Best Sports Headphones 2015

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CNet reviews the best sports headphones for your sweaty, stinkin' ears.

More headphone manufacturers are making headphones for an active lifestyle that require a more secure fit, long-term comfort, and durable resistance to sweat and grime. Many of the newer earbud models also include an ergonomic fit that locks into place, preventing the piece from falling out in action. Finally, you can also find silicone-wrapped designs and even waterproof headphones for swimmers. Your workout deserves a soundtrack no matter what sport you choose, so we've rounded up this list of our favorite performance-friendly headphones to get you started.


Bose Freestyle Earbuds
While it may not be the best-sounding headphone for the money, the Bose Freestyle's superior design and comfort level make it a go-to choice for anyone seeking a sporty and stylish in-ear model.
Price: $116.95 - $129.99 Check prices
4 stars EXCELLENT

Klipsch Image S4i Rugged
While serious runners may find that the S4i Rugged in-ear headphones won't stay in their ears that securely, they're an excellent pair for gym and everyday use.
4 stars EXCELLENT

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless
While it's a bit overpriced, the Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless is among the best wireless sports earphones.
Price: $169.99 - $199.95 Check prices
3.5 stars VERY GOOD

Audio Technica ATH-CKP500 SonicSport
Offering a comfortable, secure fit and strong sound for a reasonable price, Audio-Technica's ATH-CKP500 earphones are one of the better in-ear sports headphone models available.
Price: $42.90 - $44.95 Check prices
3.5 stars VERY GOOD

Polk Audio UltraFit 3000
Since they won't fit everyone equally well, the Polk UltraFit 3000 headphones will seem great to some users and not so great to others.
Price: $66.00 - $79.99 Check prices
3.5 stars VERY GOOD

Monster iSport Intensity In-Ear Headphones (Green)
While in sound quality the Monster iSport Intensity earphones are a step down from the noise-isolating Immersion models, they offer good sound and a comfortable, secure fit with an open design that will appeal to folks who don't like having eartips jammed into their ears.
3.5 stars VERY GOOD

JayBird Gear BlueBuds X
The Jaybird BlueBuds X are impressively small wireless sports earphones that offer a secure fit -- but the $170 price just feels too high.
Price: $124.99 - $169.99 Check prices
3 stars GOOD

Bose SEI2 & SEI2i
While they're no bargain, the Bose SEI2 and SEI2i have an appealing, sweat-resistant design, are very comfortable to wear, and offer decent sound.
Price: $149.99 Check prices
3.5 stars VERY GOOD
 

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I always used the $20 jobs. Then I got my wife the JayBird Blue Buds and the sound and comfort difference is amazing. After using them it sucked going back to my crappy skull candy piles of shit. Thanks for the post Savage, I'm looking for nice ones right now.
 

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For me bose is the best, I've tried many but just the way the sound is delivered and how comfortable they feel I wouldn't go with any other
 

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Skull Candy was what I used until about 2 weeks ago when I switched to Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Bluetooth Headphones.

The team can have the stereo blasted very loud and I don't hear it with these on.

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Don't get Beats. They're garbage and fall apart way too soon. Those Monsters are pretty good, had them for two years before they started breaking apart in certain areas. Now I just use $15 Skullcandy ear buds.
 

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I am looking for some ne headphones, I am sick of the iPhone ear buds I have been using. Thanks.
 

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I get the chops so they stay in, but ya they are perfect. Usually last a year or 2 for under 20 bucks and sound is great
http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Chops-Buds-Black-Earbuds/dp/B00C2B2W9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434821603&sr=8-2&keywords=skullcandy+chops

Those looks pretty sweet. I do notice that the Panasonic's i've been using I have to adjust quite often or they sort of start to slip out when running, lifting I have no issues but when running they start to slip. I may give those a shot for $15.
 

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Skull Candy was what I used until about 2 weeks ago when I switched to Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Bluetooth Headphones.

The team can have the stereo blasted very loud and I don't hear it with these on.

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Damn, don't those get all nasty sweaty when working out?
 

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Those of you using Skullcandy Chops, have you tried out their In-Ear model as well? I'm on the fence if they are worth the extra $30 as I really like my in-ear headphones I have now but I have to adjust them 24/7 when running or they slip/fall out.

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Screw all that shit. No matter what I try somehow the cord always pulls them out. Ive tried every single style and they all irritate me. I wont wear the big headphones because they look retarded as fk. (No offense sf lol)

Ive been waiting for 4 months for my ownphones. Completely 200% wireless ear buds biult specifically for the contour of each individuals inner ear. I get them in august!!!
 
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Screw all that shit. No matter what I try somehow the cord always pulls them out. Ive tried every single style and they all irritate me. I wont wear the big headphones because they look retarded as fk. (No offense sf lol)

Ive been waiting for 4 months for my ownphones. Completely 200% wireless ear buds biult specifically for the contour of each individuals inner ear. I get them in august!!!

$300 per pair? I could buy 46 pairs of these for that amount. Damn!
 

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Screw all that shit. No matter what I try somehow the cord always pulls them out. Ive tried every single style and they all irritate me. I wont wear the big headphones because they look retarded as fk. (No offense sf lol)

Ive been waiting for 4 months for my ownphones. Completely 200% wireless ear buds biult specifically for the contour of each individuals inner ear. I get them in august!!!

Let me know how these sound brother. These are very intriguing.
 

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$300 per pair? I could buy 46 pairs of these for that amount. Damn!

I spent 200 on dre beats crap that fell out worse than my 10$ skull candys so i didnt think 300 was that bad. Dre beats made me feel like i had a stiff neck...I couldnt turn to look anywhere because the dam cord on my neck wouldn't slide and it would pull one out. Ive about killed people over my headphones annoying me. It will ruin a workout. Not sure why gyms think people can work out to taylor swift
 

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I love my $6 jobbies. They are cheap, sound good, stay in my ears, and at that price I can keep spares around.
 

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