20 Best Wired Headphones For Running (2023 Updated)

I am unable to wear earbuds because they do not stay put in my small ears, so I went looking for the next best thing. I am very pleasantly surprised that the headphones stay in my ears while staying put around my ears as well.

I have not yet started my running program since I am doing this after my surgery at the end of August and the running program will most likely start sometime in October/November, but right now I am VERY happy with these headphones and the quality of sound they produce.

I like the fit and weight of these earbuds very much. The hook for my ear in particular is very comfortable. The sound quality is better than most earbuds, but still not great. Altogether, I’m happy with them given the price.

so many on the market to choose from. this wired ear is v/good for gym or other types that take this fitting. the reviews on this company & their site set up is v/professional reviews on this item I found them to hard to ignore.

( a great price ).

This headset is loaded with features, most features hit close to 5 stars but not quite. Comfort: I have XXL size head (24″-24 1/2″) and it fits me well – above average compared to others that Ive tried, Clamp force is high – just like any other ANC headset, it can start to hurt after few hours.

4 stars Sound: Quality is good, Its more focused on “live” immersion music setup (I have tried adjusting with EQ), it reminds me of Bose sound style of tune up, Im not the biggest fan of it because it lacks in very crisp highs and very deep lows, Max volume level not very high, I would say average at best.

As Ive mentioned lacks in crisp highs and bass in general – if you try to increase those levels you will lose volume – its well known Bluetooth technology flaw. It does have fully featured app with custom EQ available.

Overall sound quality feels premium but lacks in those areas Ive mentioned. 3. 5 stars ANC: I would say its well above average and works quite well – I use it mostly at the gym and gives me plenty of isolation with higher volume.

It has 2 different ANC settings. Bionic hearing for conversations also excellent and can be quickly turned on and off on the side of the headset. 5 stars Other features: Battery life is accurate and will last over 40 hours, Bluetooth range is on par with 5.

0 version reach. Earcups are comfy and dries quickly – also washable. Dedicated app is excellent and covers all features and beyond. 5 stars I use them mostly for the gym and happy with them. Wish it had more volume and base, luckily ANC helps with isolation and higher volume is adequate.

Things to consider: this headset may not work for you if you plan on using it for long sessions (work, study, gaming) – clamp force is high and will eventually start to bother you – also ears will warm up quite a bit.

It may not be for you if you are avid music listener – sound quality is nice but lacks in volume and high/low range. For retail or slight discount price I would rate them 3. 5 stars, for big discount that I have paid for them I will give it 4.

25 stars.

I bought these headphones when they were $99 such a good price I purchased a pair in black and white. Now the good part I would say these are some amazingly well-built headphones and I can truly see that they are durable and would be ideal for using in a gym, I like the fact that the ear pads or sweat and water resistant to a point but being able to remove them makes ownership simplified and gives you a way to better maintain your headphones.

I was pleasantly surprised when I use them on a flight and the noise canceling was amazing even to the point to win the plane was about to land you heard little to no noise due to the noise canceling, another feature that I found handy was when you take the headsets off it will automatically pause your audio until you return the headphones back to your head.

The JBL application you can download from either the Android or Apple store is a handy utility to dial the sound in more to your preference and that was refreshing to see and also use but the one huge downside of these headsets would be with their bass response I was very disappointed that when listening to either music with a heavier baseline it almost sounds like the drivers in the headset are bottoming out and makes me question how long will the headsets take this type of abuse, the black of low end even while using the JBL application does not fix the issue that having a different set of headphones would fix.

When you look at the $99 price point that I paid for the headsets they are still a great set of headphones I know that I can ask for the mx4 or MX5 quality from Sony along with maybe some of the higher-end headphones from beats but I can seriously tell you if JBL addresses the low end on these headphones they will be by far some of the best headphones you can buy point blank.

The assistant options is good to have and having Google or Alexa integration is a handy feature, at $99 it’s a no brainer but $299 or $229 makes me pass and look at another brand. Well good luck and enjoy your audio journey.

Lastly battery life is second to none!.

Let’s get one thing straight. There are other choices at this price-point for over-ear headphones that have better noise-cancelling, better sound (subjective), better call quality, better apps and better comfort.

However, if you want to wear over-ear headphones while you lift weights, these are the ones to get. Notice that I said lifting weights, not working out. These are not for people who do a lot of running or other types of cardio or HIIT that has a lot of movements (either horizontal or vertical).

These will move around and you will hear every thud. Get a good pair of earbuds instead. These are not for people who want the best noise-cancelling headphones on planes or to quiet a home or work environment.

Get Sony WH-1000XM4 or Bose QC45 (or NC 700) instead. These are not for people who want to have great call quality while at work. Get any type of Bose or the AirPods Pro for that. These are not for people who want to wear them for hours on end.

In order to keep them in position while you are working out, you need a lot of clamping force so comfort will dissipate after an hour or so. If you want comfort, go with the Bose or Sony (in that order for me).

These are not for people who want the best sound reproduction you can get (very subjective I know). Get the Sony, Bose, B&W, B&O, Shure or just about anything else. These are not for people who want an app that does about anything and allows for a lot of customization (only the Sony’s really fall into this category).

Who are these for? As indicated, these are for people who lift weights, want to wear over-ear headphones with decent noise cancellation, with good sound and thumping bass. These are for people who want to be motivated that the Brahma Bull is on the side, The Rock had a say in how these were made and maybe, just maybe, he wears them while working out too.

These are for people who want motivation to lift weights. Otherwise, look elsewhere for something more specific to what you want.

Thank you headphone zone team for finally letting me buy a pair of Grado headphones. Although I would highly recommend the team to provide the bowl shaped replacement pads as they enhance the sound quality and comfort a lot.

Initially the probably won’t fit you but you need to adjust the headband and bend it to the shape of your head. The cable is a bit annoying but you can get used to it. It lives up to its reputation of having extra treble and sparkle.

These are not for bass heads. They do have bass but it’s toned down. They’re also open back so they’ll let all the external sounds in. But when you’re in relatively quiet environment, through a half decent DAC, they shine.

Movies sound phenomenal through these especially voices and so do higher frequency instruments such as violin, cymbals in jazz etc. Highly recommended.

I do love these headphones, despite the fact that their open-back design has more leakage than the Titanic. The bottom end sounds full and natural, and the separation is excellent. The mid frequencies tend to hide the vocals a lot of the time, but maybe that’s my age – all headphones seem to do the same these days.

The build is solid, they look pretty cool, and the jack lead is almost industrial strength. My only real gripe is that I’d have preferred a plug-in (ie replaceable) jack lead so that I could quickly attach a much shorter lead for when I’m walking around the house with my mobile phone strapped to my belt.

Wrapping the lead around my neck isn’t the best of looks. But it’s a small gripe, considering how happy I am with these headphones. Far better than the Sony WH-1000XM3s they replaced in terms of sound quality.

After many recommendations from a variety of sources, I gave the Grado SR80X a go, and I’m very happy with my choice. It’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea: the frame has a plastic-y, almost low-tech feel, and it’s open back which is especially not suitable for the commute, and bass lovers may be left wanting, as they don’t have much warmth.

But for under £100 these headphones deliver the clearest presentation I’ve heard, excelling in a range of musical styles from Beethoven to Billie Eilish. As reference headphones they are especially suited for orchestral music.

The ear cups are comfortable, but I do need a break after more than a couple of hours of constant use, and the cable is thick and sturdy but does get in the way a little. The headphones do need running in for optimal performance.

I purchased these Beats EP wired headphones almost over a year ago. At the time, these were one of the cheaper models you could buy. I unfortunately did not do any research or look up reviews before purchasing them.

I wish I had. It states on the package that they are lightweight, comfortable, comes with a carrying case, adjustable earcups, control music with remote touch and you can manage calls with remote touch technology.

Unfortunately I don’t own the right kind of phone for the remote touch to work properly. I have an android S9. This is compatible with iPhones. I still can hook it up to my phone and listen to music, I just can’t control it with the remote or the phone call option.

Yes you can adjust the strap, but it does not fit as tight as I would of expected it to fit on me. I personally do not think these headphones are comfortable. Definitely not noise canceling either. The main issue I have with these Beats EP is the cord.

It is not wireless, and there is no easy way to store them without the chance of damaging the cord. When I looked up reviews, one of the biggest downfall was how the cord would break off. Yes it comes with its own carrying case, but if I were to bring these to work, I wouldn’t be able to store them in my backpack, purse or bag without worrying that I might break it.

The sound overall is the best feature on these headphones. The quality of the sound is very powerful and loud. You really hear every beat and all the bass. I love that about these Beats EP headphones.

If I were to purchase Beats again, I would definitely spend a little more money and upgrade to the wireless options. When I purchased these in the store, I was disappointed with the color options available.

I had white or black to choose from. I picked black because it shows less dirt and scuff marks.

This review is for the Beats Solo Wired On-Ear Headphones, I don’t think this is the exact one I selected but it’s the closest in description as the other Beats Solos are the version 2 and 3 wireless ones.

(Mine is wired. ) I bought the black and red (standard) one at the time. Honestly the most lovely looking headphones I owned but for some reason didn’t last? One side glitches in hearing, the rubber pad underneath the headband peels off and so does the earmuff???? (This is after 1.

5 years of using it. ) The wire only lasts for 6 months before I had to find a replacement but I substituted with tape to keep it from breaking? I like to believe I take good care of it as I do have a larger case to place my headphones and earphones in their own compartment after using it to do work.

My friends own the gold Beats Solo 3 wireless one, and they’ve had it for about 2 years now and it looks fine. They seem happy with it but perhaps the company learned what went wrong with the first version I bought and made sure Beats Solo 3 wouldn’t be such a disaster.

The Beats EP headphones were not compatible with my iPhone SXMax. I used a brand new converter connector and when trying to use my customize controls, it kept telling me that they are not recognized and can use Beats compatible asessories.

I called Apple and they gave me a list of what is compatible with my iPhone SXMax. Beats Pro and Powerbeats Pro. etc. Beats EP will only work with older iPhones that have the direct plugin, not the flash plugin!! Now I have to pay to send this product back! I would imagine it is also for older iPad, as I tried it with my iPad also and it gave me the same message.

Therefore, I will be purchasing my Beats from another source. I have been a Fingerhut customer and cardholder for many years. They need to be better informed about compatibility and updating of their electronic products.

I bought these to replace my Skullcandy over-the-ear headphones, which are starting to fall apart but still sound great. First, I should have realized that you get what you pay for. They were 40 dollar headphones on sale for 20.

Okay. But as soon as I took them out of the box, they just felt really flimsy. Also, they are not over-the-ear. I tested them by plugging into my stereo system to play a 180 gram vinyl record. They sounded horrible! No treble, no fidelity, no depth at all.

just muddy, cruddy bass. Blech! The sound reminded me of an old cassette tape that’s been played 200 times. I listened for all of five seconds and put them back in the box. Luckily I have my receipt.

I will be taking them back tomorrow. Like I said, you get what you pay for. Still, I’ve had several pairs of 15 dollar JVC headphones, which are terrific. I’ve even had an older pair in the Sony MDR series that was good.

These just suck. You will feel angry that you wasted 20 dollars. There is a reason these are discounted 50 percent.

I bought these for use with my Lenovo Desk top and to replace an older set of Sennheiser HD 56 phones. These MDRZX310 can also be used with my Samsung Mobile and have plenty of volume if needed, although I mainly use ear buds out and about.

The sound is clear and with plenty of bass and Never sounding stressed. At the (special MYER) price I think these would be very hard to beat. The folding function also makes these phones easier to carry in a back pack or when put in the car glove box.

All in all a good buy from MYER. (A recommended purchase).

I’m a mid 30s male with an average sized head. I bought these for a cheap wired solution my desk set up. I couldn’t be happier for $20. They sound good, fit comfortably and feel sturdy enough for being budget headphones.

These are not noise canceling and they are not amazing compared to JBL or Bose. If you’re after a decent budget headphone with a mic though, you could do infinitely worse than these for the money. I use them for music and video conferencing and have no issues with audio or others hearing me.

Initially very happy with these headphones, sound quality is good, and they are simple to set up and pair. It’s possible to switch tune, pause playback and receive calls using the buttons on the wire.

On long term use, it first becomes very annoying when the speakers are near end of battery. At random points, a “beep” sound will appear, cutting out playback. Then a few minutes again, repeating again and again.

All JBL products do that. Just give one small beep, then keep silent about it. Also, because of the open design, these headphones collect ear wax which may influence playback. Be VERY VERY careful not to clean this out without taking the bud off.

I broke my set cleaning out this: under the bud is a very very fragile speaker membrane, totally unprotected. I used a standard key, and apparently that was enough to hit the membrane and break it. Next set should be with a metal mesh.

Finally the headphones are fairly heavy, so the wire drags on the plugs. For running, the bumping of the wire is very audible, and not good. These are better for cycling etc.

I bought these in-ear headphones 2-3 years ago. My previous in-ears suddenly broke and I needed to get new ones quickly. I listen to music daily and sometimes for the whole day, so broken in-ears meant the end of the world for me.

I didn’t really have much time to think about which ones to buy. I went to the local supermarket, saw these 10€ JBL in-ears and just grabbed them. I’ve never regretted buying these. Pros: – Quality of audio and sound – Comfort – Simple but good-looking design – Price – JBL Pure Bass – Value – Quality-price ratio Cons: – None, honestly! For just 10€, you will get good quality in-ears that I would definitely recommend to everyone.

Of course, I wouldn’t call these the best in-ears in the entire world but for such a low price the JBL T110 in-ears are ridicously great quality in-ears. For the people who only want the best and are willing to pay for it, there are tons and tons of good headphones, in-ears and earbuds out there.

But for those average consumers that want in-ears that have a decent sound quality for a low price, JBL T110 in-ear headphones will do the trick just fine and even better. When listening to music the most important thing is to have a clear audio and sound quality.

With JBL Pure Bass sound these 10€ in-ears totally blew my mind with the quality. I was shocked at how good these in-ears actually are. I could have sworn that the audio and sound was going to be pretty basic and barely satisfactory.

I was very wrong. The JBL T110 in-ears are really comfortable to wear. The lightweight in-ears come with three pairs of silicone earbuds with different sizes. I have relatively small ears but with the smallest earbuds they are quite unnoticeable and comfortable to wear.

Unfortunately, I really can’t say much about the quality of the microphone or how these in-ears work in phone calls because I never really wear any kind of headphones, earphones or earbuds when in a phone call.

But other than that, I’m 100% satisified with these in-ears. 10€ is really not much for such a good quality in-ears so even if you’re not satisified, you really can’t say that your money got completely wasted.

I can assure you that these are one of the best in-ears, if not the best, that you can get for this price.

I purchased 2 pairs of Tune 110BT’s at the end of July2020. They were offered at a decent price from Carphone Warehouse so I bought the ‘spare pair’ as a future backup. The sound quality was very good and the battery life was coming in at about 5 to 6 hours.

The problem is that they have a very short useful lifetime. The first pair lasted only about 6 months before losing audio in the left earbud. I then switched over to using my back up pair and I’m really disappointed that exactly the same problem has now developed with the second pair.

Despite only having had 6 months effective use of either pair of earbuds they only have a 12 month warranty so, unfortunately. I have no recourse to ask for a repair or replacement. Disappointing JBL.

The ATH-M70x headphones are a great sounding pair of closed backs. They are fairly neutral and provide excellent clarity. That is where the pros stop, however. The other pair of headphones in the line(M50x) are built like tanks.

They can fold every which way and can take quite the beating. So for 300 dollars you would expect their “flagship” model to have on par if not better build quality. Absolutely not. The m70x may be comfortable but it is extremely fragile and weak, specifically near the swivel.

My pair of m70x’s has had BOTH of the cups break off more than 3 times, getting them repaired by audio technica each time. Its not like they broke from a very high height onto wood floor or something.

They broke falling from ONE FOOT onto SOFT CARPET. That is inexcusable build quality. TL;DR: These headphones sound amazing, but they are so fragile that you can expect them to break. Unless audio technica fixes this issue with the swivels, DO NOT BUY.

I bought these headphones primarily for sound isolation while recording. The closed-back design does indeed prevent nearly all the sound coming from the headphones from bleeding into the microphone. They are also reasonably comfortable, but not nearly as comfortable for long periods as say, Bose QuietComfort headphones, that I used to wear for 8-14 hours on long intercontinental plane rides with zero head fatigue.

Aside from the reasonably good functional and comfort aspects, these headphones have two other issues: uneven frequency response, and long-term durability. These are closed-back headphones. If you’re looking for really even frequency response for mixing or critical listening, I don’t know of any closed-back headphones that will come anywhere close to a good pair of open-back headphones.

The value of the closed-back design is to isolate what you’re hearing through the cans from bleeding back into the microphone, and/or from keeping loud room noise from bleeding into what you’re hearing.

The frequency response through these headphones has that typical congested sound of closed-back headphones. I would not recommend them for adjusting mix levels. If you do, you will be surprised how unbalanced your mix sounds through loudspeakers, in your car, etc.

But the most surprising and biggest issue is the durability. I have only used these headphones in my modest home studio for a couple of years. I treat them with care – never throwing them around or blasting excessively loud music through them.

While recently recording some acoustic guitar, I realized the bass response was missing, in both channels. At first I thought it was my headphone pre-amp, but when I plugged in a pair of trusty old Grados into the same output jack, the sound was normal.

It seems the low-frequency drivers in both channels of the ATH-M70x has died – they are now like listening to a loudspeaker that lost its woofer, and all you hear is upper midrange and tweeter response.

In summary, if you need great-sounding headphones, these weren’t that great even when new. Go for some open-back headphones for that purpose. If you need sound isolation, while these work well for that, I believe there are better-sounding and more durable products on the market.

I want to start by saying these headphones sound amazing. I am however disappointed because the swivel connection for the left ear managed to break after about 5 months. Same thing happened to my M40X headphones after having them for a year.

Now I’m starting to think it’s a quality issue with audio Technica headphones in general. I will be looking elsewhere when purchasing my next set.

I decided to give the brand a shot as a wireless product, which I didn’t own before. There are definite quality differences here, as the price point certainly would qualify. To be true and fair, the actual fit and functionality of the item is very good.

They fit quite comfortably over each ear. The buttons and set up are easy enough to navigate. Yet. here’s the problem: inconsistency with the actual stereo sound through the right ear speaker. No matter which source I use (home PC, Nook tablet, Samsung phone) via Bluetooth, it can never consistently capture sound in both ears from beginning to end.

It has become frustrating, especially when I rolled the dice and gave them a shot. The noise cancelling portion actually worked well within its limitations. Others have written of a lack of bass, and they are right.

That’s ok with me. if both ears are receiving sound. It is disappointing. Not sure if I should purchase another one to see if it is a fluke in manufacturing.

Great for running, cheap enough that you don’t get an anxiety attack when the kids put their sticky fat claws on your treasured and sacrosanct earpieces. Speaking of which- incredibly durable. Decent sound and all of that.

Got to love beats at that price. Lastly, my ears are really small so the earpieces can be problematic and constantly fall out. Comfortable fit. 4 and a half stars.

Bought this pair two days ago based on my trust of the Sony brand. I did not expect it to be great but I did not expect it to be this bad either. Compared to my old default basic heapdhones that came with my old Xperia C, this product failed miserably.

Design-wise it’s a bit of a hassle to get it properly attached to your ears; the hooks are tricky to adjust and the earbuds are just too big, to the point that it actually hurts my ears. 30 minutes of use would be enough to make you feel uncomfortable.

Not to mention the need to adjust the position every few minutes or so. Imagine the hassle of constantly adjusting them when you’re out on a run. Performance wise this pair also fails horribly. The volume is simply too low; when set at maximum volume it’s still not loud enough.

It’s about half as loud as my old pair. You can barely hear the bass; even my old pair delivers a decent kick. All in all would not recommend this product, not even for the cheap price tag. But hey, guess that’s what you get for purchasing a cheap pair (eventhough its from Sony).

Scrapped it after 2 days of use and purchased a pair of Skullcandy Method Wireless (I know, it’s a big jump, but it’s worth it!).

Gave these a first go today and I’m very impressed. Great fit, very light and comfortable and nicely made. Excellent sound for the price (about $25 on special – crazy). If you wanna have a little mid run chin-wag it’s super easy to dislodge an ear bud and then pop it back in without it going anywhere.

Highly recommended.

I like everything about these wired earphones the look and how they feel while you are wearing them. And they sound really great whether you are listening to an audio book or taking a phone call

I have small ears and canal. There is a small fitting but it’s still always falling off.

Okay, so I have had these for a little over two months and feel comfortable writing a complete review on them. I am going to skip known things people don’t seem to be that fond of, including myself, such as the stock cables.

However, one of the common complaints I have seen had to do with creaking noises coming from headphones when handling them – I can say this has not been an issue at all for me up to this point. On to the stock pads, they aren’t bad, but I did replace them with a pair of Dekoni “Steilla Custom” pads, which in my personal opinion improves the sound signature quite a bit.

Brings out the warmness in the sound signature, without sacrificing much detail in the upper end, and also makes them a lot less fatiguing, and I can listen to them for extended periods of time (6+ hours).

Now on to the sound. Setup is Geshelli J2 DAC + Darkvoice 336se (I have used them for extended periods of time through the THX AAA 789 amp, but it doesn’t provide the same rich, full sound that the tube amp does – it’s not bad, but just not as enjoyable.

Drop user/member @EniGmA1987 said the following in the discussion area – “In the end, the interaction between this and the Darkvoice results in tight, controlled bass. ” this is 100% true, and the paring between the DV and the Elex is so so good because of it imo, because the separation and clarity in the top end is still there, the bass just becomes something I have never heard/experienced before, and it’s heavenly.

What makes the Elex and the DV stand out from everything else I have heard/tried is how the bass is presented sonically. I have never experienced this from any kind of headphones or speakers. The mids are great, and the highs are very detailed without being fatiguing or sibilant at all.

The separation, imaging and soundstage is about the best I have ever experienced, especially with certain driver tubes such as the 6N7 type. Here are the headphones I have for reference/comparison sake.

Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart – I know these are known for their bass, so I will touch on that a little. The bass these put out is in no way similar – I wouldn’t necessarily say there is “more”, but it’s more indiscriminately produced, while the Elex bass is very accurate while being quick and tight, while being separated in a way that reminds me of separation in the upper end, it’s so good.

The Purplehearts used to be my daily drivers, but were replaced by the Elex. Audio Aeon Open X Headphones Koss ESP/95X Electrostatic System HarmonicDyne Zeus Drop Panda Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Headphones The Elex has resurrected my DV from the closet, it’s just way too good.

Don’t get my wrong, the Elex sound great on the balanced THX 789 amp, but you lose that magic the DV provides. Think it’s gonna be real tough to beat this combo even spending quite a bit more, and definitely when Drop has the sale going for $550.

I would highly recommend these headphones, so long as you don’t need to listen to extraordinary levels of volume as you would run into the clipping issue. All of that said, if anyone is reading this and the Elex are out of your price range, the Jubliee 58x paired with the DV is exceptional for the price – they sound like a junior version of the Elex with the DV.

What I mean by that is the overall tonality of the pair is quite similar to the Elex, it just lacks the exactness in the details + separation the Elex provides, but still very good for the price.

My journey with the Focal Elex started with an initially bad pair that would start to pop at the mere presence of high volumes, especially with bass or sub-bass. DROP went above and beyond to make it right, and provided me with a replacement, so now I can write the review I wanted.

I have removed my prior review, and updated it with what you’re seeing now. These things are PHENOMENAL, and are easily the best headphones I’ve heard so far. Now that I am able to explore everything that these things are capable of, it just handles everything you throw at it beautifully.

If you’re trying to get a good example for the type of sound you’ll get, saying it’s like the Sennheiser 6XX’s on steroids is pretty accurate, because it hits most of the same highs that the 6XX’s do, with the added benefit of having a richer sound, especially in the low end.

The Elex’s truly do provide some impressive performance at both ends of the spectrum, and everywhere in-between, and again, the rich lows that you can pull out of these are pretty impressive for an open-back.

At initial set-up, these sound great; get some good EQ’ing going, and they just rocket to amazing. If for any reason things don’t seem crystal clear from the get-go, get into your equalizer, and you’ll be flying high in no time (and if I may, I’d absolutely recommend Thievery Corporation’s album “Saudade.

” That, plus these headphones, had me tilting my head back and practically biting my lip). While the Elex’s are definitely one of the “weightier” pairs of headphones I’ve owned, you don’t really feel any of that extra weight, as the pads are exceptionally comfortable.

While I’ve owned other open-backs, one of the crazier sensations is that these are so open, and there’s so much room, that when you put them on, you don’t actually feel any pressure directly on your ears, so it feels like you’re not actually wearing headphones, aside from the pads that surround your ears, but barely seem to make any contact with them.

Despite the generously cushioned pads, the clamp pressure can get a tad fatiguing, and they can get a tad warm, but it’s really not too much of an issue, especially if you’re listening at reasonable volumes in a more relaxed fashion.

I will say, I did notice some SLIGHT buzzing in the left ear cup with certain songs and frequencies when I first threw them on, but this went away and never returned after I put some slight pressure on it with my hand, so it may have been something pad/seal related, or something very minor with the internal components that resolved itself.

If you do go too crazy with these, they WILL clip, typically in the presence of high sub-bass and a truly “punchy” song (in my case, this was Aurora’s “Temporary High”), but again, that’s really only if you’re abusing the volume and sub-bass in an incredibly reckless way (though to be fair, this never happened with my 6XX’s at any volume, so if anyone thinks I may still have a dud, please let me know).

Under the VAST majority of normal listening conditions, the Elex’s will perform beautifully. Again, having had the clipping show up MUCH earlier in the volume/bass band on my first pair, I can definitely say that this new pair does not have that issue, and you have to hit borderline abusive levels with the sub-bass to make them clip.

And so, I leave you this revised review based on the pair I have in-hand. These things go pretty hard, and while I highly recommend them, that recommendation goes double for those who are graduating from the 6XX’s.

If you happen to snag a pair, try to push them a bit to see if/when they clip. If you’re barely able to get the volume or bass up without clipping, get moving, and get them replaced (which DROP handled REALLY well).

All-in-all, positive experience. Would recommend!.

I cannot say that I experienced all that the Elex can do listening off of a Schiit Magni 3 through a Modi Multibit and Loki, but even so I am hearing intimate details that were not apparent with prior setups.

Although this is quite a jump from my HD6XX, I would venture to say that it is a logical upgrade path for those desiring a higher degree of resolution while preserving a mid-forward focus; bass-heads will not be impressed, but I do not believe the low end is lacking by any stretch.

The only negative points I may discuss really serve to preference rather than objective quality: the Elex’s dynamic range and its highs that I find a bit on the bright end. The dynamic range is quite impressive, especially for classical and classic rock tracks, but this presents an issue where trying to hear detail at a song’s lows can bring intense volumes at the peak of the track; I find myself frequently sitting up to change volume for comfort, which can feel like a chore in the moment, but I have not yet decided whether this is truly negative where good dynamics can bring a certain liveliness to music flat headphones cannot achieve.

As to the highs, I personally find them a bit bright, but I am sensitive to this end of the signature where others may not experience the same fatigue over the long term. I recognize that the measurements suggest a roll-off towards this end, but it is simply not what I am perceiving, and is nevertheless an attribute that can be mitigated with EQ.

In conclusion, this critical review would support a rating of 4. 5 / 5 stars, but that is not possible on this site; I decided to round up given the nature of my negative comments not pulling much weight and this headphone’s ability to bring a smile to my face when re-discovering my favorite music.

In my opinion, this headphone would best suit those looking to browse their libraries in search of nuances missed by less-resolving equipment; it is the most detailed headphone that I have personally experienced in my home.

For those seeking impact, the Elex is more than capable of extending from subtle to exhilarating. As a listener that gravitates towards speakers, I do miss what headphones simply cannot provide, but the Elex quenches that impact the best I think a headphone could, save for soundstage, for which I believe there may be better options out there.

these came with my s20 5g. they sound good but you have to have the volume up to at least half if not more to actually hear the music. tried them on a plane trip and could barely hear my music with them all the way up.

can’t charge phone while using these earphones as only charging port is taken. also after 2 hours of using these while in the airport waiting for flight my ears began hurting and were sore for rest of day.

my 2 pairs of klipsch 3. 5mm in-ears are very comfortable and i can wear them all day with zero discomfort. least i didn’t pay for these. real pain to have to have another dongle to carry around. at least add another usb-c port to the phone to allow charging and listening to music at the same time.

i recently upgraded my phone and tablet to the note20 ultra and s7+. a big caveat was the loss of 3. 5mm port. luckily, in the uk – the note 20 ultra came with these headphones in the box. these perform as you’d expect for headphones in their price range.

they perform as well as headphones up to £100 – and vastly better than anything cheaper than this. the mids are clear and rich and the bass has some body to it. you can hear good detail from instruments.

high’s are clear.

first time using the type c headset and i must confess the experience was awesome yet accompanied without of issues with the headset. one time the volume control on the headphone will automatically regulate the volume while a song is played without being touched.

sometimes it stops working and resumes when it feels like. i kept the product in a safe place, woke up to find out that it has stopped working. seems everyone is complaining about same defect too.

I received these 3 years ago as a gift and they were nice. I did realize they were very different from the solos and other styles in sound quality. It’s not bad, but if you want a louder and more base experience these aren’t the ones to get.

The cord also does not come off being there is no Bluetooth. I didn’t like that once they mess up as far as the ear pads or cord you are done. No more beats Ep unless you have some tech skills and can fix them that is if you didn’t purchase insurance on them.

I got a pair of these and I was a bit disappointed. For the price, I was expecting better sound quality. I also have a pair of Bose on ear headphones and the sound from the Bose are far superior! Not only that but when the headband on my beats broke (1 month after I had them) I contacted the company and was told that it was not covered under their warranty.

They are great. They are noise canceling and the headphones are very loud and clear. They are great quality. I recommend this to many people. It’s very clear and loud. You can put them up to high volume and the speakers will still not have blown.

These are great. Vocal clarity. Listening clarity. And there’s a well rounded response for many types of music. Not explosive bass BUT it’s good enough to enjoy music that’s bass driven. From Electronic Pop to Aggressive Metal.

They handle very well. If you’re laying down talking on the phone, just have the mic on your chest and don’t let it slide back. The microphone is great BUT it only has so much proximity range. That being said, in use while sitting or standing, the microphone placement in the line suffices and provides me with great calls.

On my OnePlus 5 phone, I use the “JBL E1+” EQ preset. Meaning these go a lot further if you’re able to dial in your EQ.

Worked great the first time. No static when the jack moved/turned within the audio port. However, after a few weeks, it started to make static noise whenever the jack moved/turned within the audio port.

The earbuds start to hurt the top of my outer ear as it presses against the skin. They also do not stay snugly tucked inside my ear; they oftentimes fall out and I have to put them back into my ear. Maybe need to redesign these earbuds so that they do not hurt my outer ear skin and that they do not fall out of my ear.

Can’t complain too much as I only paid $2 for each set of earbuds (had to buy 5 to get that price for a total of $10). Good audio quality for the price.

I decided after 18 years of using my previous Sony headphones that were AMAZING btw, that it was time for some new ones. The old Sony pair came in an awesome case that has been dropped hundreds, if not thousands of times over an 18 year time span.

The case was broken but still usable, the felt covers were long gone and the sound had started to go. They lasted a long time. So I said to myself, why not go with another pair of Sony? Well, that was a mistake.

These were cheap so I didn’t expect the world but the dang things won’t even stay in my ear. I hate the way these “earbuds” are designed. It comes with different size covers, none of them are a good fit.

My old Sony earbuds filled up the inside of your ear, they stayed put. These things are falling out all the time. Sound quality is better than my old ones but not by much. I will definitely be trading these to the Mrs.

in favor of her older pair of earbuds.

I’ve purchased mostly the Sony brand for many years now in the earbud category. To me Sony offered the best sound at a budget price. Sound is always in the speakers and these met my needs perfectly. I had a little music player that needed earbuds and I went for these over other lower priced Sony’s and other brands.

I know you can pay three four times as much. I have never tried a high priced earbud so don’t know the quality. As for budget buds these are the best I have ever used. An extra kick in the base makes these quite good in this price category.

Other features that I don’t really use are volume adjustments. A cool blue color. About four different earbuds to match your ears. Overall pay the extra ten or fifteen bucks it’s well worth it for this specific model of Sony.

They are very nice.

I first bought these several years ago. I was impressed they sounded better than my Ultimate Ears Superfi 3 in ears. I like the thicker than typical in ear type headphone wire. They are more durable.

I used mine quite often. I lost them somehow and found another pair. They act as passive ear plugs as well. When I use them, to mow the lawn I do not have to crank them too high. The cable is nice length.

I have only extended it when using them as monitors for a recorder. My new smart phone has wimpy headphone amp. My last 2 phones had more oomph and headroom. I have to use a USB C adapter. These Sony Extra Bass in ear headphones are a great value.

Full, detailed sound, use the correct size ear tips and you will love these headphones. You can take calls and the control is simple for Apple or Android users.

Got these to have some phones to wear while on my walks. I use the time to catch up on podcasts mainly. These are so comfortable I forget I’m wearing them. I don’t think they’re active noise cancelling but man o’ man do they shut out the world in the best way.

I’ve caught myself working on dinner in the kitchen still wearing them. Battery life is nothing to be concerned about. The only thing I have to say that’s at all a mark against these is that, while they do have a built in (stereo?) mic, it doesn’t play in the earphones; so you end up talking but can’t really hear yourself bc the noise suppression is so good.

It’s a bit hard to get used to but after a while it’s OK. This may be an issue with all bluetooth headsets – I only have this one to go by.

Bought this set, it got sent to the wrong address. Best Buy was on the ball with this issue. I got another sent to me. Everything on this unit is very well made, don’t let the weight fool you. I find everything about this product is extremely spot on for what I got.

One down fall, but not a deal breaker. The range isn’t as good as I would have thought. But non the less I am very happy with this unit as well as BestBuys support with the missing first set. I like to play music while gaming and the quality of the sound with in game sound’s is very nice.

Looking for a wireless head set sold by any company. This item as well as well as BestBuy.

Out of all headsets, HyperX has been my favorite with the least amount of issues. This was my first wireless headset purchase and it did not disappoint. Lightweight, long battery life, easy setup and charging.

Great distance/range, I can walk outside to smoke and it still picks up and I’m able to hear and talk. Love the quality and comfort. Fits nicely over my ears and doesn’t get uncomfortable after hours.

Love that when I adjust the volume on the headset it shows up on my PC so I can see what volume it’s at (which might just be a Windows 10 feature, though my wired headset didn’t work this way). Does get very loud and haven’t needed to put it past %50 where as my last headset I had the volume on max.

I’ve had 3 HyperX headsets now, 2 off brands, turtle beach, playstation brand and astro. The only one that compared was the astro but I had issues with it. Really love this one.

Pretty impressed with this. So impressed in fact, that I bought another for one of my kids. They originally used it one their Xbox’s but found it great on their Switches as well. When I say it holds up well to abuse, it does well against my kids falling asleep with it on and rolling on it over and over throughout the night.

Can’t count the number of times I’ve seen them run around the house with it on with the cable snagging on random furniture and no rips or tears in the cable. These headsets fall off of my kids’ beds and onto the floor repeatedly without a sign of damage.

Love it. Very retro but works great. Plug in and instantly recognized via USB. It DOES cut out your 3. 5mm headphone/microphone jack, but you can with windows 10 “disable it” and the 3. 5mm jack comes alive again.

Nice light weight and mono with one ear open. Not as “hot” as over the ear headphones. After a couple hours you can switch ears. Directional mike works well. Great for hands free typing without pumping that noise/vibration down the mike.

This are best headset I have ever used the sound quality is awesome as well as the way it fits all over my head it’s so comfortable. No complaints about it , works well for taking calls and you don’t even realize it’s on your head the mic is so good the call quality is awesome I will definitely recommend this if you are on meetings all the time or you are taking calls all the time.

Setup is simple, plug it in and everything is working. The audio quality is ok. Volume is low, my ancient headphones have better sound, and when the microphone is on, if my breathing isn’t silent I can hear it.

The biggest problem is the mute notification that cannot be disabled. Every 15 minutes, there is a loud beep (louder than anything I’m listening to) reminding me that my microphone is muted. It is totally unnecessary (there is a red light on the unit showing mute, an icon in my application showing I’m muted, a light on my laptop showing I’m muted, and I’m no longer able to hear my own breathing) and extremely distracting when I’m in a conference call.

After multiple calls to support, I have determined that Plantronics considers this problem to be a feature, and provides no way to disable it. The Spokes software will recognize the headset, but there are no device settings for it.

Until this is corrected, I highly recommend choosing a different headset.