I have a pair of Bose Sound sport that I have been using for a few years, and while the audio quality is fine there is an absolute insane amount of wind-noise when using them outside. If there’s anything more that a light breeze, I have to crank the volume to hear my podcasts or music…and forget about using them on the bike!
What are some good alternatives that retain the audio quality, but reduce the wind noise and resist weather impact? On/over-ear headphones are not a solution for me, they’re all way too bulky for running. Bone conducting ones like Shockz seem flat when listening to them
I personally switched to Shockz, not for sound quality, but for water resistance. Running in Ireland, we get plenty of water, but also loads of wind, and before going with Shockz I used a bandana over my earbuds to reduce the wind interference. Headbands are an option, but even if you find one that offers the perfect balance between snugness and limited pressure on the ears, over time (and after multiple washes) headbands tent to loosen up. A bandana is a cheap and near universal solution.