Have you heard of the term runner’s high? Look at nature closely and you’ll find a blend of home-brewed opiates called endorphins. These naturally-produced chemicals make you feel happy and almost-euphoric when you’re out on a run. There could be several factors that could lead to this state of euphoria – one of them is running to the right kind of music. While you may have found that perfect playlist to listen to while you are on that run, how do you know you have the right set of earphones that help achieve your runner’s high faster and better?
Need help looking for a good set of earphones that will be your companion as your feet take you to higher glory? Here are a few earphones we reckon will help do the job.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are completely wireless earphones that boast of good performance. On a full charge, these earphones can provide you with up to 9 hours of listening time.The ear hooks on this product are adjustable while being secure-fitting, which makes them comfortable for your long runs without compromising on stability.The sound on the Powerbeats Pro is balanced yet powerful, making this a good companion while you take off on your next training run.The product is designed to be sweat and water-resistant and if you must answer a phone call while on the go, you can answer it from either earbud using the controls on either of them. The one feature that caught our attention is Fast Fuel – it gets you up to 1.5 hours of playback on a 5-minute charge when the battery is low.
The German designed and engineered CX Sport Headphones by Sennheiser come equipped with their proprietary transducers which help this product deliver a quality sound that is balanced and high on detail. The one feature that we would highlight is that this product comes with a choice of four sizes of ear tips as well as three sizes of ear fins that help create an almost-personalized fit. The result – optimal comfort for your long runs and good passive isolation. The battery on the CX Sport provides you with 6 hours of playback from a 1.5-hour charge, while the sweat and splash resistance feature lets you run worry-free.
The Jabra Elite 75 comes from a long line of earphones that boast of the Jabra durability guarantee. These compact beauties have been tested for a secure fit, making them a good choice for runners and athletes alike. If you’re an outdoor runner but still need to stay connected on phone calls, this product is a good choice given its superior call quality even in noisy environments. By using the Jabra Sound+App you can tweak the way your music sounds with their customisable equaliser, thus giving you the sound quality and experience you yearn for while on the move. The 7.5-hour battery life means you could take off for a full marathon without having to worry about losing your music midway.
The Jaybird X4 Wireless is fully waterproof (Ipx7) making it a good choice for outdoor runners who like to go exploring regardless of the weather conditions. One feature that stands out is its ear hooks that can run over your ears for a secure fit or under them for a more relaxed fit. The Comply Ultra foam tips that come with the Jaybird X4 are interchangeable and thermo-reactive. These ear tips can conform to your ear canal to give it a comfortable yet secure fit. Using the Jaybird app, you can enjoy premium sound with customised EQ that can save personal sound settings straight to your buds.