Is reliability still a big issue with these? I really want a good set of BT headphones for the gym, but hate the over ear or in-ear buds.
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I use them at the gym every day. They went crazy on me one day and would not stop trying to pair with a device. But I let the battery die and they have been fine since. They are comfortable secure when wearing them at the gym.
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I'll raise my hand here as well, I've also been through three pairs with the same issue and also love these earphones. Shure have been fantastic in replacing them for free under warranty. Sadly my most recent pair were lost on a flight, tempted to order these again but would love a pair that doesn't lose sound in one ear and stay in the ear when exercising. Any suggestions?
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I wouldn't suggest it. They aren't sweat- resistant and I think too heavy to stay secure. I would suggest using one of the BT buds from Jaybord or Jabra. Sweat-resistant, can use the phone, listen to music etc.
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So, these buds were purchased as a gift, but when I listened to them and received feedback from the recipient, the sound quality was and continues to be good. Good volume, dynamic range, bass reproduction, and bud-to-ear-hole fit that maximizes comfort, fit, and bass reproduction while limiting external noise. The word out there is that these are one of the best ear buds for the cost with respect to sound reproduction. If the wires stay intact through wear and tear, these will be great. For now, they've only lasted the two months sonce the purchase, so the jury is still out on the durability question..... So, these buds were purchased as a gift, but when I listened to them and received feedback from the recipient, the sound quality was and continues to be good. Good volume, dynamic range, bass reproduction, and bud-to-ear-hole fit that maximizes comfort, fit, and bass reproduction while limiting external noise. The word out there is that these are one of the best ear buds for the cost with respect to sound reproduction. If the wires stay intact through wear and tear, these will be great. For now, they've only lasted the two months sonce the purchase, so the jury is still out on the... » Read More So, these buds were purchased as a gift, but when I listened to them and received feedback from the recipient, the sound quality was and continues to be good. Good volume, dynamic range, bass reproduction, and bud-to-ear-hole fit that maximizes comfort, fit, and bass reproduction while limiting external noise. The word out there is that these are one of the best ear buds for the cost with respect to sound reproduction. If the wires stay intact through wear and tear, these will be great. For now, they've only lasted the two months sonce the purchase, so the jury is still out on the durability question..... « Show Less
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I had to have mine replaced after less than a month. The volume/skip controls were the reason I had it replaced. The connector rusted I think. With my current ones I have been very careful in protecting them from direct skin contact. 3 months later and still good. I really don't think they are sweat resistant.
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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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hi, its been a few months so maybe you already got these or something else? I just tried dancing in these today and they held up ok. The freedom is amazing..but I haven't cut totally loose with these yet. I started but then popped a shoe lace. So, after I get a new lace I will see how far these buds can hang with me & hopefully update this. Thanks. p.s. audio quality and volume are like higher-end buds. Im running these with a Cowon X7. Update: ====== the cord connecting the ear buds is sticky, even on sweaty skin to some extent but enough to throw these when really throttled up. To fix that I clipped the cord to my hair in back. Now I can spin my hair flat and top it, too, without any problem with these buds. I pushed it past where I normally would have lost regular ear buds also, and they work fine. The trick is keeping that cord off your back and getting those ear tips right (those triangle shaped things that fit on the ear buds). Its an awesome device, very well thought out. If I could change anything though I would add a grove on the ear buds so that the ear tips dont slip down the ear stalk. A set of ear buds, regardless of who makes them, lasts me about month, and my record is about 3 months. So, time will tell how sweat proof they really are. Overall, I am extremely happy with these so far, extremely because they weren't just a replacement but so far an improvement. Good luck.
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Well check your warranty, I'm not sure what it is.You got a year out of em, based on my experience you didi pretty good. I've never had a pair of headphones last a year. I hope you got the service plan. I got it on my beats but since they only lasted two months, I took them back and never used it. Headphones are notorious for failing, if you spend real money, next time, get the plan. I suspect you're s.o.l.
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Hello Mark, I like to use these working out or doing outdoor work. They have decent bass. I like think chunky bass, and these provided good quality. My only gripe is that headphones ( after a while ) stop working. I have tried Beats by Dre ear buds and they provide better base. The price is key factor in that equation. If you need them for travel, or around the house, either Bose or Beats (Over the Ear) are the best ones on the market. But for outdoor needs, these are the right price.
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Did you somehow break these? I would definitely recommend reaching out to Klipsch. Most likely wear and tear or accidentally breaking these seen covered but it never hurts to ask and be honest about it. I love these headphones id be devasted if I lost or broke these. Luckily you could typically find another pair for under $100
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I've had my pair about a year with zero problems. I wouldn't worry about the build quality.
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from my own experience I can't recommend the B&W; C5B. they do sound very good BUT don't stay in my ears. they were intended for use at the gym and outdoor activities (ie. yard work). all attempts to make them fit failed. my search for the right in-ear buds continues. wish I could've "tried before buy", expensive lesson. good luck to you.
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the bass is very good. but the volume isn't up to par, I'd like them to be louder. I've been looking, the Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphone. are loud enough but not sure that is the sound that I'd be looking for. I own a pair of V-Moda m 100's and love them. only if they'd make a bt headphones.
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IMO, these would not be good for the gym because if you bend over or lean too far these over the ear headphones would fall off. I would recommend checking out the behind the head style of headphones. Kinivo makes them as well.
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I've used these quite a few times at the gym. I looped the cables over my ears, and had zero problems. I haven't used them at the gym in a while though because they do not isolate sound as well as other earbuds that I have used, namely etymotic er4p and westone 3. If falling out is your only concern, these are fantastic. If sound isolation is also a concern of yours, maybe try looking at a pair of etymotic or shure and use the foam tips.
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For running there is no better set of headphones that I have used. For the gym they are ok and I only say that because these "headband" style headphones are never great in the gym because laying down on your back will not be possible when wearing these because the band will touch the floor. I have used these for multiple races and I absolutely love them. I use them in the gym but take them off when using the bench press for example.
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I thought it was just me! I got my pair in summer '07, and they failed less than a year later. I had them replaced via Shure, and now the replacements have failed again. I don't use them excessively - they just seem to wear out. Other than the high probability of failure, these headphones are awesome.