I've been looking for the best solution for listening to music while running or out and about. A wireless Bluetooth setup would be best, but at this stage, it doesn't sound good enough yet or work perfectly between devices. I'll wait for next version of the standards for stereo audio. So I decided to go for a traditional wired setup.

Over the ear sports earphones which hook over the back of your ear are common in several styles in most shops, but I've never liked this style when wearing glasses or sunnies. Too much stuff behind the ears. Headphones, have the best sound and comfort, but still move around too much for me, and unless you're wearing a cap, you're going to have a rather sweaty audio accessory. In the end, I decided to go for in earphones or ear buds, which don't come out easily. After researching online on and off for a bit, I decided on a pair of Sennheiser MX55 VC (flash!) twist to fit earbuds. These looked like what I was looking for.

One thing I've learnt is that, for things like these, it's best to look for a reputable local online dealer. These shops, on http://lelong.com.my are able to have a larger variety of stock as they don't have to have large warehouses/shops. The prices are competitive if you compare it to the time and shipping costs from buying it from overseas. Check the seller reviews first. The entire process from purchase to getting it delivered was about 2 working days. I got it on the second day, in time to enjoy it over the long weekend.

They look a bit different from the traditional earbuds you see:

The extra buds hook up inside the upper part of your ear. There are different sizes so you need to try them for the best fit. This is important as it makes a big difference in fit, comfort and sound. If the earphones don't fit in properly there is a big drop off sound quality and bass. This may be reason for some poor reviews. Of course this is mentioned in the notes. Once I got the right combination it fits well and sounds great. They're not as comfortable as headphones but I have my PXC 250 for that especially for travel on long flights and noisy terminals. If running isn't a requirement, but you want quality sound with portable headphones, I would recommend the acclaimed PX 100's instead.

One advantage of bluetooth headphones I saw was the remote control option. The MV 55 VC comes with a simple slider, which makes it very easy to adjust the volume without needing access to your player. It is actually very light, and doesn't flap around as much as reviews online mention.

The MV 55's comes with a fold over cover that reminds me of temaki sushi.

This almost completes my out and about setup. The final part is the generic arm band strap, which I've managed to find in sports stores to hold your player/phone, in this case my Centro.