Best for Exercise (Sennheiser OMX 70 £23/$45) |
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 One of the most asked questions on the “Earphone” forums of enthusiast websites is “what are the best ear/headphones for exercising?” We love our music, and we love to exercise but most “included” earphones fall out or can’t stand the rigors of the gym.
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Well, if you want to barrel down the slopes or pump iron in the gym or go for a jog and you want great sound and superb comfort – look no further than the Sennheiser OMX 70 Sport.
These are the first “Sport” style earphones to be worthy of the prized Sennheiser name.
Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is the acknowledged world leader in microphone technology, RF-wireless and infrared sound transmission, headphone transducer technology, and most recently, in the development of active noise-cancellation. |
Design |
 These are unique in style and design. They are a combination of fluorescent green, white and gray which is kind of appealing. They have a rubberized feel to them and they are flexible. The ear loops bend and the buds themselves actually can be extended for larger ears. They sit partially into the ear canal and protrude outwards. They seem to have a very sturdy design and the cables were nice and secure and comfortable to wear. |
Comfort |
| These earphones are designed for exercise. They stay in place, sweat doesn’t bother them and they don’t move when you do. They fit inside the ear comfortably. There was no needed “rocking” or “pulling at the ear” which is required with other in-ear designs. I found I could wear these for hours on end. They did not really block out noise – but that is not their purpose – there was no “feeling under water” sensation as is common with totally in-the-ear designs. |
Sound Quality |
| The Sennheiser name is legendary in the world of sound quality. I was initially sceptical since these were $45.00 Earphones which could be found for close to $30 online – I didn’t think they could measure up to more expensive designs. I was wrong – dead wrong. The Sound Quality of the OMX 70 was very good. The Bass was clear and tight though not as deep as I would like. The highs were very, very good – not as detailed as the least expensive designs from Ultimate Ears, but they also cost lest than a third as much. Vocals sounded beautiful – the midrange was very good – perhaps a bit more “muddy” than some – but believable and nice to listen to. |
What the Critics Say |
CNET gave the Sennheiser Sport series a 7.3 (Very Good) and said: “The bottom line: Workout enthusiasts with a penchant for bright green will be happy with these highly stable, excellent-sounding in-ear headphones.”
iLounge gave them an A- and said: “Very good audio quality, with strong extended bass. Great carrying case is included, along with shirt clip and replacement earbud covers in foam and rubber.”
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Conclusions |
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These are great earphones. They were comfortable, sounded very good and they were easy to travel with. They are designed for exercise and they have become my main headphones for bike riding and grass cutting. They are sturdy and truly an amazing buy – even at full retail price.
The OMX 70 Sport Earphones list for $45.00/£23 and can be found for as little as $26.00 online.
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