Tips For Finding the Best Running Headphones
There are many factors to consider when buying a pair of headphones for running. Healthy hearing is hugely important and, for the safest listening experience, there are a couple of things to we must bear in mind. Here is a list to make your decision and shopping for running headphones easy so that you can find the perfect pair for you;
Know the Ears
The volume of a noise is measured in decibels. Obviously, there is a safe level of decibels for our ears but upon exceeding that level, dangerous effects of sound can cause irreversible damage to our listening abilty. I found out that 85 decibels is the maximum safety level. Did you know that just 5 minutes with headphones turned up to maximum volume can cause extensive hearing loss. The first step is finding a style to fit your head-shape and ears and produce a clear sound even when turned down low enough to hear people speaking to you clearly.
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Safety before Fun
Apart from hearing loss, there is another risk involved with wearing running headphones and that is lowered sensory awareness. People depend greatly on their sense of hearing to safely guide them throughout the everyday life, protecting them from an oncoming vehicle or skateboarder etc. Large, over-the-ear style headphones cut out background noise almost completely out, making them potentially dangerous. Due to this, cupped running headphones should not be chosen for running.
-Running headphones obviously have to fit firmly and stay in position. This matters considerably. If your headphones are not properly fitted on your ears, they can not only become a danger but can also be the cause of excess sweating. As we begin to sweat, if not the ideal fit, the headphones can become damaged or worn as well as the resulting injury causing pain, affecting wearability. |
Fanatic or HobbyistHow active you are is going to affect your choice. Decide based on these 2 factors; will you wear them daily? In addition, will you be excessively active whilst wearing your running headphones?
For those planning to utilize their new headphones for extremely regular running or activity, it is important to find a hardy, quality pair. You don't want them falling apart mid-jog. There are several different models, styles and sizes of headphones available now days. The 'behind the ears' headphone design is practical as it provides a snug fit without the bulk. Wireless headphones are a revolutionary answer to those frustrating wires always tangling up and getting in the way, making wearing them during physical activity a breeze. Sports ear bud headphones for running are perfect as they stay put, offer good sound control so the volume can stay below 85 decibels and are discreet. They also allow the runner to wear a hat whilst doing outdoor activity. We found a very informative post on headphones for running here at headphoneshound.com to be very useful when writing this post. |
Be Picky
Don't just read the words running headphones and grab a pair. When choosing the pair for you, know what you are looking for. There are so many to choose from, it would be smart to be starting somewhere. Choosing a color to suite you should be the final deciding factor to consider. If I could suggest just one thing, it would be to base the amount of money you are planning to spend on headphones for running on how much you will use them. If you are a seriously active person, invest in a good pair.