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dmaxdmax

macrumors 6502a
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Oct 26, 2006
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It seems like everyone wants to know what they should use for running or the gym but I'm not that guy. I want buds that I can wear comfortably for hours at a time while working at a desk or walking the dog or doing laundry or talking on the phone.

Suggestions?
 

dmaxdmax

macrumors 6502a
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Oct 26, 2006
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AirPods might do the trick. They’ll fit and be comfy, or they won’t.
 

Resqu2

macrumors 6502a
Apr 23, 2011
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My Bose SoundSport Wireless are great for running or for just about anything else. I use them all the time. They also come with 3 different size ear pieces so you can get them just right.
 

dmaxdmax

macrumors 6502a
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Oct 26, 2006
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My Bose wired earbuds from 6-8 years ago were amazing until the insulation cracked and fell off. But after an hour or so I needed to take them off and give my ears a rest. They might be great now but are they $250 great? Am getting a pair with return privilege for Xmas.
 

Resqu2

macrumors 6502a
Apr 23, 2011
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My Bose wired earbuds from 6-8 years ago were amazing until the insulation cracked and fell off. But after an hour or so I needed to take them off and give my ears a rest. They might be great now but are they $250 great? Am getting a pair with return privilege for Xmas.

I have the Soundsport wireless, the ones that are on sale for $129. Read some bad reviews on the ones that have no wire plus the $250 is just a bit much for me. Hope the ones your getting works out great for you.
 

mk313

macrumors 68020
Feb 6, 2012
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I’d vote for AirPods if you don’t plan to listen for more than 4-5 hours at a time without charging, and provided that the Apple EarPods fit your ears.

While I got mine for running, I like to use them for everything around the house, running and cycling. The pairing Naf is fantastic and I get almost no dropouts, which I can’t say is the case for any other Bluetooth headphOnes. I find the AirPods to be super comfortable, but I like the EarPods as well.
 

dmaxdmax

macrumors 6502a
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Oct 26, 2006
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I’m getting Bluetooth earbuds for my entire family so I’ve decided to get 4 models, put them in a grab bag, and we’ll see what happens. Then we have a few weeks to try each other’s and see what we like before returning some, exchanging, whatever. I may put a Bose in one year and an AirPod in the other (neither playing!) just to see which gets uncomfortable first.
 
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