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Add to SafariWhen comparing Bose SoundSport (SIE2) vs Monster iSport Victory, the Slant community recommends Monster iSport Victory for most people. In the question“What are the best headphones for running around $100?” Monster iSport Victory is ranked 1st while Bose SoundSport (SIE2) is ranked 23rd. The most important reason people chose Monster iSport Victory is:
These headphones are designed with joggers and gym rats in mind. They won't stop working due to rain or sweat. They can even be washed, as long as it's done carefully and by hand.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Engineered for exercise
The SoundSport earpieces are designed to stay in when running or performing other intense activity.
Pro Choice of color (iOS only)
SoundSport earbuds with iOS controls are available in blue, green and orange. The Samsung Galaxy (Android) model comes only in green.
Pro No ambient sound isolation
Because these earbuds are intended for exercise, they let in outside sound so users can remain safe and alert.
Pro Hydrophobic housing
These earbuds are covered in hydrophobic cloth in order to keep sweat or rain out, while still letting sound pass through.
Pro Sweat proof & washable
These headphones are designed with joggers and gym rats in mind. They won't stop working due to rain or sweat. They can even be washed, as long as it's done carefully and by hand.
Pro Reasonable sound quality with an emphasis on bass
The highs are crisp, the mids are clean and bass over-emphasized, but not as much as to overwhelm everything else.
Pro Very good noise isolation
Noise isolation is very good with these headphones, and should effectively minimize ambient noise. These headphones form an effective seal inside the ears due to the quality ear tips and the sport clips that help keep these in place.
Pro Tangle-resistant cable
iSport Victory headphones have a 3.8-foot cable that is soft and flexible and does not tangle easily.
Pro 5 sets of extra eartips
Monster iSport Victory headphones come with 5 sets of extra eartips from small to extra large sizes allowing you to adjust the size of the earbuds to fit your needs.
Pro Securely fits in your ear
These headphones use a patented earclip to help them comfortably stay in your ear.
Pro Can answer calls
You can answer calls by clicking the middle button on the remote.
Pro Useful bundle
These headphones come bundled with:
- a small pouch
- a clothing clip
- 5 sets of extra eartips
- extra earclips
Cons
Con No ambient sound isolation
By design, these earbuds do not obstruct outside sound, making them inappropriate for use when isolation is desirable.
Con Remote functionality is limited with non-Apple devices
The remote is made with Apple devices in mind. Windows and Android phone users can only play/pause tracks or answer/end calls on the remote.
