Sennheiser MX 75 Twist-To-Fit Stereo Sport Earbuds
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Customer Review: Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones WORK!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I found these little gems reading a runners forum and I'm very glad I did. I enjoy running 5-6 days a week. My standard ipod earbuds gave me trouble on stationary cardio equipment once the sweat started running by causing them to fall out and me having to almost constantly readjust them. To fix this, I wrapped the earbuds with the foam covers that were included and the problem was solved...until I went outside to pound the pavement. The normal vibration of me running caused problems with the foam covered earbuds but once I started sweating..forget about it. So I ordered these Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones and now NO MORE READJUSTING =)
The headphones arrived with everything they were suppose to have included. They had instructions, several different sizes of coverings for all the different sizes and shapes of ears and even a carrying case. Each side of the headphones has 2 circular shaped pieces that go into your ear. The larger circular shaped piece is the actual speaker or earbud that goes into your ear canal. The second, higher up, smaller circular shaped piece wedges into the small nitch in your ear. It acts as a wedge to keep the whole piece "wedged" (one more time with that word) in place. Maybe I was born with big goofy ears but once I replaced the factory rubber coatings on both the speaker and the wedge piece with larger sizes that were included, the fit was excellent!! There are a few different size pieces included for both the speaker and the disc wedge piece so no worries there.
The actual tests have been nothing short of perfect and these earphones do exactly what I hoped they would do. From my first run to my most recent run, once I put them in my ear, it doesn't matter if I run through a rainstorm or sweat gallons or both, I very rarely have to touch them. They DO NOT fall out of my ears due to moisture or running/jogging vibrations. Most sessions I simply do not have to touch them at all. They come with a cord clip (which I don't use) but the clip will offer even more stability to a already stable piece of equipment.
Sound quality was right on par with my factory shipped ipod earbuds. I will say I am not a audiophile by any means, I just need my little setup to get me through my run/workout while sounding "normal". I have more than one setup in different rooms of our home for better sound than a small disc placed in my ear. These are earbuds after all and sound as good if not better than the factory shipped ones that came with my ipod so color me pleased.
I would recommend them to people suffering from the earbud annoyance of falling out of your ears once vibrations from running/jogging and/or moisture. The design is different and may not suit everyone but few things do suit us all. Comfort was the same as original earbuds, once I got use to something that was a tad different, I forgot they were there. There was no pain, blistering, bleeding or anything scary involved with my comfort of these "wedge" type earbuds.
Customer Review: Most Versitile Earbuds On The Market
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought these headphones twice, which shocks both myself as well as my friends. I have a nasty habit of trying out any and all headphones I can find and lightning never strikes in the same spot twice, or does it?
Comfort: I find them to be very comfortable over a long duration of time especially when standing or running. However if you are typing on a laptop in your bed leaning your head on your hand the headphones are quite painful due to this unique design. If you are planning on doing so and nothing else a better solution would be the Sennheiser CX300's. Despite how comfortable these headphones are, they will never be as comfortable as some in-ears, but thats not what these headphones are all about. (Note: The twist-to-fit washers are replaceable with multiple provided sizes)
Stay-in-ability: This is probably the most crucial problem with earbuds today and probably the main reason you're here. I bought these headphones when I had to train for the USAF PT Test. This includes pushups, crunches, and a run. These are the only earbuds or really headphones in general that could handle the challenge. They have never fallen out once when working out or running and if you can find any better 'phones for this situation I will shake your hand.
Quality: As far as audio quality is concerned I find them to be extremely top notch in comparison to others of this style. These are not in-ear headphones. They will not plug in and they will not give you any bass whatsoever, that being said for what they are the sound is excellent.
Construction: The cord is made out of a more coarse rubber which will make it stick to itself and tangle easier than normal in the pocket. The headphones are also very easy to break, not due to poor construction, but design. The twist-to-fit washers at the top are very easy to lose and if you were to step on these buds the wrong way you can break off the twist-to-fit part. Lest we forget the neon green and the asymetrical design.
Sweat Survivability: These buds went through a heavy soil cycle in the washing machine and not only lived to tell the tale, but were still in perfect operational order and quite pleasant smelling. Needless to say your ear sweat is nothing to worry about.
Conclusion: If you're walking, running, or working out there is no better headphone on the market, except of course the Sennheiser MX85 Sport Series II Twist to Fit Stereo For Sports which came out recently and I have yet to purchase. If you're looking for something while you're in the back of a car or an airplane the Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black) will be a better fit.
Customer Review: Slick ear nubbins
Summary: 5 Stars
First, a little background: I have had a pair of the MX75's for the past 2 years. This review is meant to cover a long-term outlook on this product. I field tested about 20 different types of ear buds...I am military and long runs/messy workouts are the rule. The categories below are the areas I valued before I purchased and now.
Fit: Over the past 2 years, the twist-to-fit system has fallen out of my ears twice during jumping jacks. For the person who wrote that theirs fell out, I have to wonder if they were accidently catching the spiraling cord when getting tired. Usually this can be fixed by having the wires go under your shirt.
Sound: It is far better than most high-end earbuds at $100. The buds can handle plenty of volume if needed (not recommended for your hearing, though). Range balance may not be great for classical music, but they function very well for modern types of music used during athletic activity.
Durability: If you do not use the clip to store the MX75, I'm sure it will last a lot longer than mine did. The clip is now shredding the outside plastic coating, so I just bought a new one. However, after 2 years of pummeling through workouts, running, sweating, etc. with NO loss in sound despite shredding of the outside coating, I am very impressed. This is a great buy, so I gave it 5 stars for outstanding durability. No other pair of ear buds has ever lasted so long in my hands before ; )
Wire: I like the uneven length of the wire - instead of having to deal with a two wires bouncing into my face while running, I can rig it using the assymetric clip so that there are no wires in my face. Great for windy days!
The curl in the wire is only a problem if you don't re-wrap it and tie it up after use. I was using the clip to hold it after wrapping it up, but this clearly led to the wire shredding problem. Will use a twist tie in the future (doh!).
The green color is fantastic for being able to find the wire in a rucksack without a light on...great for finding it while hiking.
Jack: If your not careful when you pull out the jack, it may separate. This is the only fault I have with the Sennheiser that I did not cause, but it is relatively minor problem.
Overall: Best buds I've ever owned for all around use, sound, and durability. Not for classical music, but better sound and fit than anything found in stores (including the $100 Sony earbuds that fall out like jumping beans). I think the only way they could make these better is if they were waterproof : )
Customer Review: Can't beat them for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these to replace the terrible earbuds that came with my iPod specifically for use at the gym. The Apple earbuds would constantly fall out of my ears and the sound quality left alot to be desired. I didn't feel the need to spend ~$100 or so for headphones for the gym, so I decided to give these a try after reading some favorable reviews here and on CNet. First, let me say that the earbud style might not be for everyone. The earbuds are a little on the larger side. Fortunately, Sennheiser makes other styles of basically the same headphone that may work better for you (look up the PMX, OMX, and LX 70s). The earbuds aren't meant to go in your ear canal like some earbuds are, they're meant to make a seal against your outer ear. It takes some trial and error the first few times you use them to get it right and it'll be awkward at first, but once you get the hang of it it's easy to know if they're in right. They also give you 5 sets of interchangeable pads for both the earphones and the top nub that helps hold it place in your ear. Again, it's trial and error to see what works best for you, but you'll eventually find one that works and feels great. And once you do you won't have to ever worry about them falling out, even if they get sweaty during your workout. As far as sound quality, this is a very balanced headphone. Unlike some, these don't have as much ear ticking bass, but it's definitely more than adequate (quite a bit in fact) and it's very clean - not boomy at all. The highs are especially bright and vocals are very clear. In short they sound great, especially for what you're paying for them. There's also some tradeoff with the sport line as they're supposed to be water and sweat resistant. If you don't need that, look at some of the other models they have like the MX90 or MX95. As long as you're wearing these headphones correctly and they're properly sealed you definitely won't be disappointed with how they sound, especially if you're coming from the Apple earbuds or another cheap pair. I only have one minor beef... the cord constantly wants to coil up when I'm wearing them and that sometimes gets in the way when you're working out. However, mine are still relatively new and they may still be straightening out. Like my headline says, you really can't go wrong with these for around $30.Customer Review: a runner's best friend
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, these are great! I suffer from Sweaty Ear, which causes normal earbuds to fall out after about 5 minutes of any physical activity. And, of course, regular earbuds fall out at the slightest provocation, which turns my run into a freakish stop-and-go of adjusting my earbuds, running for a minute, stopping to adjust the earbuds again, wiping the sweat off my ears to see if that helps, and finally just taking the damn things out in a fit of frustration, and running the rest of the way without any music.
Well, these little things are a thousand times better than any regular earbuds I've tried - they have a little stalk that comes up behind the earbuds, with a little nubbin that goes into your ear, effectively wedging the things into your OUTER ear (as opposed to just driving them further into your ears, which would be painful). And they stay there! I demonstrated for my husband when they first arrived, head-banging and jumping up and down and pretending to run and skip and move from side-to-side. And the things stayed in!
I figured I couldn't judge them quite yet, because I hadn't been running for 30 or 40 minutes to work up a serous sweat. But I have done so since then, and these stay in! It's weird at first, because if you've used earbuds in the past, you will be prepared to move them around every minute or 5. But you won't have to! And the cord-flapping problem, which will cause normal earbuds to be yanked out of your ears, is solved by a little clip that you can use to clip the top part of your headphones to your shirt. There is a LOT of cord included with these - I just ended up wrapping the extra cord around my ipod armband, which worked nicely. Then clip onto my shirt near my shoulder, and I can run and run without my earbuds dislodging.
In summary, these things RULE, and are completely worth the extra bucks you'll spend over some cheaper pairs of earbuds. The green color is a little ... uh, weird. I wish they were offered in black. But I will gladly put up with lime green in order to keep myself sane through a long workout by listening to music without adjusting my headphones 19 times. Hooray!