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| Yurbuds in Canyonlands National Park |
Whether I am hiking, running or backpacking, having music with a beat
to keep the pace moving has always been a big help. The problem is
that I either can’t hear what is going on in my surroundings, or the
earbuds I am using create pressure points in my ears not to mention in
the summer I sweat onto my earbuds. This is where Yurbuds come in
handy. Yurbuds are a covering that can slip onto earbuds to create a
better, more comfortable fit in the ear without blocking out ambient
sound and are sweat resistant. Yurbuds makes an IronMan version of
Yurbuds with Yurphones that come in a red and black color.
Yurbuds are a soft, flexible rubber slip cover for earbuds. They are
sweat resistant as well as removable and washable. The Yurbuds are
custom sized to the user’s ear making for a pressure free fitting. They
fit into the ear and are gently twisted into place to lock them into
the correct position preventing them from falling out while exercising.
Yurbuds also makes Yurphones that are designed to work with the
Yurbuds. I have been using the IronMan version of Yurbuds earphones.
The Ironman Yurphones are red with black earbuds and red Yurbud covers.
Yurbuds come in different sizes and it is really important to get the
correct sized Yurbuds. There are a couple of different ways to get
sized for Yurbuds. Either going to a retailer who sells Yurbuds and has
a sizing kit or taking a photo of your ear with either a quarter held
up for reference or wearing iPod earbuds. The Yurbuds website has
examples of what makes a good picture they can measure from, but
basically the picture must be a direct shot into the ear, with no hair
in the way and something for reference (either a quarter or iPod buds).
Once the correct size in obtained it is a matter of placing the Yurbuds
on existing earbuds or getting Yurphones to go with them.
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| Yurbuds on Grandeur Mountain |
The Yurbuds are easy to place on earphones. I have had to take my
Yurbuds off several times as it is easier to clean them when they are
off the earbuds. To place the Yurbuds on the earphones, it is best to
hold the earphone as it would sit in the ear (with the stem down). For
the right ear, the conical shaped insert goes towards the front of the
head with the flatter part towards the back of the head.
To wear earbuds with Yurbuds on takes a little getting used to the
first couple of times wearing them. I find that if I place the conical
portion of the Yurbud into my ear with the stem of the earbud pointing
down and back, I can then twist the stem down locking the Yurbud into my
ear comfortably in place. Once in the ear, they are super comfortable
and I can barely feel that I am wearing anything at all. The first time
I actually put them in upside down and it felt funny letting me know I
had them in wrong. I do find that sometimes the conical part that
inserts into my ear will tickle the inside of my ear. I just press on
the Yurbud and it relieves the tickle sensation.
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| Yurbuds on a winter dayhike |
The Yurbuds have been great for running and hiking. I don’t have to
worry about sweat affecting my earbuds sound quality or lifespan. I can
still hear ambient noise around me and in fact I don’t have to have the
music set as loud as I used to with my old earbuds. The Yurbuds have
yet to fall out of my ears even when I have had my MP3 player fall out
of my pocket. There are no pressure points that form as I wear the
Yurbuds which is what makes me very happy. And while I am not an
audiophile, I find that the quality of the sound is great and clear.
I have been using the Yurbuds while running. I have been running
about three times a week depending on weather. The Yurbuds stay in my
ears and haven’t caused any pressure points. The cord is plenty long
enough for me to wear the Yurbuds and have the MP3 player in my shorts
pocket and still have a little length left over.
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| Yurbuds in the Wasatch Mountains |
I find that the Yurbuds do seem to attract dirt to their surface.
The rubber is a soft rubber that seems just slightly sticky. I find
that even when my ears are clean, they tend to pick up a little ear wax
from my ears. I have carried the Yurbuds in my pocket and purse and the
Yurbuds will sometimes pick up lint or crumbs. Sometimes the dirt will
brush off the Yurbuds easily and other times I have had to wipe it down
with the corner of my shirt until I can get home to clean them in the
sink. Although they seem to pick up dirt easily, they are super easy to
clean so it hasn’t been a problem.
I never thought it was possible to find earbuds that could be so
comfortable. I have now permanently added Yurbuds to my outdoor
exercise gear due to their comfort, sound quality, and ability to allow
ambient noise in.
| Manufacturer |
Yurbuds |
| Sizes |
many - send picture to Yurbuds for correct size |
| Price (MSRP) |
$49.99 for IronMan Series Performance Earphones
$19.99 for Yurbuds earphone covers |
This story was originally posted March 14, 2011.
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