This weekend I tested the new KitSound Audio Sport Band and was pleasantly surprised. The audio sweatband allows you to listen to music while working out and is particularly well suited for use while running due to the fact that it literally wraps around your head, just like a normal sweat band. Better yet, it even covers your ears.
OK, so what better way to test this than put it on and go for a long run? None. There is no better way. So that’s just what I did – and I was impressed.
The sweatband fits nicely around your head but does feel a bit too tight. Nonetheless that might not be such a bad thing as it actually stays snuggly in place which means that you can forget you’re even wearing one. I did feel some pain around my ears after around 10 K so I pulled on it a bit to try and loosen it up (don’t think that had any effect) and readjusted it (this probably made a difference) which seemed to fix the problem so that’s all good. Just make sure everything is in place: speakers next to each ear, headband not too low and so on.
I don’t know about you but I tend to sweat (a lot) when running. The KitSound Sport Band really works as a sweatband and keeps the sweat from dripping down your forehead. It’s also water-resistant (rated IP 65) so should also be safe to use in the rain unless it’s really pouring down.
If you’re worried about the hygiene, stop worrying. The little speakers inside the sport band can be removed so that you can wash it until it’s squeaky clean.
Apart from the fact that the KitSound Audio Sport Band keeps the sweat from entering your eyes, there’s one more thing that I really like about this headphones/sweatband combo: it covers your ears. There were 13 degrees Celsius outside when I went for a run and the wind wasn’t too kind either. The fact that it covers your ears and protects them is a real plus, especially at lower temperatures.
“But how about the sound?” I hear you say. The sound quality is generally very good, impressive when considering the price, but the maximum volume isn’t exactly brain shakingly loud. That being said, it is just loud enough to keep you pumped and block out most outside noise. It may be that the manufacturer has limited the maximum volume in order to reduce or eliminate distortions.
So should you buy one? If you’re into running, jogging or speed walking then it’s a no-brainer – buy one! At £19.99 this is real value for money. You get some good quality workout headphones (that don’t fall off when you least expect it like many earphones that I’ve tried) and a sweatband.
In short, a must buy.
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PS: Quick tip – remember to connect the cable before you put the sport band on as the connection is at the back which makes it harder to try and connect the cable once you’ve already got the band on.
Advantages
- Lightweight
- Sweat proof
- Water resistant (not waterproof)
- Easy to wash
- Won’t fall off
- Comes with 2 cables in different lengths
Disadvantages
- A bit too tight
- Not very loud
What’s in the box?
- KitSound Audio Sport Band
- 1 x 50 cm 3.5 mm audio cable
- 1 x 100 cm 3.5 mm audio cable
- User manual
