Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sennheiser
• Model: PMX80 ECO
• Released on: 2008-10-16
• Dimensions: 6.70" h x 2.40" w x 4.70" l, .60 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
The PMX 80 Sport II with Eco Friendly packaging stands up to your toughest workouts. These rugged stereo neckband headphones feature an ergonomic neckband and vertical transducer system for an optimum fit and comfort. Their sweat- and water-resistant construction also makes them an ideal companion for all music-loving sports enthusiasts.

These 'phones have an ergonomic neckband and vertical transducer system that ensures the best-possible fit, plus a set of  powerful neodymium magnets for a balanced, detailed sound reproduction. The cable and earphones are extremely rugged  and along with a reflective stripe for extra visibility and safety plus a 100% waterproof functionailty, they really are perfect for sports. What's more, you can even wash them under running water after a particularly tough workout.

A cable clip included for easy cable management and tangle-free use. The PMX 80s are optimised for MP3, iPod, iPhone, CD players and portable gaming systems. The cable is single-sided and the phones come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Sports headphones that work!
I have tried other "sports" headphones (the ones that hook over the top of your ear) and they just don't stay in place while running. These, on the other hand, are FANTASTIC!

I received them a day before I took part in a 15k cross country race - a perfect opportunity to test them thoroughly! They didn't move an inch once I'd put them on - excellent! Given that they were so cheap they sounded pretty good too. This was probably because they fitted so well and stayed there throughout the race. The provided cable clip is handy too.

Great sports headphones that actually stay in place. This is an excellent price also (They still sell the older green PMX70 model in my local Apple reseller for £39.99!)

Quality at the right price
Just to set the scene, I bought these as I found that the in-ear type constantly fall out at the gym, or get caught on my jacket on the train and get tugged out.

I had some initial concerns with the fit as it felt like they weren't sitting in my ear, and was somewhat paranoid about noise bleed (predominantly as I hate other peoples tinny second hand music), but with some experimentation found that there is little escape.

The sound is deep and rich, much more bass than the i-clone headphones, comfortable (once you get used to them), surprisingly discrete given the colour as most of the headset sits beneath you neckline.

I looked at a large number of headphones including the ugly highly rated ones - you'll find them on Amazon if you look, but these, for me are spot on at this price, highly recommended.

They lose a star, for no other reason than they don't fit as well in the pocket as in-ears, but I'm clutching at that down side.

Brilliant Headphones
These really are the best headphones I have ever purchased, and I have owned numerous pairs. All of the pairs I have bought before I have used to listen to music while out running, and frankly, all were useless. None would actually stay in my ears without coming out, and while they were of good sound quality e.g. the iPod in-ear headphones, they just wouldn't secure in place without at least coming out once during a run.

For all you runners out there, these headphones are a dream. You know how annoying it is for them to come out and then have to replace them into your ear while running. They stay firmly in your ear due to a little band of sturdy plastic which connects both of them around the back of your head, aswell as clipping over the ears which ensures they will stay in place.

The sound quality is also brilliant, giving good bass response. One word of warning though, once they are in your ears and you are listening to music, you will find it is very hard to hear anything of the outside world! Though I judge this as a good thing as I run in parks and don't need to worry about anything that requires special attention e.g. traffic.

Recommended 5*