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> Airpods I use for workouts I just bought airpods yesterday, and tried running with them for the first time today. I couldn't run more than 30 seconds without

by cj 7y ago

> Airpods I use for workouts I just bought airpods yesterday, and tried running with them for the first time today. I couldn't run more than 30 seconds without them falling out of my ear. (Kind of disappointing after spending $200) I also have a Bose over the ear headphone. Too clunky for running. These Amazon buds actually look like they could be better than Airpods for running. Looks like they have the "suction cup" type of design, which usually do a much better job staying in the ear when moving around.

jhloa2 7y ago
That's interesting. Seems like your ear canal might have an atypical shape. I use my airpods all the time for running, mountain biking, motorcycling. I am still too scared to use them snowboarding because there's no way that I'm going to find them on the off chance that the do fall out into the snow.
- tunesmith 7y ago
  The problem is that "atypical shape" is really common. All airpods need is some sort of ear-anchor / earclick thing. I find that if I buy the old foam covers, they fit in my ear a little better and I can still close the case over them. It gets in the way of some of the sensor operation though. The amazon buds look like they will fit more ears.
mikestew 7y ago
I'm in between you and the other person that replied to you. I can wear Airpods running no problem, but no way if anything like a helmet strap is touching them (knocks them out). I'd never get a motorcycle helmet on without knocking them out. With that said, try some Powerbeats Pros. They're the Beats version of Airpods, and frankly, I like them better. At $250, they're pricey as hell, but they sound better and they stay in better. With ear hooks and a collection of different sized buds, it eliminates trying to make a "one size fits most". If you don't have "Airpods ears", the Powerbeats are probably quicker to insert once you know the "trick" to getting them in. I always to have to fiddle with Airpods a bit to get them to sit right. Powerbeats: stick 'em in with that little twist of the wrist, sorted. And the Powerbeats have physical volume buttons, the lack of such being my one annoyance with Airpods.
- cj 7y ago
  Thanks for the recommendation!
coldtea 7y ago
>I just bought airpods yesterday, and tried running with them for the first time today. I couldn't run more than 30 seconds without them falling out of my ear. Depends on the ear (and maybe sweat levels)? Mine have never dropped that way.
redler 7y ago
If you keep the airpods, you might try one of the many silicone "skins" you can slip over them. They don't fit into the case with these things on, but they do stay in more securely (and sound better).
- cj 7y ago
  Thanks, I didn’t know that existed. That may work.
ben509 7y ago
For running, I like the AfterShokz Titanium; it's using bone conduction so you don't lose any situational awareness.
nyolfen 7y ago
you might try putting some silicone wraps on your airpods so they fit more snugly, eg: https://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/productgalleries/63308/a.jpg https://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/productgalleries/633...
wmeredith 7y ago
Shame about the AirPods. I love mine and can wear them running, but if they don’t fit your ears that’s sort of it since they don’t make different sizes or anything. You have 15 days to return them no questions asked.

by cj 7y ago

jhloa2 7y ago

That's interesting. Seems like your ear canal might have an atypical shape. I use my airpods all the time for running, mountain biking, motorcycling. I am still too scared to use them snowboarding because there's no way that I'm going to find them on the off chance that the do fall out into the snow.

tunesmith 7y ago
The problem is that "atypical shape" is really common. All airpods need is some sort of ear-anchor / earclick thing. I find that if I buy the old foam covers, they fit in my ear a little better and I can still close the case over them. It gets in the way of some of the sensor operation though. The amazon buds look like they will fit more ears.

mikestew 7y ago

I'm in between you and the other person that replied to you. I can wear Airpods running no problem, but no way if anything like a helmet strap is touching them (knocks them out). I'd never get a motorcycle helmet on without knocking them out. With that said, try some Powerbeats Pros. They're the Beats version of Airpods, and frankly, I like them better. At $250, they're pricey as hell, but they sound better and they stay in better. With ear hooks and a collection of different sized buds, it eliminates trying to make a "one size fits most". If you don't have "Airpods ears", the Powerbeats are probably quicker to insert once you know the "trick" to getting them in. I always to have to fiddle with Airpods a bit to get them to sit right. Powerbeats: stick 'em in with that little twist of the wrist, sorted. And the Powerbeats have physical volume buttons, the lack of such being my one annoyance with Airpods.

cj 7y ago
Thanks for the recommendation!

coldtea 7y ago

>I just bought airpods yesterday, and tried running with them for the first time today. I couldn't run more than 30 seconds without them falling out of my ear. Depends on the ear (and maybe sweat levels)? Mine have never dropped that way.

redler 7y ago

If you keep the airpods, you might try one of the many silicone "skins" you can slip over them. They don't fit into the case with these things on, but they do stay in more securely (and sound better).

cj 7y ago
Thanks, I didn’t know that existed. That may work.

ben509 7y ago

For running, I like the AfterShokz Titanium; it's using bone conduction so you don't lose any situational awareness.

nyolfen 7y ago

you might try putting some silicone wraps on your airpods so they fit more snugly, eg: https://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/productgalleries/63308/a.jpg https://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/productgalleries/633...

wmeredith 7y ago

Shame about the AirPods. I love mine and can wear them running, but if they don’t fit your ears that’s sort of it since they don’t make different sizes or anything. You have 15 days to return them no questions asked.