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I have tested at least a dozen Bluetooth-headphones for sports (running, gym, etc.) and they all died due to sweat after max. 2 months. Anyone has a good suggestion? (was really looking forward to buying the AirPods even though not sure about sweat-resistance...)

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I have a set of Jaybird X2s that have lasted a while, purchased on recommendation from http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wireless-exercise-head... -- they are currently recommending JLab Epic2 Bluetooths, with notes on sweat testing.

Just get a clip-on BT receiver and use cheap wired headphones. I sweat a LOT and many options e.g. Apple earpods stay in my ear and have not died due to sweat yet after years of workouts (they die for other reasons like me stepping on them).

Any recommendations for which receivers to look at? My search-fu has failed me repeatedly.

Griffin recently released a new Bluetooth adapter called the Griffin iTrip Clip. Initial reviews for it are positive.

I've had a Sony SBH20 for maybe 2 years which has yet to fail me in sweaty usage at least 3 to 5 times a week. Cheap as chips as well.

I was satisfied by the MPOW Swift. I'm a very sweaty guy, and they lasted about eight months of exercise 4-5 days/week before I broke the cheap plastic case. They looked kinda derpy, but they were fine for throwaway $20 exercise earphones.

The MPOW Wolverine I bought afterwards to replace them, however, broke after two weeks, so proceed with caution with this company.

I have a pair of the MPOW Magneto's (https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Bluetooth-Headphones-Cancelling-...). I found them while looking for an alternative to the JayBird BlueBuds my girlfriend has (which are like $120). The Magneto's have a 6-8 hour battery life (and standby time is days). Bluetooth 4.1. Apt-X codec for higher quality audio. Active noise cancellation. Nifty magnet feature which allows you to pick up calls and ware it around your neck without loosing it. If you're looking for a feature rich pair of Bluetooth headphones that have a decent battery life you honestly can't beat MPOW for the price.

Can you list which ones didn't work out so that the rest of us can avoid those?

I have the Jaybird Freedom, they're still alive, but I can't recommend them - the pogo-pin charging mechanism is fragile. At this point it takes me a good dozen tries of plugging it in for it to actually charge.

I really, really want wireless earbuds to be a thing, but every choice I've tried is just so damn crappy.

I really do hope that Apple can pull this off, because the field of wireless earbuds is begging for some disruption.

I'm using the Trekz Aftershokz Titanium and they seem to be holding up: https://www.amazon.com/Aftershokz-AS600SG-Titanium-Conductio...

Bonus points with allowing you to hear while you run so it's less likely you'll be hit by a car.

I've been using these $25 TaoTronics headphones for months without any issues (combination of cardio and weightlifting, copious sweating involved).

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Headphones-Earph...

I have these - not bad if you're mostly sitting but if you walk around with them, they move around in your ear resulting in booming noises.

Agreed, I've burned through 4 pairs of Jaybird X2's (easily the worst headphones I have ever used) from what I believe to be damage caused by sweat (despite being "sweat proof"). Fortunately, their CS has replaced them each time, but frustrating never the less. I too was hoping the Airpods would be a solution.

I have gone through several Bluetooth headsets including Jaybirds, which lasted weeks at best. right now, I am using the Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones and love them. You don't sound as great as my old Motorola us, but they have lasted over a year so far of exercising and no problems whatsoever.

I use Plantronics Backbeat Fit and have been very happy with them.

https://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-BackBeat-Fit-Bluetooth-He...

I had the same thing happen with 2 pair of wired sony headphones with the around the ear holder. In both times just one channel fried though :(

Have you used any non-bluetooth headphones that lasted?

My Plantronics Backbeat Pros (they're no longer for sale, the new version is called the Backbeat Fit) have lasted 3 years of travel and exercise.

JVC HA-EBT5 are IPX4 and under $50 on amazon.

Botox injections?

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