Wednesday, November 1, 2017

GADGET SPECIAL .... 8 headphones that will add pacy music to your stride

8 headphones that will add pacy music to your stride

Going beyond audio playback, some of these running headphones also feature heart-rate monitors, and voice-powered AI personal trainers

Monster iSport Victory inear Bluetooth headphones
What these earphones lack in highend features, they make up for in comfort, durability and affordability. With a secure fit aided by the rubberised `wings' and amultitude of bud options, the iSport Victory stays locked in. They're sweat resistant and, at 15 g, they are the lightest buds you can buy.
Battery life: 10 hours | Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes (on the neckband)

BTS Pro wireless sports headphones
This on-ear option comes from a little-known startup 66 Audio, which offer a 40+ hours of continuous playback from a single charge, along with a wireless range of 100 feet. For runners who like as much control over their audio as they do for fitness, the Motion Control app enables easy control of the sound output.
Battery life: 40 hours | Heart rate monitor: No | Onear controls: Yes

Aftershokz Trekz titanium headphones
This is a superb wireless option for urban runners. Sound is delivered through your cheekbones, thanks to bone conducting tech which leaves your ears open, free to hear the traffic around you. If you run with a partner, it also means you can still enjoy a chat along the way.
Battery life: Six hours | Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes

Jaybird X3 wireless Bluetooth headphones
The compact, durable and affordable Jaybird X2 in-ear buds are mighty popular among runners.Despite being slightly smaller, the new Jaybird X3 has retained the sweat-proof design and great sound.Greater control over the audio is also possible due to a new companion MySound app.
Battery life: Eight hours | Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes

KuaiFit Sport headphones
Whoever came up with the expression `jack of all trades, master of none' never used the KuaiFit Sport headphones. With 8GB of storage they're a music player, fitness tracker, heart rate monitor, real-time running coach and a pair of wireless headphones all in one.
Battery life: Seven hours | Heart rate monitor: Yes | On-ear controls: Yes
Bose SoundSport wireless headphones
With the trademark sound of the US audio giant, these lightweight buds offer a comfortable and secure fit thanks to the StayHear+ tips. The Bose Connect app also enables music sharing with more than one set of buds, which is perfect if you're out running with a friend.
Battery life: Six hours | Heart rate monitor: Yes, with Pulse variant On-ear controls: Yes (in the neckband)

Under Armour JBL Sport wireless headphones
Under Armour's foray into headphones entrusts the audio tech to a worthy partner: JBL. With a built-in heart rate monitor you can finally ditch the chest strap, while also summoning voice updates on your progress with a tap on the right bud. The over-the-ear buds also feature 5.8mm dynamic drivers and JBL's PureBass Performance tech on board.
Battery life: Five hours | Heart rate monitor: Yes | On-ear controls: Yes

Beats PowerBeats 3
Beats PowerBeats 3 The PowerBeats 3 running headphones aim to keep your tunes pumping while you are running. They may come with a steep price, but offer a lot for runners, and especially for Apple users. With a 12-hour battery life and quick charging, it will not run out of power in the middle of anything short of an ultra-marathon.
Battery life: 12 hours | Heart rate monitor: No | On-ear controls: Yes
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