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- Best-value earphones Etymotic ER-6i *Est. $80
- Budget earbuds for the gym Sennheiser MX75 Sport *Est. $30
- Best noise-canceling earphones Panasonic RP-HC55 *Est. $60
- Best audiophile earphones Shure SE530 *Est. $450
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Budget earbuds for the gym
- Secure fit
- Sweat-proof
- Good sound quality
- Affordable
- Getting the right fit can be tricky
- Bright green color
- Some users complain of frayed cables
Specifically designed for use while jogging or working out on the treadmill, the Sennheiser MX 75 Sport earbuds get good reviews overall. These earbuds have a twist-to-fit design that consists of a round piece of rubber that sticks out of the bud and presses gently but firmly against the outer ear for a snug fit. Experts and most users say they stay securely in your ears when exercising, although some users had a hard time getting a good fit. Professional reviewers are pleased that the MX75 delivers clear sound across all ranges, though detail doesn't match up to more expensive in-ear earphones from Shure and Etymotic.
CNET and PCMag.com give the Sennheiser MX75 full-review treatment; both supply ratings as well as pros and cons. OnHeadphones.com offers a brief review, but also includes detailed pros and cons and a star rating. More than 550 user reviews can be found on Amazon.com, while NewEgg.com has over 40; both sites offer essential feedback on durability and everyday use.
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1. CNET
Reviewer Tim Gideon recommends the MX75 for "workout enthusiasts with a penchant for bright green," citing its audio clarity and snug fit. Compared to Shure earphones, he considers the Sennheiser MX75 a better buy.
Review: Sennheiser MX 75 Sport, Tim Gideon, July 20, 2006
PCMag.com's Jamie Lendino notes that the Sennheiser MX75s stays securely in the ear without entering the ear canal and says they are a "definite step up from the buds that come with most digital audio players." A slideshow of images accompanies the review.
Review: Sennheiser MX75 Sport, Jamie Lendino, May 2, 2008
The Sennheiser MX75 gets a near perfect score from OnHeadphones.com and is called "the active person's paradise." Cons include the neon green color and less-than-pristine audio quality, but its durability makes it a great choice for the gym.
Review: Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones, Editors of OnHeadphones.com
4. Amazon.com
More than 550 users at Amazon.com give the Sennheiser MX75 generally positive reviews. Most of the reviews are rather long and detailed, making them more useful than the typical user review. One user calls them "a runner's best friend" and is thrilled with their secure fit. Another owner, who's had the earbuds for six months, finds them uncomfortable and complains that the cord started shredding. This reviewer also notes the lack of "cable thump," audible feedback that occurs when your body bumps against a headphone cord.
Review: Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. NewEgg.com
The MX75 gets mostly positive reviews at NewEgg.com, where more than 40 users have chimed in. Reviews here are more technical than at Amazon, as a rule, but still relatively easy to understand.
Review: Sennheiser MX75 Sport 3.5mm Connector Earbud Headphone, Contributors to Newegg.com
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