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A decent pair of workout headphones
is essential for any student. Nowadays,
you'll want a lightweight wireless pair that
can withstand the harsh conditions of
your workout. You also might not want to
break the bank on a pair of headphones
that will likely end up in your workout
bag and be used around lots of exercise
equipment. Wicked Audio has a great
option in the $54.99 Shred 2 Wireless
Bluetooth earbuds.
What makes the Shred 2's a standout pair
of workout headphones is the clever neck
lock feature. This magnetic clip attaches
behind your neck and bears all the weight
of the battery. Your earbuds are now free
to sit very comfortably and lightly in your
ears without any weighty tension. The clip
has a nice level of magnetism that snaps
together when you get the clips close (no
guesswork here), stays on throughout
your workout, and easily detaches with
a light tug. The playback controls hang
down in front like a necklace, and since
they don't house the battery, they are also
very lightweight.
Each pair of Shred 2's comes with two
colors of each ear fitting, allowing you
to customize the look and feel of your
earbuds. The white pair comes with teal
and pink fittings, and the black pair has
black and red fittings. Three sizes of
silicone tips are joined by two sizes of fins
and an additional loop fitting to secure the
earbuds in your ear.
The five-hour battery life gets you through
several workouts or runs before needing
to be charged via the included micro USB
cable. And while the audio output won't
win any awards, it is very acceptable for
these workout-focused headphones.
For a pair of workout headphones that
won't tug at your ears or your budget, the
Shred 2's from Wicked Audio are an easy
back to school recommendation.
For more information, visit:
www.wickedaudio.com
Shred 2 by Wicked Audio
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