I use the Sony WF-C500 and clarity and tuning is good for the price, its lightweight and comfy for multi-hour use, and exceptional battery life (around 10 hours on a single charge). Simple controls and reliable Bluetooth make them low-fuss too which I like and prefer
I have a pair of Sony WF-C500 earbuds - currently £40 due to being discontinued (the updated model is still only £60). Although they do obviously block some sound, I find they're not isolating enough to stop me hearing the tyre noise of cars coming up behind me, provided the music is relatively quiet. But I mostly use them to listen to speech when I'm riding (especially on roads), and for that I don't think they're a safety issue at all. And they sound good enough that I never bother to get out my B&W PX7s any more.
Shokz is good but I don't like the sound, for ultrarunning I want to be able to shut off the outside world and listen to some 'good' music.
Sony WF-C500/WF-C510 have been my go to, they cost between 30-50€ for a pair, seem to withstand heavy rain and sweat, sound OK (a lot better than bone conducting like Shokz) and most importantly they last 10 hours on a charge.
ajemik
