How well do the foam ear cushions cope with sweat? The ones on my Bose headphones are all messed up :-(
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I haven't really sweat a lot in them. The foam is pretty thin, so I'm a bit worried about how long they'll last in general, but they're replaceable, so probably not a big deal. Sound is good, unless you require monster bass.
1355255
They're sweat proof enough in that I've never had a problem with mine due to them getting wet at the gym... I don't use the little foam covers for the ear buds though.
1977131
Definately no... In fact mine did not last too long. I do heavy cardio and the sweat got to them and ruined them. After a while the sound quality went down to where I was hrating garbled mess and echoes. I thought it was my iPhone but when I plugged the headphones to another unit I got the same results.
829243
I do believe they will be fine. All the original Bose headphones fit around the ear....that is, the external ear actually fits inside the ear piece. The quality of these is no different from the original. Neither are top-quality. For Bose, their pads are an embarrassment and they seem unwilling to use better materials as the years have gone by.
712407
These really aren't the best headphones for that. Not to mention they shouldn't be used outside if you want to keep them working.Their fluffy cloth that pads the headphones will probably make you sweat more. For practice you need something that is less fluffy and more leather/plasticy like.
1849293
Yes, I have just returned mine for the same exact reason. The ear pads would slowly seep a blue dye if left on a light surface like paper. I had the headphones for only 1 month and it was not subjected to any abnormal use or environment. I contacted Philips and they said I did not purchase it through an authorized reseller and wouldn't do anything about them. Luckily I was able to return them back to Amazon. I am not impressed by Philip's customer service and will refrain from purchasing their products in the future.
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Here is a link I found: http://worldwide.bose.com/productsupport/en_us/web/ae_headphones/page.html#ae_headphones_ear_cushion_kit
1802479
yes indeed. i use mine every time i go to the gym. but be sure to get the extra ear covers that they sell separately. they get sweaty. i remove them and rinse them if this happens, but it's nice to have fresh ones to switch out every so often. the sound quality is incomparable at this price, btw.
2010185
Yes, no problem at all. The one hing that can happen is in the really hot weather, when you sweat, the sweat gets in your ears too! But that happens with all earphones I've ever owned. Just take them out, wipe them and your ear canal out and you are good to go
979604
Hi. Jesus. Those headphones seem to have a narrow band as seen on the web. The replacement cushion fits on my headphones snuggly which was good. For the price I would go for it! If needed then some foam could be put under the cushion. The snaps should face away from your head.
566442
No they won't! Ultimately, that's what killed both pairs that I had. And a comment response from the company stated back to me that they were designed for sport use, but excessive sweat would damage them........and that's what happened. So far, the only headphones to stand the test of time for my excessive running/ sweating has been my apple ear pods.
297587
As previously stated, these do stay on without issues but I would not wear them while exercising. Not only would you not want to bump them (especially with a metal barbell or something similar) but your ears would get a little hot and the Beats are not sweat resistant. I recommend you look elsewhere if you want headphone a for exercising. Bose makes a few sweat resistant earbuds that I recommend, Sennheiser has a sweat resistant earbud, and even Beats make similar earbuds though they weren't comfortable for me and their sound quality was lacking.
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Sorry for such a late response. I'm just now coming across this. If you've already made another purchase I hope you're happy with it. If not, I would recommend any in ear headphone if the humidity issue is due to sweat. Personally I've been experiencing with bluetooth headsets "in ear" for working out. Haven't found one to recommend so far. Hope this helps.
963608
I accidentally ran my pair of headphones through the washing machine while they were stuffed into a pair of shorts. After a day of drying out, they sound and work perfectly fine!!! Your results may vary! :-)
745437
I love the SOL headphones. .. I accidentally Washed the in my gym shorts and they never missed a beat. I sweat like crazy they don't fall out and the sound is perfect. If the bose are at a better price... maybe go with bose.
843290
I use mine primarily under a helmet while riding one of my motorcycles and they stay in the ear prety well. Of course you have to insert them properly and have them seal in your ears. As for the sweat while working out. I guess that depends on how much you sweat in your ears. But I am sure they will take a moderate amount sweating.Hopes this helps.Rick G
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Scott,Although not conceived as a "sports" model, I wear these phones while exercising often. I have worn them hiking steep mountain trails (just returned today from Banff, Canada), spinning, kayak camping ... you name it! I have sweat with them on and even hiked in the rain with them on. No damage to the headphones. Mine fit tight in my ears without behind the ear supports. I have never had them fall out (except when the cord is snagged on a tree branch). If they fit you as well as me they should work well during exercise. BTW - The audio reproduction is outstanding. Scott,Although not conceived as a "sports" model, I wear these phones while exercising often. I have worn them hiking steep mountain trails (just returned today from Banff, Canada), spinning, kayak camping ... you name it! I have sweat with them on and even hiked in the rain with them on. No damage to the headphones. Mine fit tight in my ears without behind the ear supports. I have never had them fall out (except when the cord is snagged on a tree branch). If they fit you as well as me they should work well during exercise. BTW - The audio reproduction is outstanding.