Video:Best Headphones for Runners

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Hi, I'm Nick Jaynes for About.com and these are the best headphones for runners.

Headphones have gotten far better over the last few decades. Gone are the days of bulky and fragile over the ear headphones. The market now is vast and diverse and knowing which headphones to get -- especially for running -- can be difficult. To help you, I've compiled a list of the 5 best headphones for runners.

Koss Makes Good Cheap Headphones for Runners

Cheapest -- The Koss KSC-75: I have always been a fan of the long-running Koss KSC series; for the money, nothing sounds quite as good. The Koss KSC-75 is a simple "clip-on" style headphone perfect for when a regular headphone with a headband just won't cut it.

Whether your out for a slow-paced jog or a hardcore race, these little headphones won't fail to surprise with a great listening experience at a bargain price.

Best All-Around Headphones for Runners Are Adidas Sennheiser

Best all-around -- Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680: The PMX 680 is the best all-round headphone for runners. Amongst the best-built, top-sounding 'neckband' headphones, the Sennheiser PMX 680 are co-branded with Adidas for sporting looks and maximum durability in tough wet conditions.

Designed for running or exercise and perfect for the woods or beach, the bulletproof Kevlar construction easily withstands heavy-duty action. Built-in volume control and reflective yellow/black striping are standard for added nighttime visibility.

Best Noise-Blocking Headphones for Runners From Sennheiser

Best noise-blocking -- Sennheiser MM50iP: If your iphone headphones have bit the dust and you’re looking for a comprable replacement, look no further than the MM50iP. Not only do they sound great, they also provide excellent noise isolation with 'earplug' in-ear design.

For those of you daring enough to have a chat while on a run, the MM50iP have a microphone and multi-function button built in an in-line housing that answers/ends/toggles calls and starts/pauses/resumes music playback.

Sony Makes Great All-Purpose Headphones for Runners

Best all-purpose -- The Sony MDR-Q68LW: the Sony MDR-Q68LW are small mildly isolating headphones that work best indoors. Though a little light on bass, the upper and mid-range tones are decent. Look past the adequate sound quality and you’ll find several cool features that make these tiny cans very handy for a casual treadmill jog.

The Sony MDR-Q68LW clip-on headphones stow away quickly with the retractable lanyard between the earpieces along with a retractable headphone cord to easily toss into a shirt pocket -- without tangles.

Best Indoor Headphones for Runners Are By Denon

Best indoor -- DENON AH-C360: Expect sound quality at an entry-level price in-ear headphones from Japan's 100-year-old audio powerhouse. Denon was founded over 100 years ago and has become renown for very comfortable in-ear designs.

Their popularity and impressive sound quality come from proprietary earpiece ergonomics featuring a non-invasive 'shallow' seat in the ear canal. The AH-C306s feature moderate noise-blocking and easy-to-wear fit.

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