Listening to music can help motivate you throughout your jog. It can spur you on through the tough times and encourage you to run that little longer and further than last time. Because music can be so helpful, good earphones are essential. You want them to stay in place and provide good sound quality.
Sony
Sony's Active Style Headphones have earbud-style speakers and feature a neckband that prevents them slipping while you jog. Their lightweight and unobtrusive design means you can get on with your workout without any distractions. The headphones weigh about 15 g and have a 2-foot cord. As of March 2011, Sony's Active Style Headphones cost $49.99. They are supplied with three different size earbuds so you can choose the best fit for you, a 2-foot extension cord and a carrying case.
Sennheiser
The OMX 680i sports headphones from Sennheiser/Adidas are designed specifically to use with your Apple iPhone, iPod or iPad. They feature a flexible earclip to prevent them from falling out as you jog and are designed to be sweat proof and water-resistant so you can go out in all weather conditions. In 2011, the OMX 680i headphones cost $90 and came with a pair of foam ear pads, two pairs of air cushion adaptors and two pairs of ear sleeves so fit could be customized. You also receive an extension cable, a storage pouch, a cable clip and full instructions with your purchase.
Apple
Apple's In-Ear Headphones are suitable for use with your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, classic, nano or shuffle. They offer good sound quality and a convenient remote to allow you to change the volume and track easily. If you have enough puff left, the in-built microphone allows you to pick up calls and chat while you jog. Apple's In-Ear Headphones weigh about 10 g and cost $79. They come with three sets of silicone ear tips so you can choose a snug fit, two replacement mesh caps that offer protection from dust and a carrying case.
Sony Clip-Ons
Sony's Clip-On Headphones with exchangeable caps allow you to match your headphones with your workout gear. They offer good sound quality and don't block external sounds, such as approaching cars, making you feel more confident and alert when jogging outside. The comfortable clip-on design is suitable for all ear sizes, eliminating the need to fiddle with tiny ear tips to achieve a good fit. They cost $19.99 and come with interchangeable blue and white casing.
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