How do these hold up to sweat at the gym? On the MIE2is, sweat would make the volume/skip controls go nuts - did the SIE2i fix that?
1624059
they don't hold up to sweat and will break in a month. known problem but bose denies. Numerous complaints r/t sweat breaking the mic or the controls on the internet. Mine did the vol/skip thing after three weeks and then the mic went dead. Bose will replace but for $149 you shouldn't have these issues
1624060
I gave these to my granddaughter for a Christmas present. She hasn't had them long enough to know. I have similar ones and have not had a problem. I walk 3 miles every day and use them every time
1624061
Haven't had any problems with sweat on the controls. What I love about them is that they don't let sweat get in the ears which was always a problem with others I used. I use these about 5 to 6 times a week for working out and have not had a problem so if it was an issue, I would have encountered it. Also the clip is worthless to me since the cable slides and then tugs, therefore I don't use it. Can't comment on the armband since I also don't use it.
1624062
It seems to work fine for me, and I've used them pretty much every day for the past few weeks while working out.
1624063
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.
1624064
Didn't have the previous version. However, these are great only one issue and I have put them through the paces. Only issue I have is that since I have a Life Proof case, some times when I connect them via the Life Proof adapter it doesn't recognize them as more than just headphones. When plugged directly to the phone or iPod they work like they should. Hope this helps.
1624065
After almost one year, they are not working. Only one ear works at a time unless you wiggle the cable. I'm contacting Bose now as I am not sure of their warranty.
1533745
I have sweat quite a bit with these but have had no issues. I've even brought them into saunas. The only thing that might happen is you'll create a "seal" in your ear with the earbud after your sweat gets into your ear. All I do is move them slightly to release the seal.
720787
Amazing. Thank you for that post!That's exactly what I was wondering about--if Shure made some of these that didn't actually crack. I'm sure professionals have many pairs of in-ear monitors but I can't imagine anyone would be happy with them cracking all the time.Do you workout at all in your e4c's by the way?(And do or can you wear them in the same manner, wrapping then around the ear?)
539995
I sweat heavily and haven't had a problem with mine. Been using them for several years - lost one set - the only issue I had was with ear wax but was not hard to fix.
720785
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?
1355255
They're sweat proof enough in that I've never had a problem with mine due to them getting wet at the gym... I don't use the little foam covers for the ear buds though.
1619610
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.
1686860
I wouldn't recommend this version for activities where there is the potential for them to have a lot of sweat around. Bose makes a sport version that have better resistance to sweat. They do stay in the ear very well
716214
My gym is in my garage, Ill see in a few minutes....I went out and tried em out, and found that they work fine in that regard, as long as you cinch the Headband down slightly snug. My phone powers these plenty loud as well.
656053
Mine have been awesome... sound is incredible. I work out four days a week and no issues so far!
971426
They stay well and are sweat proof like the sports model. The problem I had was my ear canal cartilages would get sore after prolonged use unfortunately. Most people don't seem to be having that issue though.
260416
The headphones are great and handle sweat, in terms of ruggedness (I haven't broken them so far... and I sweat a lot - 6 mile runs). In terms of usability, if sweat gets in between the headphones and the air seal you create with your ear, then you have to pull off the rubber cover and blow the moisture out of the tube (takes 30 seconds or less), otherwise the sound will be muffled. These are the best "cheap" workout headphones I have found. The next step up would be Zennheiser PMX 70. They are twice as expensive.
623234
I use them when I workout, but when I run with them and sweat, sweat does get in them and I occasionally have to wipe the sweat off, but I haven't had a problem with them not working at the time, if anything just needed to remove the sweat.
1590636
Sweat resistant? I've seen no problem with them when I work out. I do some pretty intense workouts too. Just don't let them get yanked out of your ear. Had to glue mine back together! Hahaaa
1150565
Yes, I have had these headphones just since May 29, 2014, but I take them to the gym everyday. I wear them for cardio on a machine that is like a cross country skiing machine where your arms and legs are moving simultaneously. They stay on fine-in fact the fit is snug but not too tight. I have also shot baskets with them on--not playing in a game--but just a shooting drill I do. No problems. They are not sweat resistant, but I try to wipe the rubber ear cuffs off after each time at the gym so the salt does not corrode them quickly.
857000
Did not have the MIE2i but really enjoy the Freestyle. Touted to be more sweat resistant which is certainly true. Have many sets but like these the best.
1977131
Definately no... In fact mine did not last too long. I do heavy cardio and the sweat got to them and ruined them. After a while the sound quality went down to where I was hrating garbled mess and echoes. I thought it was my iPhone but when I plugged the headphones to another unit I got the same results.