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Specifically for RUNNING Jaybird were *the best* without peer - fit, comfort, control - the lot Jaybird's Version 2 made some odd design choices & had too many faults - it's like they did some R&D but didn't fund or trial the actual product. Apparently they were bought by Logitech, who were more interested in office wearables & branching out into gaming. They didn't even try to hide it - I had a number of faulty products, issues they obviously knew about - & they'd straight up offer you replacement with desktop products or cash back. Honestly, great that they were willing to stump up, but they owned a product with cult following in the running community.. ..I could never understand why they deliberately killed Jaybird's off.
I’m not sure if they are still in business but I love my Jaybird Vista 2s
If you need actually waterproof, Jaybird Vista 2. Everything else is more “splash safe.”
I LOVED my Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds because the wingtip design stayed in my ears perfectly! Sadly they appear to mostly have been discontinued and you can't get them anymore which is too bad because my old pair cracked and I haven't found a good replacement since!
The Jaybird vista 2’s are awesome I’ve had them a few years now. The only issue? Their god damn app doesn’t work anymore. They got bought by Logitech and I guess discontinued? So you can’t change the noise cancellation/hear through options. They are so durable and awesome but literally there’s no one to help you or that gives a shit at the company that made them anymore and it’s a damn shame. I found this thread searching for an eventual replacement. Mine still work fine but one day they wont and I have no clue where to go from there
Jaybird Vista 2s have been great for me.
I don't think that you can buy the Vista 2 anymore. The great thing about the Jaybirds models was that they had multiple earwing sizes but Logitech bought them out and killed them. I mainly use the Beats Fit Pro though the Jaybirds have better fit. I would not say they are sweatproof. I have slippage issues with heavy use. I've also cracked the rubber on it a few times but superglue works to fix it. I have a bastardized Beats Flex with Jaybirds earwings that stay in really well but the Beats Flex is clumsy to use and there's a cord that goes behind the neck. I would use it more often if it had better controls.
If you want actually waterproof, Jaybird Vista 2 is the safest bet. Built like a tank, stable fit, solid sound, decent ANC. JBL Reflect Flow Pro is a close second with better battery and comfort. Sony WF-SP800N sounds good but feels dated.
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