Someone will remember that vacation is just around the corner, someone is concerned about current trends, but in any case, the desire to play sports and be always in shape is welcomed by both young and old people. It so happened that listening to music during fitness torture (or pleasure) has become the norm for many, especially if you managed to find comfortable and high-quality headphones for this event that fit well, do not upset with quality and sound, and delight with their design.
Let's try to compile a short review of sports headphones, which will help fans to run with music make a choice. All of the models below have earpieces, interchangeable eartips, a dedicated ear hook and a well-deserved reputation in the sports headset market.
During testing, one of the lightest and smallest players from Walkman with radio and support for high audio resolution (Hi-Res Audio) of the NWZ-A15 series was used. Having in its arsenal a digital amplifier, noise and distortion suppressor, the player can work up to two days without recharging, so you should have enough time to run around with it.
Beats PowerBeats 2 Wireless
The Beats brand is probably familiar not only to sports fans, but also to fans of stationary audio equipment. The flagship Wireless version 2 rolled off the assembly line last year and has already won the love of audiophiles with its stylish design, elegant packaging and extremely high-quality assembly, despite the complexity of the design.
Model specifications
The PowerBeats 2 running earphones are available with Bluetooth wireless technology version 3 with all major profiles. The built-in micro remote control allows you to adjust the microphone, volume, as well as accept and reject calls. There were no problems in synergy with smartphones.
Sports headphones are interconnected by a thin cable with a total length of 0.5 m with the ability to adjust. The design of the ear pads is easily located on the ears and behind the neck, and as an additional attachment, you can use a flexible earhook made of soft plastic. The whole system is held quite securely, so there should be no problems while running, the only thing that users sometimes complain about is rubbing behind the ears after an hour of use.
Pros:
- built-in remote control;
- moisture protection;
- build quality;
- wireless system and radio.
Cons:
- price;
- construction can rub the weak points of the earhooks.
The average price of Beats PowerBeats 2 Wireless headphones is 13,000 rubles.
Jabra Sport PulseWireless
This model can rightly be considered the leader of its segment in the category "Best Sports Headphones". The Jabra Sport is equipped with a Bluetooth wireless headset version 4 with waterproof characteristics, a remote control with a microphone and heart rate monitoring that is built directly into the headphones themselves. It is located on the left side of the design and is able to read indicators from the inner ear.
Model specifications
The headset has almost no weaknesses: here is the ability to synchronize with a smartphone, player and camera, and the latest version of Bluetooth with all profiles, and moisture protection, and extremely good ergonomics, and even a radio.
Jabra sports headphones have no behind-the-ears, so the headset clings to the inside of the ear without rubbing soft spots and allows you to run for at least several hours in a row. The set consists of several ear cushions of different sizes with hooks for any (almost) ear.
The control panel is located on the right side of the headset, where you can also see the status indicator, a USB connector and volume control with a call acceptance/end call interface. Separately, it is worth mentioning the weight of the device: sports headphones with a radio weigh only 16 grams.
Pros:
- very good ergonomics;
- build quality and materials;
- moisture protection;
- wireless system;
- heart rate monitor;
- remote with microphone, radio and rich functionality.
Cons:
price
The average price of Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless headphones is 17,000 rubles.
JBL Synchros Reflect BT Sport
Along with the previous model, JBL's wireless sports headphones can also be called a fitness headset favorite. You won't see expensive Jabra features like a heart rate monitor here, but in terms of ergonomics, the Synchros Reflect BT Sport is quite pleasing.
Model specifications
It is attached in a similar way to the "gill" - inside the auricle, but it sits a little less comfortably, and you can get tired of silicone in the ear in about an hour. But JBL has some interesting and really unique things that many sports headphones lack: magnetic clasps that secure the headset around your neck when you're not using it, and a great reflective cable that all motorists will notice in the headlights at night.
Innovative details in ergonomics may seem small, but they speak of the attentiveness and conscientious approach of development engineers. In the ears, the headset stays just fine, there are no problems during jogging or fitness.
Separately, it is worth noting the build quality and the materials used. For its price segment, everything is done for five points: a variety of colors and shades, moisture protection, a microphone and a remote control add functionality and attractiveness to the headphones.
Pros:
- excellent ergonomics;
- build quality and materials;
- wireless systemlatest version;
- attractive and varied design;
- remote with microphone;
- sound;
- price.
Cons:
- no case (need to buy separately);
- In-ear fittings prevent wearing the headset for more than an hour.
The average price of JBL Synchros Reflect BT Sport headphones is 6,500 rubles.
Summing up
Gadgets for fitness activities are becoming more and more: this trend has not bypassed sports headphones. The market offers a wide range of headsets for every taste and color. Having considered the most interesting models in this review, the reader can draw the appropriate conclusions for himself.
We can say with confidence that a wireless headset is perfect for running - it does not interfere with clothing, does not tangle and does not create additional problems. The only disadvantage of this kind of models is the price, but for serious athletes it should not become an obstacle, especially since a more expensive headset allows you to answer a call, check your heart rate, change music in the player or select the desired radio station without being distracted from jogging.
The manufacturers of the models presented in the review are attentive to the needs of athletes - the entire headset has good ergonomics, due to which the headphones do not fall out and are able to perform their functions even in wet weather. In the aggregate of all the positive qualities, the Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless can be called the leader, but for all the convenience and functionality that these headphones possess, you will have to payquite a tidy sum, so it's up to you to find a compromise both in price and in the quality of the headset.
