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Bluetooth earbuds for running

Nick

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Hey guys,

anyone have any experience with bluetooth headsets for running? I usually run with an armband and regular headphones but it drives me crazy because the wires keep pulling out of my ear and bouncing everywhere. I'd like to put my phone on a waistband instead and just have a bluetooth headset. There are lots of reviews online but nothing really clearly for running. My wife got me some LG Tone Pro on father days but reviews seem like they are excellent for almost everything except the bouncing that happens when you go for a run.
 

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I'm been looking for something similar for the gym. The cord thing kills me. I can't tell you the number of times I have knocked my phone off the treadmill or had the cord get in the way.

These (http://www.amazon.com/JayBird-BlueB...sr=1-9&keywords=wireless+bluetooth+headphones) seem to get great reviews. The price, however, has me sideways. For $150, it better come with a bunch of free music.'

EDIT: CNET says these work well: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-B...00DIOAM4Y/ref=psdc72_t2_B00B6ZGSVI_B00DIOAM4Y
 

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i can't find it now to show picture but i got a dongle thingy that i plug my existing (traditional) headphones into and put in a pocket and the dongle connects bluetooth to my phone. works OK, $20ish.
 

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^that's an interesting option. Thanks.

The Jaybirds look awesome but yeah, $150 is outta my range. $60 or $70 tops.
 
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