would they be ok to use in the gym? (mildly sweaty, mostly lifting weights, not heavy cardio) or might they be vulnerable to sweat damage/shorting out
1440557
Scott, Although not conceived as a "sports" model, I wear these phones while exercising often. I have worn them hiking steep mountain trails (just returned today from Banff, Canada), spinning, kayak camping ... you name it! I have sweat with them on and even hiked in the rain with them on. No damage to the headphones. Mine fit tight in my ears without behind the ear supports. I have never had them fall out (except when the cord is snagged on a tree branch). If they fit you as well as me they should work well during exercise. BTW - The audio reproduction is outstanding.
1440558
The earbuds themselves would be okay, but the cable is rubber coated and i don't think it would be durable enough. A heavy pull would do a number on these cables. look for a pair where the cable is wrapped.
1440559
Scott,Although not conceived as a "sports" model, I wear these phones while exercising often. I have worn them hiking steep mountain trails (just returned today from Banff, Canada), spinning, kayak camping ... you name it! I have sweat with them on and even hiked in the rain with them on. No damage to the headphones. Mine fit tight in my ears without behind the ear supports. I have never had them fall out (except when the cord is snagged on a tree branch). If they fit you as well as me they should work well during exercise. BTW - The audio reproduction is outstanding. Scott,Although not conceived as a "sports" model, I wear these phones while exercising often. I have worn them hiking steep mountain trails (just returned today from Banff, Canada), spinning, kayak camping ... you name it! I have sweat with them on and even hiked in the rain with them on. No damage to the headphones. Mine fit tight in my ears without behind the ear supports. I have never had them fall out (except when the cord is snagged on a tree branch). If they fit you as well as me they should work well during exercise. BTW - The audio reproduction is outstanding.
2056377
I use them in the gym and on the stair climber machine. They are fine. Not sure about running but would think they would work ok.
2058969
I've been wearing them to the gym almost daily. They are very durable (cord is thicker than others that I've had). The actual silicone earbuds themselves will eventually wear out. They come with about 6 sets of replacements so that shouldn't be an issue either.
418461
I haven't tried using them yet at the gym. They seem like they would work awesome though, because I rest the frame right above my ears and they stay in place very well. I would not be able to answer as far as the sweat issue.
432900
No. I think moisture and sweat would damage these headphones over a short amount of time.
214296
Just keep in mind that these are not sweat resistance and they might create excess heat around your ears when working out. I know the sweat can deteriorate the fake leather around the earcups and, if one of the drivers gets wet (or even the left earcup "b" button), they'll get ruined. You may want to look at sweat resistant earbuds instead, something like the Powerbeats or Bose SIE2 earbuds.
1150567
I do use them at the gym but when doing cardio I use my towel often, better safe than sorry.
1167563
they are pretty durable i'd say... have been using them while working out and sleeping, and it still works fine. HOWEVER, its extremely uncomfortable
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.
1089047
Actually, they can be worn during any physical activity. Since I'm a gym rat they work great during interval or circuit training. Try them either way and I'm sure you'll be pleased.
418458
Yes you may use the headphones while working out but keep in mind that when doing chest it may be uncomfortable since the band wraps around the back off your head. Yes they're sweat resistant.
681948
Yes. I don't recommend them if you're planning to wear them while working out though. The microphone portion is not waterproof and sweat gets into it, causing it to force songs to skip or even try to call people.
1802476
First of all these are my favorite headphones. I keep them by my computer and use them for casual listening, music, youtube, etc. They are very comfortable. However, if you sweat in them, the sweat will soak into the cups. So I would probably not use them at the gym.
2132440
I would not use them in the gym. Walking around, they are good. The headphones are snug but could fall off during rapid movements.Basically they were not meant for working out.
2280383
We are sure some customers have used them at the gym, but this model is not designed for that application. There is no sweat resistance on the headphones and the larger ear cushion material may wear down more quickly when exposed to sweat/moisture. Also, in some cases, the volume control and tracking buttons on the cable itself may malfunction if moisture gets inside the control box. For use at the gym, we have the SIE2i headphones (designed for iPhone only).
2153842
Definitely, I use them at the Gym, for an extra tight workout... Thanks, Noe
1907405
they may be too lose to use at the gym depending on how tightly they fit on your head. in my case i use them at home or when commuting. in the summer they feel like ear warmers! so I dont think it would be a good idea to use them at the gym. I recommend using sony headphones that go in the ear for gym purposes. I currently use: Sony MDREX58V/VLT In-Ear Headphones when I go to the gym : )