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Fitness-friendly headphones

Jasmine France
Jasmine France, Senior Associate Editor
Updated May 21, 2008
Swimsuit season has already begun for many of us, so it's high time to do buckle down on that fitness regimen and do some last minute toning. Dragging yourself to the gym day after day can be such a chore, which is why you should make sure you're motivated once you get there. Music is the perfect way to add some fun to any workout. You can start by picking up a gym-worthy MP3 player. Or if you already have a device well suited to your fitness routine (most flash-based players will do), consider picking up a fitness-friendly pair of headphones. Trust us: there's nothing more irritating than constantly reinserting an earbud during long periods of bouncy activity. All the pairs below offer a secure fit, so you can avoid the dangle.

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Product name Sony MDR-AS50G Active Headphones
Sony MDR-AS50G Active Headphones  
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio (black)
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio (black)  
Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones
Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones  
Sennheiser MX 75 Sport
Sennheiser MX 75 Sport  
Sony MDR-AS40EX Active Headphones
Sony MDR-AS40EX Active Headphones  
AirDrives Interactive Earphones
AirDrives Interactive Earphones  







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Review summary The Sony MDR-AS50G Active Headphones offer an affordable price tag, a secure fit, and good sound quality--they're a fantastic option for gym addicts. Ultimate Ears' no-frills Super.fi 3 Studio in-ear headphones deliver a clear, balanced audio response. This set should be your top choice in the $100 price range. Compared to the range of options out there for Bluetooth MP3 player headphones, the Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones offer exceptional design and value. Workout enthusiasts with a penchant for bright green will be happy with these highly stable, excellent-sounding in-ear headphones. The Sony MDR-AS40EX earphones are a good choice for fitness fiends with limited cash to spend and a preference for an earclip design. AirDrives Interactive Earphones are a good choice for active users with average-size ears who don't want to stick earbuds into their ear canals and prefer less low-end response.







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Product Description Sony MDR AS50G - Headphones Ultimate Ears super.fi 3 Studio - Headphones Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones - Headphones Sennheiser MX 75 - Headphones Sony MDR AS40EX - Headphones Info unavailable







Product Type Headphones - Wired Headphones - Wired Headphones - Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Headphones - Wired Headphones - Wired - Cable







Recommended Use Portable audio system Info unavailable Digital player Portable audio system Portable audio system Info unavailable







Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural Headphones - Binaural Headphones - Binaural Headphones - Binaural Headphones - Binaural Headphones







Headphones Form Factor Behind-the-neck In-ear canalphone Behind-the-neck Ear-bud Convertible Over-the-ear







Connectivity Technology Wired Wired Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Wired Wired Cable







Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo







Response Bandwidth 9 - 23000 Hz Info unavailable Info unavailable 18 - 21000 Hz 10 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz







Color Info unavailable Black Black Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable







Remote Control Info unavailable Info unavailable None None Info unavailable Info unavailable







Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable 2 years warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable







Product name Sony MDR-AS50G Active Headphones   Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio (black)   Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones   Sennheiser MX 75 Sport   Sony MDR-AS40EX Active Headphones   AirDrives Interactive Earphones  







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