Although nothing prevents us from using any headset for sports, there is a wide variety of models that have been designed and include specifications adjusted to use in a sports field.
If you usually go out to
run, walk or any other sport in which you usually carry music to accompany or
motivate you, we have selected 13 models of sports headphones that we consider
among the best in the market for different aspects, from comfort to use to
design, sound quality or value for money, so that you find variety and can
adjust the model to what you really need.
Choosing Sports
Earphones, More Than Sound
Of the headset shopping
guides we are developing for you, the one of the sports models is the one that
leaves the usual line. Here the sound quality counts as it should, but it
should not be the only thing to keep in mind.
In general, there are
four extra points to consider when buying a sports headphones:
1. Resistance to water
and sweat
By doing sport it is
logical that we end up sweating. That is why protection and resistance to water
is indispensable. It will also allow us to wash the headphones when finishing
the exercise or not to fear for a rain that surprises us.
2. Ergonomics and grip
Assuming that we are not
going to sit still when we are doing sports, that the headphones, usually of
the intra-auditory type, are firm and key. In addition, they must be models
whose design does not imply a handicap to take them many hours.
3. Bluetooth connectivity
The possibility of
eliminating cables while we play sports is a joy for many. To achieve this you
have to opt for bluetooth connectivity. In those models that are included in
our selection you have to look carefully at the autonomy of the same, and other
extras like the NFC to facilitate the simple pairing with our smartphone or
music player.
4. Cable with musical
controls
If we have to stay with
the cable, it must be much more resistant than other headphones, which does not
easily and ideally wrap it up with integrated controls to manage the volume or
tracks that we are listening to and thus save the terminal or player from the
pocket or wherever we take it.
To these four points we
can add other extras as the reflectability of some elements, for example the
cable, which adds direct safety when doing sports at night, or the hands-free
function if we want to have the possibility to answer a call while we are doing
sport .
Sony SBH70
Sony has sports players
that look like headphones, but if we want to bring our own smartphone or
player, Sony SBH70 is a good choice. For starters are bluetooth, which
saved us the cables with the player, internal type and noise reduction that
comes into action when we use the integrated handsfree.
The design of these models
makes them comfortable to wear whenever you assume that the bulk of the
equipment is held in the neck, and not all adapt to this situation.
FEATURES-SONY SBH70
Electrodynamic- Transducer
Frequency response- 35 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity- 100 dB
Protection -Water resistance IP57
Connectivity-Bluetooth / NFC
Weight -25.7 g
Price -71 euros at Amazon
66 Audio BTS +
If you are looking for
bluetooth headphones but with a supraaural type format, BTS are a classics that
take care of sound as much as ergonomics. In this equipment, the autonomy of 25
hours of continuous music reproduction, as well as its apt certification, is
particularly noteworthy. Bring in the built-in playback controls.
If you use these
headphones with iOS devices you will have an indicator on the screen of the
remaining battery at all times. And if you want to use two computers at a time
with these headphones, the BTS allows you to have two paired at the same time.
66 AUDIO BTS + CHARACTERISTICS
Transducer- Electrodynamic
Frequency Response -
Sensitivity --
Protection - Water resistance IP57
Connectivity- Bluetooth
Weight -71.2 g
Price -55 euros at Amazon
Bose Soundsport
This model of the
prestigious manufacturer Bose is one of the most recognized for sports
not only for its sound with TriPort technology to reinforce the bass, but also
for the cable design, water resistant and lugs like the headphones themselves,
as well as the cases StayHear which are really comfortable once you get used to
them.
The kit is quite
complete, with cable extender, clip to attach to clothes and even a holster
with hook to store comfortably during or after exercise. The model compatible
with Apple iPhone has integrated handsfree.
BOSE SOUNDSPORT FEATURES
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response -
Sensitivity --
Protection Water resistance and sweat
Connectivity -
Weight 18 g
Price 126 euros at Amazon
Sennheiser OCX 686G
Sports
Sennheiser has one of the
most complete ranges of sports headphones. The 686G Sports are the
latest models, available with different designs depending on whether we want
the neck system, the air or like these we recommend: the OCX that are
attached to the ear, which has been a comfortable way to wear them while we
play sports.
The Sennheiser OCXs
Feature integrated controls, have a striking design and are water resistant, including a flat cable to hinder the entanglement of the cable.
Feature integrated controls, have a striking design and are water resistant, including a flat cable to hinder the entanglement of the cable.
BOSE SOUNDSPORT FEATURES
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response 18 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 120 dB
Protection Water resistance and sweat
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight - g
Price 75 euros at Amazon
Sol Republic Realy Sport
Sol Republic has just renewed its
sports headphones with a new model that maintains a solid bass without
excessive power and balanced sound. They carry microphone, volume control and
its design and finish the water and sweat resistant.
The strength of this
model Realy Sport is its FreeFlex system to stay firm in the ear in a
comfortable, carefully designed and without fuss. And they are quick to place
and remove.
SOL REPUBLIC REALY SPORT CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response -
Sensitivity --
Protection Water resistance and sweat
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight - g
Price 85 euros at Amazon
Koss Fitclips
The entry range or
equipment of very small but worthwhile cost have their presence in the range of
sports headphones of the hand of Koss. Their Fitclips are a reference for those
who do not want to spend a lot on a headset but want to use them when they play
sports.
For about 30 euros this
model is comfortable to run, offer acceptable sound quality and can be wet
without problem, in addition to being very resistant. Available in many colors.
KOSS FITCLIPS CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response 15-20000 Hz
Sensitivity 104 dB
Protection Water resistance and sweat
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight - g
Price 33 euros at Amazon
Audio-Technica ATH-CKP500
Opting for good sound quality,
finish and materials is not at odds with doing sports. Recognized brands like
Audio-Technica offer models that adapt to the needs of the continuous activity
without giving up a sound quality that has nothing to envy to classic models.
The new design of the
ATH-CKP500 tries to balance isolation by listening to ambient noise when we
race around town and it is not advisable to go disconnected from what surrounds
us. The pack comes with four adapters of different size and you have to look at
the design of the cable connection with the headphones because they prevent
entanglements with the arms when drifting them directly towards the neck.
AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-CKP500 CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response 20-23000 Hz
Sensitivity 100 dB
Protection Water resistance IPX5
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight 8 g
Price 45 euros at Amazon
Monster iSport Intensity
If there's no denying
that they were created for sport, the veterans Monster iSport Intensity are
among those who are at the top of the list.
Maintaining an acceptable
sound, not to mention especially, is its resistance to water, wear,
entanglements with glasses and other accessories or even protection from UV
rays which makes them especially suitable for outdoor use all the time.
It also comes in a pack
with case, clothes clip and four adapters that reduce outside noise without
isolating the ambient sound, while including a classic and reliable design to
stay fixed during exercise.
MONSTER ISPORT INTENSITY CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response 20-20000 Hz
Sensitivity --
Protection Water resistance and sweat
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight 28 g
Price 80 euros in Redconn
Panasonic RP-HS34
The only Panasonic sports
headset is also one of the models we have selected if you are looking for
serious highlights (driver is 14.2 mm and neodymium) and the lowest price of
all comparative.
The design includes the
sliding hanger behind the ear, where the cable passes. Thus we can regulate the
height of the internal part so that the earpiece is as solidary as possible
with our ear. They are also resistant to water and sweat.
PANASONIC RP-HS34 FEATURES
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency response 10-25000 Hz
Sensitivity 110dB
Protection Water resistance IPX2
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight 9.5 g
Price 12 euros at Amazon
JayBird BlueBuds X
At the opposite end of
the Panasonic model we have the BlueBuds X, earphones of the highest price and
sound phenomenal, with one of the best bass of the models selected.
This is a bluetooth model
(up to 8 devices can be paired) where the autonomy gives for about 8 hours, are
recharged via microUSB and with controls integrated into the cable.
JAYBIRD BLUEBUDS X CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response 20-20000 Hz
Sensitivity 105dB
Sweat Resistance Protection
Bluetooth connectivity
Weight 13.8 g
Price 112 euros at Amazon
Decibullz Contour
The most characteristic
of this model is that its adapters are made of silicone that we can mold
several times by simply immersing them in hot water. Once done we put the
headphones in our ears and we will have them to measure, which ensures that
they will not move from your site and that will be comfortable for a long use.
From there we must bear
in mind that it is not the headphones that offer us a purer sound because they
sin too much to boost the treble and bass in excess. They also perfectly
isolate the noise outside, so care must be taken if we play sports in areas of
the city with traffic.
DECIBULLZ CONTOUR CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response -
Sensitivity --
Protection Water resistance and sweat
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight 13.8 g
Price 46 euros at Amazon
Philips Band ActionFit
It's not the usual thing
in sports headphones, but if you want to run or exercise, you prefer the
headband classics, Philips has one of the best options.
The ActionFit SHQ5200
Are rugged (the cable is kevlar for example) and above all very comfortable. Bass sound is almost guaranteed thanks to its 40 mm neodymium drivers, and they have detachable earbuds for easy cleaning and drying. It also has an open acoustic design so that we do not miss the ambient noise when running.
Are rugged (the cable is kevlar for example) and above all very comfortable. Bass sound is almost guaranteed thanks to its 40 mm neodymium drivers, and they have detachable earbuds for easy cleaning and drying. It also has an open acoustic design so that we do not miss the ambient noise when running.
PHILIPS ACTIONFIT FEATURES
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency Response 18-21000 Hz
Sensitivity 100db
Sweat Resistance Protection
Connectivity 3.5 mm
Weight 99 g
Price 49 euros at Amazon
JBL Synchros Reflect
Bluetooth headsets do not
have to be heavy or cumbersome. This JBL model, winner of several awards
for its design, is the best example. Its cable is not rigid, it effectively
goes around the neck but you will not notice it. And it is reflective, so that
security is another addition.
The quality of sound,
here the bass are the almost absolute protagonists, so keep in mind your
musical profile before you decide.
JBL SYNCHROS REFLECT CHARACTERISTICS
Electrodynamic Transducer
Frequency response 10-22000 Hz
Sensitivity --
Sweat Resistance Protection
Bluetooth connectivity
Weight 13.8 g
Price 89 euros at Amazon
