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I am starting a high-intensity HIIT program and need Sony headphones that actually stay on during burpees. I love the XM5 sound, but I am worried about sweat ruining the pads or them slipping off mid-set.
Should I go with buds like the LinkBuds S instead? Which specific Sony model handles heavy sweat and movement the best?
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23/02/2026 3:30 pm
sooo, over-ears like the xm5 arent really built for high movement or heavy sweat. those leatherette pads basically soak up moisture and lose their grip mid-set. you highkey need earbuds for burpees!! for your situation, i recommend:
- Sony LinkBuds S Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds - super light and stay put.
- Sony WF-C700N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones - best value at 100 bucks.
- Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds - amazing sound if u wanna splurge! good luck!!
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23/02/2026 4:32 pm
Similar situation here - i spent years trying to make expensive XMs work for HIIT. Honestly, tbh sweat is the enemy of high-end tech!! i eventually switched to budget Sony models that stay put during burpees without breaking the bank, maybe look at these:
- Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless Headphones (got mine for $58)
- Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones (around $25) So yeah, cheaper buds are lowkey the move for gym abuse... peace!
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23/02/2026 3:51 pm
i've been on here for years and honestly, over-ears and cardio just dont mix. i think you're right to worry about the xm5s... they'll definitely slip during burpees. i'm not an expert, but i've heard you should look for sony buds with those little silicone wings or fins. they're basically made for HIGH movement. make sure to check the ip rating too, you know? i would suggest sticking to their sports-specific gear instead.
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28/02/2026 9:29 am
honestly i learned the hard way that using premium over-ears for hiit is just asking for trouble. i used to wear mine for box jumps and stuff, but they kept sliding forward onto my nose... super annoying. plus the moisture eventually fried the sensor inside so they wouldnt even pause properly anymore. be careful if you sweat a lot like i do, cuz once that salt gets into the electronics its basically game over. i switched to a set with those little wing tips that tuck into your ear and it made a huge difference for stability. they're not as fancy as the ones you're looking at, but they dont fly off during mountain climbers. definitely stick to something with a high ip rating if youre gonna be doing burpees... my current setup is way more reliable.
