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A comprehensive review of gear and clothing for the active lifestyle, run and written by an avid hiker, runner, and all around fitness junky. The aim of the Gear and Wear is to fill the gap left from the lack of complete and thorough reviews available anywhere else. As such, all products reviewed by Gear & Wear have been used extensively before being reviewed to insure only reliable information is being passed on to other consumers. Reviews can be found categorized as a piece of gear (for hiking, camping, climbing, boxing/MMA, working out or other), wear (for footwear, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts or accessories) or by their brand name. Additionally we'll also upload a review on some food to keep you fueled! We can also be found on Twitter @GearandWearBlog.
Cost: $19.99 Great for: Activities where other headphones might fall out. The good: These headphones are more like earbuds than headphones, but they stay in your ears during activities where other brands (like Skull Candy) would go flying out. The bad: These are not waterproof, if any moisture gets into them then there is a noticeable muffling. Rating Variety/Appearance: 6/10. There are extremely limited color choices, but the design does catch your eye and make you think it would be perfect for exercising. Comfort and sound: 5/10. The bids fit comfortably in your ear while the flexible plastic sits snugly around it. The sound starts off crystal clear but over time becomes quieter, duller and less crisp. Quality/Durability: 2/10. My first pair died after running in the rain. My replacement lasted a few months longer but even when I avoided getting them wet the max volume gradually declined for no apparent reason. Value: 2/10. In my experience there aren't many good headphones for running and this pair doesn't change that. Even when worn as a standard pair of headphones they still disappoint with a mediocre life at best. Other: 2/10. For a set of headphones that claim to be for active sports and waterproof it sure underperformed. Mix that with the horrible experience of trying to talk to Sony about their products and you have a pretty big headache. Overall: 17/50. Verdict: I regret my purchase so much. Sure it only costs $20 but it was nothing at all like it should have been. Also, you can get a pretty great pair of earbuds (although not for athletic use) from Skull Candy for the same price and not have it degrade so rapidly. As for another pair for active wear I'm still on the search. |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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