You’re on mile 20 of your marathon training, trying to mentally break the task ahead into manageable chunks: “Get to the next lamppost… run for the next 30 minutes without checking your watch...ignore the ache in your shoulders and legs…”
We know that when the time comes to aim at challenging fitness goals, it can be a case of ‘mind over matter’. You’re committed to your sport and ready to achieve more, but you need something to motivate you and get you through your barriers. The right music is key – but you don’t want your headphones to hold you back.
In this blog, we compare two sports headphones models according to athletes’ needs. Both are wireless and splash-proof: great for sports like running and cycling, but also for yoga and rowing too.
Wireless headphones are designed to give you total freedom when exercising. With no restrictions on your movement, you can put your headphones on and forget you’re wearing them – except that you hear the music you want to hear. These two wireless models give you Sony sound quality while answering the needs of your sporting ambitions.
XB50BS [EXTRA BASS™ Sports Bluetooth® In-ear Headphones]
Sound quality: Music is essential for driving through tough sessions, keeping you entertained and motivated. You get extra drive from pumping bass; these earphones use the EXTRA BASS™ feature to enhance low frequencies.
Fit: You don’t want your earphones to fall out just when the going gets rough, so the XB50BS model fits with ergonomic arc supporters. The only cable connects the earpieces by looping round behind your neck.
Connectivity: Bluetooth® wireless connection to your MP3 player or phone. Built-in mic for hands-free calls.
Battery life: Up to 8.5 hours. If you train for an hour every day, that’s more than a week’s worth of workouts.
Durability: IPX4-rated splash-proof, durable design, ready for exercise routines as tough as you are!
XB80 [EXTRA BASS™ Sports In-ear Bluetooth® Headphones]
Fit: The XB80 offers a different fit, with ergonomic ear hooks and an adjustable cable. You can tighten it to loop behind either your head or neck, giving you the choice about what suits you best.
Sound quality: EXTRA BASS™ gives you a ‘bigger’ beat, which energises you to work harder and push your limits.
Durability: Meant for demanding exercises and IPX5 splash-proof – suitable for water-based sports like rowing and washable too.
Battery life: 7 hours. ‘Quick charge’ gives 60 minutes of use after 10 minutes’ charge time.
Connectivity: Wireless using Bluetooth® and LDAC, a Sony technology that lets you stream highest-quality audio for up to 7 hours. You can also make and answer phone calls with your smartphone using the built-in microphone.
Music gets you motivated - and it keeps you company if you train for long hours on your own. Click here to find out more about our sports earphones: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/headphones/t/in-ear-headphones?bestfor=sports-and-active
Want to know how the range is developed for durability? Read more here: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/wireless-sports-headphones
