I was really getting fed up with earbuds that didn't stay put and that sounded screechy on high volume. But I also didn't want to pay nearly half a hundred dollars for super good headphones/earbuds, especially since I'm on a tight budget. Thankfully, with these babies, I didn't have to drain my bank account. They stay put in your ear and don't come out unless you really give it a hard yank. Normally I'm not a fan of the suction cup earbuds, but these are so comfy and lightweight you don't even notice that they're in your ear. That'll be helpful for when I'm listening to music while doing dishes or folding laundry. The sound is extremely crystal clear and doesn't sound screechy at all, especially at high volumes. What I also really like is how the plug is designed with a diagonal side, so the wires won't pinch as easily. These beauties are worth every dollar. I'm never buying another brand EVER AGAIN!!! Read more
The JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired are solid workout earphones, especially for the price. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and stay put during runs or gym sessions. The waterproofing is a big plus, making them sweat- and weather-resistant, so I don’t have to worry about using them outdoors. Sound quality is clear with decent bass, which is more than enough for workouts. The only issue I’ve run into is that sound can leak into the mic when I’m on calls. Friends sometimes mention they hear my music faintly in the background, which can be distracting. It’s not a deal breaker if you mainly use them for music, but it’s something to keep in mind if you plan to take a lot of calls. Overall, these are a reliable pair of wired sports earphones with great comfort and sound, but the mic feedback keeps them from being perfect. Read more
I can't believe the overall review on these earphones averages out to a 4.5. Maybe it's because athletes were expecting these to last forever, or have a tendency to do things that put a lot of stress on the cord, or it's ends, or they're getting tons of sweat or rain inside them. My perspective on these, I've probably tried at least 20 different corded earphones, and I'm talking premium name brands, plus the same with earbuds and headphones. I guess you'd say I'm always on a quest for the best, and sometimes for the lowest cost. For $20, I think these are the best. When I purchased these I wasn't expecting much. I've tried the JBL 110, JBL Live 100. For what they are, they're ok. I just did a side by side comparison with those, and these, playing specific songs I like, gave the best overall balance of tone, with much higher volume than those other JBL's, and enhanced dynamic presence on each song, as if I was hearing the song live in-concert. The drums and cymbals, the bass, the guitar, and the vocals, were all incredibly balanced, crystal clear with no distortion, incredibly present as if the band was right in front of me, and that was for studio recorded songs. I think one of the biggest problems with earphones achieving all the above, is partially related to how well they seat deeply in your ear, and remain that way. Most earphones don't achieve that but these do, and they do it extremely well. I had been thinking about these earphones for months, and kept talking myself out of buying them, due to the reviews for them only averaging out to 4.5, I typically won't buy anything on Amazon unless the review for it is over 4.5. Plus, I almost didn't buy these because I thought since they were for running, excercise and for active wear, that maybe the sound quality made certain sacrifices, compared to other JBL earphones. Not buying these would've been a huge mistake, they're not only the best sounding JBL earphones, they're the best earphones of any big name brand that I've ever tried, and I own some that cost way more than these. Now my plan is to order 2-3 more boxes of these, because JBL does have a tendency to stop making certain earphone models. As for the grade I gave this, I'm giving these a 5.0, because for $20, the sound is incredible, so incredible, I would've been willing to pay at least $50 for them, and still been happy with my purchase, the sound quality is that good. I've spent a lots of name brand earphones and this $20 pair puts an end to my earphone tone quest, I'm getting more of them as back-ups Now for the 4.5 reviews on here, and athletes or those that exercise and use these, I'm guessing with your phone in your pocket, and jumping up-and-down, twisting and turning, and putting stress on the ends of the cord of these, and stretching it out too far, or getting the inside of the earphones contantly wet with sweat or rain, yeah maybe they do stop working after a while, so what, they're only $20. If I was an athlete and purchased these for $20, and was exercising daily, and stressing and pulling on the ends of the cord, and drowning the inside of them with sweat or rain, and they stopped working after a few months, I wouldn't care if I had to buy another pair every few months, the sound the provide is incredible for $20. Stop whinning, suck it up and buy another pair if you're abusing the cord everyday. And if you're looking for something with a lifetime gurantee that's indestructible no-matter-what, and sounds this good for $20, please let me know when you find it. So whether you exercise or not, I dare you try these and say the sound they provide isn't worth $20. And if you find a pair that does sound better for $20, please let me know. Read more
