Wireless Headphones?

[FitMom]

I was thinking about getting some wireless headphones so I could enjoy working out to Cathe or on my treadmill with the music loud and without disturbing my kids. Does anyone use these? If you have used them, can you tell me about your experiences with them. Any product recommendations?

Thanks
Alli

 

[JeanneMarie]

I have had two sets of wireless headphones and this is what I've discovered....

The first set was a fairly cheap one from Radio Shack. ($19.99 I think) The headphones were rather large, and felt bulky on my head. The foam earpieces got sweaty when I worked out or ran on my treadmill. I definitely would not recommend these in terms of comfort.

The second set I tried was made by "Jensen" and I bought them at Best Buy. They were different from the traditional headphones in that you wore a small (size of a pack of playing cards) receiver on your waist band that connected to a set of earbuds with a wire. These were great! The earbuds were so lightweight and comfortable that I couldn't even tell I was wearing them. The receiver that clipped to my waistband was light enough to not be a problem either.

I no longer have the Jensen set and to my dismay I cannot find it anywhere. I fear it has been discontinued. I tried a google search and found one on eBay a while back, but it was going for over $100. I think I originally paid about $70.

My advice, if you can find a set like the Jensens, go for it. If it's the traditional headphones like I described above, I don't think you'll be happy.

 

[WD]

I had some of the cheaper wireless headphones. The foam ear pieces started deteriorating from me sweating on them. I had to still strain to hear from them over the sound of the proform treadmill that I had. I would definitely shop around.
Diane Sue

 

[FitMom]

Thanks JeanneMarie. Believe it or not, I found them! Here's a link to a set being sold on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2762380810&category=162

I found mine at Best Buy when dh and I were there looking at something else. I just thought I'd take a look and see and there they were. They have 1 more so if you'd like me to pick that up for you let me know. They're 35.00. Email me at [email protected] if you want.

Thanks again for the recommendation

Alli

 

[JeanneMarie]

Hi Alli!

I'm so glad you found the Jensen JW120's! As a matter of fact, I bought a set off of eBay about a week ago! Thanks for the link though.

Enjoy your headphones!