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Jogging IEM

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I'm looking for a iem to use while jogging mostly for speedy techno and bassy music so nothing expensive, about 50$ should do it.

I was thinking in the senn cx270 but dunno if there's something better I should look into, what do you guys use ?

I was never able to exercise with IEM because of bone conduction sending a loud amplified thump of footfalls into my ears with every step. I found something like a Sennheiser PMX-100 or iGrado to work better and still stay securely on my head as well.

Yeah, I have to agree, except for entirely different reasons -- when I am active (I.E. breathing through my mouth for extra air), I have a tendency to change the shape of my ear canals minutely, albeit constantly. Add to that sweat (I.E. lube), and you have the recipe for an inferior listening experience using IEM's.

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Mmm I had the bone conduction problem with the jh13 and was pretty annoying. I can't see me using headphones for running but doesn't run to hot and sweaty ?

Earbuds are the best IMO for running, they're light, unobtrusive, don't get sweaty and you can still hear the environment around you. Unless you really care about SQ while running, just grab a cheap pair of earbuds and start training!

I hope you aren't one of those fuckers that I almost run over on my bike on a path cuz they can't hear shit happening around them and don't hear me telling them to stay in the right lane :indra:

I would never consider listening to anything (IEMs, whatever) when riding.I realize this is an audio site, so this may not be the most popular opinion, but...

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Earbuds are the best IMO for running, they're light, unobtrusive, don't get sweaty and you can still hear the environment around you. Unless you really care about SQ while running, just grab a cheap pair of earbuds and start training!

The only thing I worry about is a little of bass to use with the energetic dnb which earbuds fail to have.

I hope you aren't one of those fuckers that I almost run over on my bike on a path cuz they can't hear shit happening around them and don't hear me telling them to stay in the right lane :indra:

I would never consider listening to anything (IEMs, whatever) when riding.I realize this is an audio site, so this may not be the most popular opinion, but...

:lol: Fortunately I don't have to worry about that, there's this track for pedestrians that goes all around the town.

I've heard a Yuin PK1 once and it was extremely impressive for an earbud! I presume the PK3, which is under your budget, has a similar sound signature. Still won't give you any thumping bass, though... What about clip-ons, do you like them?

Mmm I had the bone conduction problem with the jh13 and was pretty annoying. I can't see me using headphones for running but doesn't run to hot and sweaty ?

I too had a similar issue with customs. with braided cables, microphonics become nill but bone conduction becomes equally as disruptive

Not that I have a lot of experience with exercising in recent years, but I've always found that for routine cardio (i.e., treadmill, elliptical, rowing, recumbant bike, etc.) you're much better off with clip ons. Something simple like Koss KSC-35 or the like. Sound quality doesn't really come into play. It's not like you're going to be listening for hours on end. For weight training, I don't see any reason why custom IEMs wouldn't work, unless you go to such an extreme that they untwist and pop out!!! :lol:

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I have used a pair of SoundMAGIC PL30s for about six months now and find they stay very secure (thanks to the over ear cabling). I don't even need to use the supplied silicone ear guides.

Thinking about upgrading to the new E30...

:P

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