Are the pins plastic or metal? Some reviewers have complained about the clanking noise. Did anyone find that to be a problem during workout?
1419908
I think the pins are plastic. The weighs are a bit noisy during motions that flip the weights upside-down. It's not too loud, but it could annoy others if they're sleeping or watching tv.
1419909
The pins are plastic. The noise are made when there are two or more weights being used since the plates on the side clank on each other when you're doing, say, a hammer biceps curl. It's not really a problem (for me, at least) because when I work out I'm watching T.V. or listening to music. It will be if you're working out besides a sleeping baby, perhaps.
914428
Plastic. After used it for some time now, I found that the earbuds kept falling out of my ears. I used it for work out. Need better design to stay in the ears.
258488
They are plastic. I have had this for a month now with no problems at all. I don't crank down on the fittings when I tighten them however
1230474
I've been using mine for working out at a gym and I haven't had any malfunctions due to sweat. But the manual for these headphones say that sweat may cause damage to the internal parts. So I guess I've just been lucky ? . Hope this helps
1875443
I use these headphones at the gym... Yeah you do hear some clanging and banging in the background when you aren't listening to music, but when you are, they're pretty isolated, the volume goes up quite a bit so that really eliminates much of the external sound. But these about 3 or 4 months back and don't really have any complaints, great buy for the price!
602202
I have not experienced any issues when I go out walking or jogging, but that is the extent of my exercising. I do not do much weightlifting, although I wear these things all day long and haven't had issues with them falling off. During work I only hang one side since my headphone for work uses the other ear. :)
1927438
The pins are metal. The backing is cardboard that gets tacked in around the edges. It was the only thing I was disappointed in when assembling it, but it honestly hasn't been an issue.
91410
Mine is load when mixing. I wouldn't call it metal on metal but you can certainly hear the machine working. So I think what you are hearing is probably normal. And it's worth it because the bread is fabulous when it's done.
629713
They are plastic. They hold up pretty well but do make a bit of noise going down the sidewalk. The reason for plastic is that it gives the gearboxes some "give" meaning they will slide vs. dig in. This eliminates alot of pressure on the gearboxes.
418634
The cans as well as the mounts are plastic. The piece that the mounts connect to and cross the top of your head are metal. They sound good and I like them alot.
1188021
As far as the cables working on the pulleys, there's very little noise. However, if you drop the devices you're using and allow the weights to slam onto the stack, it is possible to make noise. There's a rubber shock absorber on the bottom of the weight stack that helps alleviate noise. If moderate care is taken during workouts, noise should not be a problem.
1657724
As phrased your question could be interpreted two ways so I'm going to be nitpicky. The metal portion of the headphone connector is straight BUT the plastic portion that the metal pin is mounted in is at a 90 angle to the pin. I think this means that these headphones are not for you.
1042938
I make sure to place lube on the track and I sprayed WD40 were the "pedals" can be adjusted. I also took the plastic covering off were the arms attach and realized it was the source of some of the noise. I WD40'd that area and replaced the covers. The noise or grinding sound stopped. Occassionally I still spray WD40 on the pedals. Ultimately you can call in the warranty folks for some troubleshooting if it is still a problem for you. I have had my elliptical for over a year and aside from the occassional noise it gets a lot of use!
801325
So far they seem fine. I have had over 150 lbs on them so far and no problems. The metal rings on the stops were a problem until I super glued them. The ones on the low cable were so loose when I was doing low rows the metal ring got stuck and stripped some of the coating off down to the wire. Didn't like that but since the glue I have had no problems.
1365231
I had a problem with the threaded holding pin breaking after a while, normally these are case hardened pins and the first one I've ever had break. I replaced it myself and have had no problems since, maybe just a bad pin or metal?
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.
1960200
There is a metal pin, the kind that pokes through clothing. Beware, these are cheaper and do break fairly easy. I bought them to hand out to kids while on patrol, but if these are for a birthday party or other celebration, spend the money and get better ones.