I am looking for a special kind of headphone

BlueMak · Nov 6, 2009, 04:31 AM

It has to have the following things

1)sweat proof, or ear pieces that do NOT touch the ears, or have in the original packaging waterproof covers that are easily removed, washed and put back in place.

2)cheap or at the very least not expensive

3)they are not only available in the USA/Canada.

It would be better if they do not come in contact with the ears at all above all. Think AKG-1000 only like not 1000 euros price tag lol.

**dj_stick** · Nov 6, 2009, 08:45 AM

first that come to mind are the sony MDR-V6 - I have a pair, and relatively large ears, which just fit inside the cups, comes with Velour earpads that are easy enough to remove or replace

steves6403 · Nov 6, 2009, 11:32 AM

hey
I have the zalman theatre6 zm-rs6f headphones in which are good and have removable ear pads
i paid 60 aus new
worth a look maybe

BlueMak · Nov 6, 2009, 01:12 PM

Thank you guys for your input.
One thing I forgot to explicitly mention, they are going to be connected to a portable mp3 player and they are going to be used during physical exercise.

niceguyrichy · Nov 6, 2009, 01:15 PM

do they have to be 'over the head' type headphones, or are you ok with the ones you shove in your ears ?

BlueMak · Nov 6, 2009, 02:30 PM

I prefer to not touch the ears at all, including in them.

isaak · Nov 7, 2009, 04:54 AM

Thats gonna be a pretty tough ask, seeing as physical exercise seems to resent keeping headphones on your head...

SeraphicSorcerer · Nov 7, 2009, 05:16 AM

He just wants technology that the Visitors are suppose to be bringing us :P

niceguyrichy · Nov 7, 2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

I prefer to not touch the ears at all, including in them.

you are aware of the general concept of headphones, yeah.. ? :P

tough ask indeed.

I recently bought a pair of Altec Lansing UHP304, they're sold as 'moisture resistant' , i don't do exercise so i can't comment, but they don't sound too bad

but they will come into contact with your ears.
think any pair you buy will, one way or another tbh

why don't you just buy a pair of Senn px100 's , and 2 dozen replacement ear pads

great sound, washable pads, chuck the pads when they get too grotty

BlueMak · Nov 7, 2009, 02:49 PM

As I said before, there are such headphones already, but they are way too expensive (AKG-1000) and out of production so even if I ever manage to buy them I sure won't use them for exercise.

What I had in mind was a similar headset, only, way cheaper, lower than 100 euros.
Here is a photo of the AKG-K1000 just in case.

isaak · Nov 8, 2009, 11:27 AM

They dont sound terribly good, but they work underwater

Aqua Shop FINIS SwiMP3, Swimming MP3, FINIS SwiMP3 v2 got some for my birthday, they work surprisingly well.

Im really not sure if any headset will be able to stay on your head during exercise...are we talking running or something like weights? If it's running I'm thinking it will have to be an in-ear set...

Cow_160483 · Nov 9, 2009, 12:40 PM

Thats a big ask "headphones that dont come in contact with your ears" i seriously doubt there are any out there BlueMak ... especially if its for exercise you would want hem to be secure not just dangling off the side of your head . Here is a good one but it goes inside your ear

or the ER6i

BlueMak · Nov 9, 2009, 01:24 PM

Sound quality is not an issue. Not touching the ears is.

Nov 6, 2009, 04:31 AM	#1
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,244 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	I am looking for a special kind of headphone It has to have the following things 1)sweat proof, or ear pieces that do NOT touch the ears, or have in the original packaging waterproof covers that are easily removed, washed and put back in place. 2)cheap or at the very least not expensive 3)they are not only available in the USA/Canada. It would be better if they do not come in contact with the ears at all above all. Think AKG-1000 only like not 1000 euros price tag lol. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Nov 6, 2009, 11:32 AM	#3
steves6403 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lilydale australia Posts: 211 Rep Power: 19 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone hey I have the zalman theatre6 zm-rs6f headphones in which are good and have removable ear pads i paid 60 aus new worth a look maybe

Nov 6, 2009, 01:12 PM	Thread Starter #4
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,244 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone Thank you guys for your input. One thing I forgot to explicitly mention, they are going to be connected to a portable mp3 player and they are going to be used during physical exercise. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Nov 6, 2009, 02:30 PM	Thread Starter #6
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,244 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone I prefer to not touch the ears at all, including in them. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Nov 7, 2009, 04:54 AM	#7
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,253 Rep Power: 108 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone Thats gonna be a pretty tough ask, seeing as physical exercise seems to resent keeping headphones on your head...

Nov 7, 2009, 05:16 AM	#8
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 154 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone He just wants technology that the Visitors are suppose to be bringing us :P __________________

Nov 7, 2009, 02:49 PM	Thread Starter #10
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,244 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone As I said before, there are such headphones already, but they are way too expensive (AKG-1000) and out of production so even if I ever manage to buy them I sure won't use them for exercise. What I had in mind was a similar headset, only, way cheaper, lower than 100 euros. Here is a photo of the AKG-K1000 just in case. Attached Thumbnails __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Nov 8, 2009, 11:27 AM	#11
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,253 Rep Power: 108 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone They dont sound terribly good, but they work underwater Aqua Shop FINIS SwiMP3, Swimming MP3, FINIS SwiMP3 v2 got some for my birthday, they work surprisingly well. Im really not sure if any headset will be able to stay on your head during exercise...are we talking running or something like weights? If it's running I'm thinking it will have to be an in-ear set...

Nov 9, 2009, 12:40 PM	#12
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,687 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone Thats a big ask "headphones that dont come in contact with your ears" i seriously doubt there are any out there BlueMak ... especially if its for exercise you would want hem to be secure not just dangling off the side of your head . Here is a good one but it goes inside your ear or the ER6i __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Nov 9, 2009, 01:24 PM	Thread Starter #13
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,244 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	Re: I am looking for a special kind of headphone Sound quality is not an issue. Not touching the ears is. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*