Headphone Heaven!

I FINALLY found a pair of headphones that I’m actually impressed with (bonus: they didn’t break the bank!). It’s been months since my last ‘work out’ pair of ‘phones died on me. By the way, all the comments and suggestions we’re greatly appreciated :). Since August, I’ve been unhappily getting by using old Dell buds. I was constantly holding them in my ear on runs and on the dreadmill. Those days are over!

Found at Target!

These suckers are adjustable, come with extra ear buds to accomodate smaller or larger ears and have a touch of ‘stick’ to them so they don’t slip out once the swear starts a flowin’. They are even waterproof which means they can be cleaned! The sound is loud and clear blaring out of my iPod Touch, too (minor detail, right??)

It was a long wait, but it was worth it! Just in time for those snowy runs….yuck.

What is the one thing you need to have a enjoyable workout?

Are there a good pair of headphones out there?

I love to run. I probably average about 17-20 miles per week. I couldn’t imagine a run with out my ipod. The sound of my heavy breathing, the cars driving by, dogs barking, all the typical noises that occur in any neighborhood are not on my ideal playlist. From The Rolling Stones to Lady Gaga to Kenny Chesney, my tunes are what keep me going the distance.

However, for the life of me, I cannot find a decent pair of headphones. The ipod buds that accompany every ipod purchase are a joke. They serve their purpose when I’m avoiding all human interaction at work jammin’ at my desk, but they don’t last in my ears as far as my walk down the driveway.

My current Nike headphones.

I tend to gawk at the $100 sport headphones when I’m in need of a new pair, but I am always fruga, picking out a pair I know will stay put in my ears, sweat and all (that are much cheaper). About 5 months ago, I purchased a pair of Nike headphones from Target that were about $35. On my Tuesday evening run, the right bud took a dump. I’ve made it two runs with one functioning ear bud and it’s driving me nuts. Call me crazy, but I need two evenly tuned working ear buds!

Here is my conundrum, do I splurge and buy a ‘high-quality’ pair of headphones or do I keep wasting my money every 5-9 months on a ‘mid-quality’ pair? I’m wary to spend the big bucks because I’m nervous they will also stop working after a few months. Does anyone have a pair of headphones they love? I am completely open to trying out a new pair! Please help!

End rant.