Wireless headphones?

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Re: Wireless headphones?

Post by nick rockliff » December 29th, 2016, 6:43 pm

Headphones when rowing? Why would you need such things?

Just listen to the sound of the flywheel and the chain :roll:
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Re: Wireless headphones?

Post by Oarsome Fitness » January 4th, 2017, 6:54 pm

I struggled with wireless ones that only had a cable between each earbud and prefer this type with a band:

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Can't tell you how many sets of cheap headphones I went through at uni due to sweat getting into them on long ergs!
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Re: Wireless headphones?

Post by G-dub » January 6th, 2017, 9:27 am

Just got some Plantronics Backbeat Fit wireless headphones. Had been using a JBL portable speaker. I enjoyed the headphones last night since they provide a more consuming experience which may have helped PE. I will be interesting to see how they work on the tough sessions. I wonder if it might get too overwhelming or provide a great distraction! I recall when I lived in ski country I would not even hear the music when on challenging terrain. Anyway, nice pair of headphones and I'd recommend them so far.
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Re: Wireless headphones?

Post by jackarabit » January 6th, 2017, 4:23 pm

I am satisfied with the inexpensive AYL reccomendation from Mike P.
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Re: Wireless headphones?

Post by lwtguy » January 6th, 2017, 4:44 pm

G-dub wrote:Just got some Plantronics Backbeat Fit wireless headphones. Had been using a JBL portable speaker. I enjoyed the headphones last night since they provide a more consuming experience which may have helped PE. I will be interesting to see how they work on the tough sessions. I wonder if it might get too overwhelming or provide a great distraction! I recall when I lived in ski country I would not even hear the music when on challenging terrain. Anyway, nice pair of headphones and I'd recommend them so far.
That's the one I have and I think they're great. Waterproof as well so the sweat doesn't mess them up. The battery lasts about 8 hours and has a good range.
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