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Anyone have any good recommendations from experience!

I'm on my 3rd set, Seinnheiser in ear buds, bass is pish and they fall out despite almost pushing them right up to my brain!

I want strong bass and an earbud that wont fall out!

Anyone? Listen to a lot of bass heavy stuff but current phones just give tinnie treble, its awful.

JJ

In reply to jazzyjackson: If you've been watching the TdF you'll notice that the riders all use sticky tape to secure their ear buds for their race radios.

In reply to kevin stephens:

But they do tend to just have the one.

In reply to kevin stephens:

Not really what I had in mind when I was thinking about good bass and sound quality.

If I use hostage tape I could potentially tear my ears off after every ride!

That might be ok if I've been listening to Marylin Manson but I'm more of a jazz music man...shoo bop...cha cha cha schwiiiinnnngggggg. NOT

In reply to andy:

One ear?

In reply to jazzyjackson: One earphone. I assume so they can also hear what's going on around them.

In reply to andy:

never, they're listening to Shabba Ranks in mono for sure!

In reply to jazzyjackson: Phillips do some over the ear sport earphones for about £30 in HMV, just the job for what you're after & you can wash them under the tap too!

In reply to jazzyjackson: shure e2c totally in ear and soundproofing for good bass. don't blame met if you get run over though. . .

In reply to jazzyjackson: i have a pair of sennheiser over the ear type - with band around back of your head (just below your cycling helmet). Can't rembember how much they were - but they sound great.

In reply to jazzyjackson:

I've been using Seinnheiser Sport Buds for 6 years and I love them - so sorry I can't help you. (and I like my bass!)

E

In reply to Removed User:

errr. thanks : 0

In reply to Enty:

thanks for your post. v helpful

In reply to Removed User:

shure get great reviews, could be worth a try. ta

In reply to jazzyjackson:

De rien.

E

In reply to jazzyjackson:

The SoundMagic E30's might be worth a look. They're designed to be worn in the 'over ear' position, but can be worn as normal. I've got a pair of the slightly older E10's and the sound quality is (in my opinion) extremely impressive. The reviews all seem to be very positive as well.

In reply to Tricky:

Thanks for that : )
checking review now.

In reply to jazzyjackson:

It's bad enough hearing what's going on round about you when you're going at anything like a respectable speed when you're wearing a helmet. Listening to music whilst riding on the road strikes me as nothing less than barmy.

Imagine trying to fight an insurance claim if you've been wearing headphones when you were struck from behind by some careless knobhead who didn't give you enough space.

Amazing that this thread got as far as it did before somebody pointed out this obvious problem.

I like to be able to hear what's coming up behind me and hear the sounds of the countryside.

In reply to jazzyjackson: If you wear headphones whilst cycling you're an idiot. Your vulnerable enough on a bike as it is without depriving yourself of your hearing. RIP

In reply to Lord of Starkness:

Couldn't agree more. Don't say you weren't warned!

In reply to jazzyjackson: Bose IE2 headphones. These never come out, are comfortable and have great sound.

In reply to Fraser:

So how does a car that's going to kill me sound different to on that isn't? I sure cant tell. Silent death buses on the other hand....

I can still hear fine with my earphones on, cant even hear the music over wind noise going downhill

In reply to NIGBEE:

Er duh! It's to do with maximising your awareness of what's going on around you. If I can hear something approaching even just a wee bit better than with headphones on, that'll do for me.

In reply to jazzyjackson: there are two main design of sport headphones. Those which exclude ambient noise for use in the gym (gym sound system,machines,grunters,etc)and those designed to let ambient noise to filter through (for runners etc)so that approaching traffic and other potential hazards can be heard. Sport phone v sound quality is always gonna be a compromise anyway - different design demands.

Personally I use for running and gentle mtbing but couldn't justify for roadbiking which is hazardous enough anyway.

In reply to simonclimbs:

What? all the time with no exceptions?

E

In reply to Fraser:

So what do you do if you hear something approaching? How does it change the way you ride? Part of my commute is along a busy road with an almost constant flow of traffic, which one sounds like it will hit me?

In reply to Fraser:

Take your advice and stick it up yer arse!

In reply to Rigid Raider:

The thread wasn't intended as a platform for sad people to give lifestyle advice to everyone else!

In reply to jazzyjackson:

Class.

In reply to Submit to Gravity:

he did ask for it! ; )
Safety nazi

In reply to jazzyjackson:

Forgive me, I had you figured for someone with at least a bit of common sense. I genuinely hope you don't come to regret your arrogance and ignorance.

PS you were the one asking for advice, not me. Don't ask for it if you can't take it.

In reply to Fraser:

i asked about earphones. why did u have me figured for someone with a "bit common sense" ? when did I ask you for a safety analysis of enjoying music when I ride? get a life and stop hijacking threads with unwanted advice ; )

In reply to jazzyjackson:

are you new to UKC?

In reply to kevin stephens:

should know better but the tone of these assholes prompts a certain response ; )

Can't believe they climb with such a risk averse attitude! They prob buy insurance against bed wetting.

In reply to jazzyjackson:
Well if you want my opinion re your climbing analogy. Climbing is not about being risk averse but risk management. When I climb at Gogarth I wear a helmet, when I cycle I like to hear what's going on around me. Also for me the intrusion of music would detract from the enjoyment of cycling

In reply to jazzyjackson: Like it Jazzy...insurance for bed wetting lol! Some sound life advice in that lot, you should be grateful, all you wanted was a litle more bass! Personlly I reckon the Misterons are worth asking

In reply to jazzyjackson: From Bradley Wiggins: "He added: "[People] shouldn't be riding along with iPods and phones and things on"

In reply to jazzyjackson:

Actually, jazz is more: flibbedy bow flibbedy bow flibbedy bow wow wow, shibbedy bum bum do, shibbedy bum bum do, dah dah da-woo...

In reply to jazzyjackson:


You got advice regarding them.



When I saw your profile saying you were 32. By that age, most of us have acquired some - clearly you are an exception.



You're coming across as the one with the attitude problem here pal. When you grow up a bit, you'll hopefully realise that.
Unless you're knocked off your bike first.

In reply to jazzyjackson:

The Muppet Show, more like.

In reply to kevin stephens:


NO

In reply to Fraser:

yawn.....

In reply to sebrider:

Good point Sir. I will seek their sage advice asap. I can guarantee their super-human perspective is light years away from some of the nannying soap box chutney ferrets that roam UKC lecturing on sensible bed times and stain resistant underwear!