Would it be worth paying $20 more for the signature series to get the tangle-resistant cloth cord?? I jog 3-4 times a week. What's your opinion?
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I have enjoyed the tangle-free cord. Sometimes the rubber coated one feels less than sturdy, and the cloth one seems to absorb some sweat so it doesn't drip to the mic and controls.
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I was given the recommendation to buy these buy a friend. When I received mine, I really wished that when I was an athlete I had a pair like these. In my opinion, they are the best athletic wear headphones I have ever recieved. Of course, they're not going to be 100% tangle free all the time, but its rare for my pair to due such. My friends would agree, they're favorite part about these is when going on runs they don't tangle. Since I thought they were brilliant,I gave all my friends who are major athletes some for Christmas. All of them have loved these headphones. My suggestion would be that if you are looking for headphones to meet the requirements you have stated, As long as you do not mind paying a little extra for this feature I would say they would be beneficial for you.
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Depends. I got these for exercise since when I workout I do not care about the sound clarity. They have large diameter sound canals so for me they barely fit and I have to constantly adjust them. Get over-the-ear earphones with good sound isolation if you will be using them for cycling. I'd personally go with over-the-ear balanced armatures with detachable cords (always more expensive initially but cheaper in the long run since they will last forever - you can simply get a new cord once old one is broken). UE TripleFi 10 used to be on sale during each Black Friday 2010-2012 for $100 which is an absolute steal for a triple balanced armature earphones with phenomenal sound. Depends. I got these for exercise since when I workout I do not care about the sound clarity. They have large diameter sound canals so for me they barely fit and I have to constantly adjust them. Get over-the-ear earphones with good sound isolation if you will be using them for cycling. I'd personally go with over-the-ear balanced armatures with detachable cords (always more expensive initially but cheaper in the long run since they will last forever - you can simply get a new cord once old one is broken). UE TripleFi 10 used to be on sale during each Black Friday 2010-2012 for $100 which... » Read More Depends. I got these for exercise since when I workout I do not care about the sound clarity. They have large diameter sound canals so for me they barely fit and I have to constantly adjust them. Get over-the-ear earphones with good sound isolation if you will be using them for cycling. I'd personally go with over-the-ear balanced armatures with detachable cords (always more expensive initially but cheaper in the long run since they will last forever - you can simply get a new cord once old one is broken). UE TripleFi 10 used to be on sale during each Black Friday 2010-2012 for $100 which is an absolute steal for a triple balanced armature earphones with phenomenal sound. « Show Less
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I haven't used m mine for running, but I have for some intense house cleaning. The band doesn't slip and it's pretty good at moisture wicking, although it does need to be washed regularly. Which is totally easy. The headphones come out and go in super easily. The headphones do travel a little in the pockets, but I'm not sure if that would be a problem running or not. They stay put while I'm sleeping, they travel when the headband is slack. Not the highest quality sound, but u get plenty for the money u spend. I've seen other brands sell these for over $100 with the same sound quality just because u can sleep in then. How this helps, good luck! I love my tooks, hopefully u will to o
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I've never had a problem with the smaller cord fraying (with OR without the power curl). That said I really like the power curl keeping the cord organized and that MAY help prevent fraying (both ends of the power cord are secure tightly when completely wrapped). Hope this helps.
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I have used these and other Shure's during all kinds of exercise. As long as you don't snag the cord they will be fine. The reason I have se SE425 is because the set I had before, which was the predecessor to these (E4c) got caught up in a rowing machine and the cable was damaged. Now that they have a replaceable cable you don't have to worry about that kind of thing. And if you are worried about sweat, keep in mind these things are built for stage musicians. Experiment and find the right sleeve and you won't have any problems!
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The cord length is a bit short, and the headphone tends to warm the ears really fast. If you're a runner, I'd recommend getting earphones that hook behind your ears. These are good for walking.
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I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for a bluetooth device... I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for... » Read More I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for a bluetooth device... « Show Less
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Hi DarkHawke, I'm a NYC resident riding the ER-4ps hard (both on the street and when I'm mixing in the studio (yeah, they're that good)) but recently after 2 years of hard use, coiling and so forth the left channel connection is starting to come loose, I've heard this from other people as well, that after a couple of years the connection from the wire to the individual braids begins to sever. That said, they're totally worth every penny even if I had to buy a new pair every year...the money they'll save you on getting hearing aids (I'm looking at all the kids on the subway with apple earbuds at full volume) alone, not to mention fidelity will more than offset the fact that they don't last forever. Hi DarkHawke, I'm a NYC resident riding the ER-4ps hard (both on the street and when I'm mixing in the studio (yeah, they're that good)) but recently after 2 years of hard use, coiling and so forth the left channel connection is starting to come loose, I've heard this from other people as well, that after a couple of years the connection from the wire to the individual braids begins to sever. That said, they're totally worth every penny even if I had to buy a new pair every year...the money they'll save you on getting hearing aids (I'm looking at all the kids on the subway with apple... » Read More Hi DarkHawke, I'm a NYC resident riding the ER-4ps hard (both on the street and when I'm mixing in the studio (yeah, they're that good)) but recently after 2 years of hard use, coiling and so forth the left channel connection is starting to come loose, I've heard this from other people as well, that after a couple of years the connection from the wire to the individual braids begins to sever. That said, they're totally worth every penny even if I had to buy a new pair every year...the money they'll save you on getting hearing aids (I'm looking at all the kids on the subway with apple earbuds at full volume) alone, not to mention fidelity will more than offset the fact that they don't last forever. « Show Less
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I sweat a lot and I have no problems. I don't know how they compare, but they are great at blocking sound. One issue I have discovered is that they need to be smaller for my ears. They give a medium and large pair of ear pieces, but I need small. If I order them they are expensive. I think I would order the smaller ones in the beginning. The cord is great. Fabric and it doesn't tangle!
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I had the same problem with (much, MUCH more expensive) Sennheiser CX400 earbuds - it was awful. I could hear my *hair*, who wants to listen to their hair? Unfortunately, i'm pretty sure all earbuds that have the sound isolation via making full contact between the rubbery part that sits in your ear, and your ear canal itself, are going to conduct some cord noise. No matter what, the cord must be attached in a way that is so integral to the construction that conductivity is a matter of physics. I find these significantly less objectionable than the Sennheisers, in fact I'm not bothered at all (maybe I got used to it?) But with the sound at a decent volume it's hardly noticeable. I really like these (I saw this post when I came looking to buy another pair or two in different colors). So I tried an experiment, on your behalf -- I put the earbuds in my ears, then draped the cord around the back of my neck. I then simulated moving around (hey, I wasn't about to get up off the couch :) by taking the remaining free part of the cord and whipping it around. Not bad, not bad at all. At the resulting length, you'd need to carry your music player approximately at your waist, and with that wrapping strategy it will minimize the cord hitting against things. Bottom line, at the price (plus, doesn't Amazon give you five bucks of free mp3s if you buy them? they did my last pair), go for it, they're better than Sennheisers at three or four times as much money, so ... what the heck, right?
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hi Tina, in fact, i only use these for running. Muy mileage avg is just like yours so, you wont go wrong buying them. Great sound, great battery charge duration. The have an adjustable cable that prevents them from falling. The bluetooth antena is in the left side so you'll always have to carry your bluetooth device (i use them with an iphone) in your left pocket or, put your armband in your left arm. I hope you enjoy them as i do.
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This was one thing I wanted to know as well, thinking of getting a wireless and do 1 ear when I go biking. I thought of the idea of a paper clip to clip the line to the neck of the shirt. Maybe they added a clip feature in next model. Still thinking hard if I should get this.
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this happened to me, too- cord rot and they quit working altogether about two months later. By the time i got around to finding my receipt, it was a month out of warranty. Bummer. Mine did last just about 2 years though (E2C), and i use them for exercising every day, over the ear. Great earphones. I miss them, and the Klipsch S4 i bought as replacements don't sound nearly as good (high end is missing). I may just by the S115 Shures since they are a "dynamic" earphone as well.
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I found them superior to PowerBeats 2 due to:- More secure fit; PowerBeats 2 dislodged about every 1-2 miles while running- Richer sound- Most importantly, the PowerBeats 2 cord kept getting stuck to the back of my neck, so that when I would turn my head the earpiece on the side opposite my gaze would dislodge. Super annoying.
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i go running with mine. i sweat a lot. no problems with slippage. also, i've thrown in ear plugs and used these things while operating a jackhammer. pretty nice to have something interesting (Darn Carlin's Hardcore History) to listen to while working.
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the cords mess up,i just bought a generic on amazon the other day as the original didnt last no tine and they cost almost $30 the others $10 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NV60A00/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1LENG22PRMS3H is the others. love the earphones but i dont think the ar gonna hold up and you get no help from anyone.mine are only about 4 monthes old.I mow lawns and use earmoffs over them so they are well protected.i held of buying these as they were pricey should have just kept buying the cheap ones. buy these and shop around they are good till they break and then you dont mint trashing them. http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics-Sport-Fi-Isolating-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0038W0K2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416010939&sr=8-1&keywords=earbuds&pebp=1416010940548
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I only tried the one as shown (the one with the white V support) so far so good for over a year. I use it for my frequent runs at about 3 times per week, no complaint, no sign of wear or tear.