Is this headphone suitable for workouts? How are the outer covering on wires, are they sweat/moisture resistant?
1416235
They are great for working out, the ear pieces stay in your ears very well. As for being moisture resistant, I have accidentally washed my pair twice in the last year and a half and they still work great.
1416236
I've had no problems with mine and I use mine at work and the gym. They are solid thicker gage wires. Great quality. I want a second pair just because....lol
1416237
The outer covering of the wires are great, they're water resistant and easy to tangle. I've used them for workouts and they've been fine. They don't fall out because the headphones come with 3 different sized earbuds; so u can pick whichever one fits ur ear best.
1416238
I occasionally use these to work out. They are decent if you want to use them for weight lifting or something else where you aren't moving very fast. I run in them occasionally but they do fall out a lot once I start to sweat.
1416239
These headphones are very fragile, so no I would not recommend using these for workouts. Although the sound quality is nice, they break easily.
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.
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.
1624319
I use the headphones I already had. They are not waterproof, but they work great and I have never had any trouble. I don't take anything in the water, I only run with it. I have run in the rain without issues. I believe that any brand of headphones will work.
1893972
I have used these and other Shure's during all kinds of exercise. As long as you don't snag the cord they will be fine. The reason I have se SE425 is because the set I had before, which was the predecessor to these (E4c) got caught up in a rowing machine and the cable was damaged. Now that they have a replaceable cable you don't have to worry about that kind of thing. And if you are worried about sweat, keep in mind these things are built for stage musicians. Experiment and find the right sleeve and you won't have any problems!
1983495
Yes so far these have been great. Its nice because the electrical part is further from the ear than normal ear buds. I sweat plenty during my workouts and where them in foggy damp areas. Plus they have a lifetime guaruntee if I remember correctly so just replace them if something happens.
1590637
Hey mike to b honest i run bout 3miles every other day n work out 4-5 a week. They stay on my ears and, as far as sweat im ok with it.I mean sweat is sweat..but I give 2 thumbs up that on my behave good luck..oh sound is good.
85456
I would advice not to work out with it as you could hear the sounds of wires rubbing,futhermore I believe the materials aint made for working out. the earphones would b a very good companion for listening to music while travelling in vehicles or simply chilling.
1983496
I have had them for several months; I use them for running and working out in the gym. I have perspired heavily while using them and have had no problems with them at all. I do make sure I dry them off before I put them away. They don't have the clarity of high $ earbuds but are really good for the price. I am very impressed with the snug fit, they have never fallen out during a run.
1065046
You'll get the headphones sweaty if you're using it at the gym, they're unfortunately not sweat-proof.
579987
It is for my wife. I don't use them when exercising. minor discomfort when on too long, but I adjust them and they are fine. great sound, good battery life.
1144367
Yes and yes. I have been using the same pair for my workouts for about 2 years now without any damage. They work just as well as the first day I bought them. I'd give them a 10 in terms of durability, a 10 for their functionality, and a 6.5-7.0 for sound quality (they are for casual listening, not studio monitors).
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
1937484
I use them when I'm walking and riding my bike ... they're great. I think they'd be equally good for running, unless you sweat from your ear canals, lol. E.g., the pad is entirely inside your ear canal. The larger part that rests in the concave of your ear is hard plastic, not affected by sweat. The cables may gradually be affected by exposure to body moisture, but they can be detached and replaced.
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.
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.
2010185
Yes, no problem at all. The one hing that can happen is in the really hot weather, when you sweat, the sweat gets in your ears too! But that happens with all earphones I've ever owned. Just take them out, wipe them and your ear canal out and you are good to go