Accessories Looking for headphone recommendation (specific needs)

[bvbull200]

I am looking for a pair of headphones that I will mainly be using while running. For this particular pair, audio quality is going to have to take a backseat to some other needs.

Here are a few things that I need:

1. In-line microphone - I go on some fairly long runs and occasionally have to stop and take a call, but I keep my phone in the pocket of a hydration pack.

2. In-ear design, preferably with interchangeable sleeves.

3. In-line controls (skip/pause/volume) - This would be nice, but I could live without it if necessary.

Budget is probably no higher than about $40, but I would be plenty happy not spending all of it.

I made a silly mistake using my Shure E2C's for a few hundred miles. I was on borrowed time with them, but I finally got too much sweat in the left ear-bud and it no longer works. I will get something with better sound quality for travel, but I still need some for running.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

 

[americonium]

Try the Skullcandy line. I have the Amazon.com: Skullcandy INK'd Earbuds with In-Line Microphone S2INBI-SZ (Silver): Home Audio & Theater

INK'd. They have a button on the mic that will answer the incoming call. I'm not sure what else the button does, since I got the EVO this weekend and have only used the earphones once to walk the dog. Good luck.

 

[DennisF6]

You might want to look through this thread:
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-accessories/248385-bluetooth-stereo-headsets.html

I've been using a Jabra Clipper (Amazon.com: Jabra CLIPPER Bluetooth Stereo Headset: Cell Phones & Accessories). Fits all the requirements you list. Plus - it rains a lot where I live and this one is pretty water resistant. I've gone on hour plus runs in the rain with no problems. The earphones that come with it are ok, but you can use whatever ones you want.

 

[bvbull200]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Dennis, what is the longest period of time that you have used that device? Think I could run it for 5 continuous hours and still be able to take a call at the end?

 

[DennisF6]

I don't know how long you can run a Jabra Clipper. I'm just in the habit of charging every night and the longest I have used it is about 3, maybe 3 1/2 hours.

I see that it's rated for 6 hours talk time. Just guessing that music listening time would be roughly the same???