Earphones for those Workout Jams
The gym can be many things for you. A sanctuary for when you dedicate some time to yourself, a dubiously cool spot for mirror-selfies, a stepping stone towards your dream body and of course, a home for tacky EDM music. The last being the most vexing because let’s face it, a person with even half a decent taste in music probably has their own workout playlist. To pump up your workout routine with those stimulating tunes, you need a good pair of earphones. Nusrat Noshin lists down Color’s top 5 choices of activewear earphones, perfect for your active side.
Jabra Elite Active 65t
Type: True wireless
Price: $298
Battery life: 5 hrs (charging case supports up to 15 hrs)
Resilience: Sweat-proof & Dustproof,
Ambiance:
The Jabra Elite Active 65t is a common sight to regular gym-goers. It is hitherto the best activewear earphones put out by Jabra, with its robust sweat-proof and dustproof body, amazing sound quality, and noise isolation. This comes with the Jabra Sound+ app that allows you to customize the EQ of the music for the optimal auditory experience. It is somewhat water-resistant, which means a mind drizzle on a jogging session won’t burn a hole through the earphones, but surfing probably would. Besides that, it comes equipped with 4-mic technology that optimizes call qualities, a motion sensor that tracks your workout progress via the mobile app and virtual assistance enabler that gives you a hands-free VA summoning privilege.
Plantronics BackBeat FIT
Type: In-ear with ear hooks
Price: $87.56
Battery life: 8 hrs
Resilience: Sweat-proof and Waterproof
Ambiance: non-noise canceling
If you are on a budget but want that luxury experience, fret not! PLT BackBeat FIT delivers enviable performance without denting the wallet. The earbuds are a snug fit, with the hooks securing them in place. The settings are on the ear and not inline and hence easily adjustable. It also allows support for Siri via Google Voice. Furthermore, they are sweat-proof and waterproof and hands down more adaptive than any of the earphones on this list. The PLT BackBeat FIT is unique for its neon body that stands out in the dark, making it convenient to spot nocturnal runners.
Bose SoundSport Free
Type: True wireless
Price: $199.95
Battery life: 5 hrs (charging case supports up to 10 hrs)
Resilience: Sweat-proof, Water-resistant
Ambiance: Noise-canceling
The Bose SoundSport Free is one of the best high-end true wireless earbuds that come with the signature Bose Bass, app connectivity, and excellent Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth, in general, is the best amongst wireless earphones and the Bose app
Aftershokz Trekz Air
Type: Open-ear bone conduction
Price: $119.95
Battery life: 6 hrs
Resilience: Sweat-proof and Dustproof
Ambiance: Dual noise canceling
Aftershokz specializes in bone conduction music i.e.: playing music through your cheekbones using bone conduction transducers. This is the only brand of earphones approved on all road races in the UK. It uses Bluetooth 4.2 which provides crisp sound and uninterrupted connectivity. It is so lightweight that you will barely feel it on your ears, while the flexible wraparound band behind the head provides security. This is a great earphone for trekkers, mountain bikers, parkour skateboarders or longboarders, etc. Its dual noise canceling feature blocks out the ambient sound for high quality calls, making it a seamless earphone.
Jaybird X3:
Type: In-ear with wings
Price: $129
Battery life: 8 hrs
Resilience: Sweat-proof
Ambiance: Non-noise canceling
This is a popular earphone in the athletic and sports loop. It is comfortable and with a variety of tips and fins to choose from, you can find your perfect fit. Even in the midst of the most rigorous workout sessions, you can be rest assured you won’t lose them. These earphones comes with an impressive Bluetooth 4.1 support, a long stride from its predecessors, and it’s compatibility with the proprietary Jaybird MySound App is a plus. This app helps you fix EQ presets; you can change the level of bass, treble, mids etc. and gives you the tailored sound experience you desire.
