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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
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