Sennheiser MX 75 Twist-To-Fit Stereo Sport Earbuds
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Customer Review: Great exercise headphone & more
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, some clarification.
If you look at the pics associated with this item... the man is not inserting the headphones in the ear correctly. He is twisting them posteriorly (backwards) so that they wedge into the ear to stay secure. They are designed to twist anteriorly (forward) so that the little "wheel" at the top of the earbud fits under the little flap that your ear makes as it attaches to your head.
If you insert them correctly... this makes them almost impossible to shake loose. In addition, the headphones come with multiple sizes of "wheels" to customize your fit. Also, there are multiple earbud speaker attachments to fit your ear-hole (as well as a set of cushioned covers).
These headphones are great for many applications. I use them while running and lifting. I even use them at sporting events, since they make a good seal and keep a lot of the crowd noise out and allow me to hear the radio broadcast.
The coiled wire can be a bit of a bother, but really is not a "deal breaker".
Overall, I would buy these again... actually I am buying some for family members this Christmas.
Customer Review: Great headphones, but with quirks
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these headphones in December 2007 and use them at the gym and for running. They are great - the fit allows just enough street noise to be congizant of my surroundings, but not enough that I have to keep my iPod volume at its highest setting. The audio quality is better than my high-end Ultimate Ears headphones that I use for travel and commuting on Chicago's very noisy subway / elevated rail system.
There are a few quirks, however:
First, it takes a little while to get used to the way they affix to your ear. Luckily, Sennheiser provides ear pieces in multiple sizes for an optimal fit.
Second, the ear pieces fall off and get lost easily. I use the smallest size (which they give you one extra of) and after 6 months of wear, I've already had to order replacements ($6 from Sennheiser's US web site, plus another $5 for shipping).
Third, clean them regularly. They don't fit on your ears the same way that ear buds do, so the dirt hides differently and can be quite disgusting when you find it.
Overall, a great set of headphones that I have never regretted purchasing.
Customer Review: excellent for its purpose
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're looking for concert-quality sound, or luxuriously soft headphone bliss, this is not only the wrong item, but the wrong category. But in the subgenre of exercise headphones, these Sennys really shine.
In my average-sized ears, they remain firmly in place regardless of how physical the exercise gets. And despite their excellent grip, I haven't experienced any significant discomfort in using them up to two hours straight. The headphones are held in place by applying pressure to two pieces of cartilage in your ear, so if you put them in right, there shouldn't be any pain. I suppose results may vary with smaller ears.
The sound quality is better than I expected for headphones like these -- decent bass and an overall clarity of sound.
They falls short of perfection only in the initial installation to the ear. At first I found it particularly tricky to get used to way the headphones twist into place, and even now it usually takes a couple of tries to get them set just right. Once there, however, all is well. I'd buy these again, no question.
Customer Review: Great product! Wonderful for running!
Summary: 5 Stars
After finally deciding to start running, I went out and and got an mp3 player for my workouts. Unfortunately, every time I went running, whether at the gym on a treadmill or outside, the headphones I would use would not stay in, and I would be fiddling around with my headphones rather than running. I had tried both my headphones that came with my iPod along with other fitted ear buds. No success.
These Sennheisers are exactly what I needed. After reading the positive reviews here, I decided to give it a shot. They take a little bit of practice making them fit in the ear, and I had to figure out a way to put the cord so as not to get in the way, but after about a week of using them, I had a system going. And they work wonderfully!
They fit perfectly. They never fall out. They work well indoors in the gym. They work perfectly outside on the trails, even on windy days.
If you're looking for the best sound quality headphones on the market, these probably aren't it. But if you a runner, or want an earbud that will fit in your ear no matter what you do, these are the choice for you!
Customer Review: Perfect for some, but good for others
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using these MX75 headphones for about 1 month now in the gym for running and work out.
PROS: This is a high quality product with a very handy carrying case. The sound is excellent - I probably wouldn't be able to appreciate a higher quality sound anyway. The water-resistant feature is quite handy for cleaning. The cord is very long (4-feet) and comfortable to use, because any extra piece of the cord contracts like a spring, which keeps it out of the way.
CONS: However, my ears are probably too small for it - I tried different sizes of included ear adapters, but nothing seems to fit MY ears as meant by the designers. I got them to fit by twisting them in my ear at a 90% angle from the indicated position - whatever works! Not as snug as the original advertised fit, but still probably better than MX-70 version. If the twist-to-fit leg had adjustable height, most people would be able to fit MX-75 in their ears really well. I did consider at some point breaking the leg off (because it adds weight) while its contribution to fit is questionable in my case, but decided against it.