Nike SB HJ020 Lightweight Sport Headphones
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(2.5 out of 5)
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(4 out of 5)Great sound, good fit
I bought these to run on a treadmill with, and for that they work great. I personally didn't have any of the fit issues others complained about. For "ear bud" style head phones, I like the design, the pressure the headbad gives definately helped them stay in place. The cord is on the short side, so it is better suited to some sort of arm band device where you can route the cord behind your back. The nice thing with that is the cord isn't flopping around in front of you when you run.
The only problem I have with them is someone stole them when I was at the gym. My own fault I suppose for letting them out of my sight. I'm looking to definately replace them with the same model.
(3 out of 5)Decent headphones, but not sweatproof
After reading the reviews posted here on Amazon, I bought a pair of these phones for runs and other workouts.
After figuring out that these phones are designed to go OVER your ears, I found I really liked the fit. They don't come out, even if you run into things. And it's HILARIOUS to see all the tech-challenged people at the gym wearing them UPSIDE DOWN. I showed one guy how to wear them correctly, and he was so embarassed, he left early.
But here's my problem with these headphones. I sweat a lot, and, after a dozen runs or so, they quit working. So I bought a pair of Sony MDR-A35G S2 Sports Headphones. I'm still sweat testing them, but so far they seem to be impervious and also have better dynamic range than the Nikes.
I do like the design of the Nikes beter, however.
If you don't sweat buckets and run a lot, these phones are a decent choice.
(1 out of 5)Worse headphones you can buy
I bought the Philips/Nike armband radio about a year ago. I've been using it sparsely, and only during running. First set of headphones stopped working after about 20 hours of playing. I thought "oh well, these things happen" and bought another one. I was extremely gentle with it, I was making sure that I wouldn't pull the cord in any way. Still, second set of headphones stopped working exactly like the first one: Apparently the cord was cut again, somewhere in the jack. At that time I was really pissed off, but unfortunately next time I went for a run the only shop around was a Nike, so I ended up with a 3rd set of headphones. Believe it or not, that set broke too, BEFORE the first battery was exhausted. At that time I decided to write this review and make it clear that I'll never buy anything else from Philips (who's responsible for this terrible manufacturing quality)
(1 out of 5)Horribly uncomfortable earbuds or misshapen head?
Hands down, the most uncomfortable earbuds I've ever worn, even worse than stock iPod earbuds (either that or I have a misshapen head, which I can't rule out). Sound qualilty is quite good and the behind the neck design is great for running or other upright activities but these qualities mean nothing if you can't stand to have the earbuds in your ears for more than 20 minutes. I've tested several sets of "sport" headphones/earbuds and these are, by far, the worst. To top it off, the buds pop out if you're doing any exercises on your back (bench presses, etc).
(4 out of 5)Good, almost great in-ear headphones
Audio-wise they are your basic in-ear buds- great portability with good sound quality (I use mine with an iPod Mini.) They don't sound different to me than anything from Sony in a similar price range.
The interesting aspect of this model is its design. The frame goes behind your head (near your neck), and bends near the bud to fit into your ear (pretty cool actually.) I found them to fit very well, and are generally very unobtrusive. However, if I am wearing a collared shirt then the headphones tend to hit the collar when I move or turn my head. This can disrupt the buds in my ear, very inconvenient. With a regular t-shirt (I bought these for working out), they fit me pretty well if not great and stayed on much better (but not quite as secure as regular stiff-frame headphones that go over the top of your head.) It would probably be best to try them first before buying, as they seem to fit some people better than others (judging by the wide range of reviews here.)
Overall I like these headphones a lot, and am glad I purchased them. They are attractive, very light, very portable, and work well for their intended purpose. As it stands I rate them a 4 out of 5, only because they don't seem to fit everyone equally well.