JVC HAEB75S Sports Clip Headphone (Silver)

 (24 customer reviews)

The previous reviewer must have received a bad pair because I have run with these headphones many times and I've had no problems with crackling sounds or loose wires. I've been on a long search for a pair of quality, affordable headphones that won't fall off my ears when I run. The primary purpose of headphones is to hear music so I've returned many pairs that just didn't reproduce sound as clearly as my original iPod headphones. Unfortunately my iPod headphones would easily fall out when I would get sweaty, and before I found these attachments that work great by the way Innovelis BudFits - Frosted Clear (Exercise Adapters for iPod & iPhone Earbuds). After reading many reviews for the black pair of these headphones, which are very positive, I took the chance that a different paint color would not affect their performance and I was right...Read more

While these say "Sport" in the title, they are horrid for running with. The wires are flimsy and the entire run I listened to light cracking sounds, then I'd lose volume either the right or left channel or both. I'd have to fuss with the connection where the wire goes into the connector. The earbuds themselves are great - they are adjustable and fit fantastic in my ears. When you're not running, the sound is pretty good. If you want to use these to run, I'd pass them by and try and pick up something with a sturdier wire and connector.

For all intents and purposes, I could consider myself somewhat of the audiophile type when it comes to enjoying music, and to a lesser extent, movies and video games. Now why would I be interested in cheap headphones like these when I have far more accurate, immersive, and expensive means of listening to music at my disposal? Obviously for the fact that I can't wear big cans over my ears while I head out for a run or hit the gym.

These headphones are great for active, strenuous workout purposes for several reasons.

They are cheap. This basically means that they are easy to initially get and if they get ruined en route to the gym or during a workout its not a big deal.

The fit - is really not all that comfortable, however they stay on your ears rather firmly. I never have to adjust them mid way through a run, which is something I can't say for other earbud type of headphones I have tried. They are also very lightweight along with the cord. I'd...Read more