning that you can push yourself to the max, each and every workout. They feature Bose’s signature sound quality too, which is, of course, renowned within the industry.
Bose SIE2i, £129.95 from Bose
SONY XBA S65
Whilst there is a large emphasis on delivering a secure fit, Sony have not scrimped on sound quality with these sport earphones. The Balanced Armature drivers have been tweaked to deliver up to 105 decibels, so you’ll hear more of the music you love.
Sony XBA S65, £79 from Sony
BOWERS AND WILKINS C5
If there is one brand to challenge Bang and Olufsen in the design stakes, it’s Bowers and Wilkins. The C5’s innovative Secure Loop design deploys once inside your ear, giving you the confidence you need during the most rigorous of workouts.
Bowers and Wilkins C5, £149.99 from Bower and Wilkins
BEATS BY DRE POWERBEATS
If you can get past the slightly garish colours of the Beats by Dre Powerbeats, you’ll enjoy a product that produces unparalleled bass reproduction. They cleverly let in a small amount of ambient noise too, so when you’re out running you’ll remain safe.
Beats by Dre Powerbeats, £119.95 from Beats by Dre
By Charlie Thomas Twitter charlieacthomas
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