Yurbuds Ironman Inspire PRO Performance Fit Sport Earphones with 3-Button Control and Mic, Black/ Red -10101

by Yurbuds

• Earphones that will never fall out and never hurt
• 3 Button Dry Mic made for iPod, iPhone, and iPad
• Patented Ear-Lock Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 50 x 0.6 x 0.6 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005I2IVB0
• Item model number: V10-11ID-10601
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 5, 2011

Product Description

The all-star, Inspire, becomes even better on the go when it sports the 3-button control and dry mic. These features allow convenient navigation of music during rigorous activity as well as hands-free calls- even during extended use.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 65 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Yur Buds March 17, 2012

By Stephen G. Weiss

I just ran the DC half marathon (3.17.2012) and was convinced by a sales person that Yur Buds was perfect for me even though I explained that when I sweat most buds fall out so I wear over the ear headphones. The sales person said the Yur Buds never fall out and were sweat resistant once they were in the ear. WRONG! Two miles into the 13.1 miles the Yur Buds fell out and would not go back in. I ran 11.1 miles without music. I carried the darn things all the way to the finish line because I want my money back. Let's see how the guarantee works. So if you sweat and have had trouble with ear buds before this is not the product for you. Do not waste your money on this product.

Follow-up: 3.29.2012. I called the company and they told me to mail the buds back with an explanation and I'd get a refund once they called me to confirm my credit card number. I sent a letter with the buds explaining what happened. It cost me $11 to mail the buds to the company. Today I received a new box of buds and a very nice hand written note telling me to call for the refund. When I called the person who wrote the note answered the phone, congratulated me on my run, apologized for the buds and told me to enjoy my new buds or give them to a friend. She then asked for my credit card number and issued me a refund (not for the postage though). Now that is customer service! Maybe they sell a product I can use; if they do I'll buy it from them. I am a satisfied customer.

35 of 41 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not "Water Resistant" October 12, 2011

By Matthew Njaa

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've gone through about 5 sets of earphones now for my iPhone, and none of them seem to do what a I want. Simply, I want to wear them while I am running, and have the ability to use the controls for the iPod, and also use a the mic for phone calls. I tried these out when they arrived. The fit was awesome. Called my cousin, the mic worked very well. Played with my iPod on the iPhone, and all the controls worked well. The sound was so-so, but given the little ear trumpets that keep them in place, I wasn't surprised, and it was "good enough".
Then I field tested these earbuds designed by "athletes for athletes". They even have a cool ironman figure on them (they actually look pretty cool with the red and black design). All good for the first few miles. Ran about 7.5 miles and worked up a decent sweat. Well, at the end of the run the controls and the mic were kaput. Couldn't talk to anyone on the phone. The volume buttons didn't work. I could start and stop the iPod, but nothing else. Then songs started skipping when I wasn't asking them to skip. All mucked up. It seems my sweat from the first workout ruined the controls. The product description says something like "water resistant" and that it even works in the rain. Well, mine didn't hold up.
You can buy these buds without the controls for about $20 less. I was impressed enough with the comfort and fit that I am going to return this "pro" model and order the lesser buds. They'll still work for workouts, but I'll have to manually control the iPod. Still better than any other straight earphones I've had as far as fit and comfort. I really wish the controls worked, would have loved these buds and I'd be able to say "These Buds for You!" But not.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Made for Runners....They stay in the ear!! June 17, 2012

By Amy Yashaev

Amazon Verified Purchase

Got this one for father's day and i could not wait to go out there and run with those. They stay right in the ear for a clear sound while I try to navigate some crazy sidewalks and weave in and out of people's way. They stay right in your ear and do not slip out. I ran about 6 miles at relatively high speed (780), the earbuds stayed in my ears the whole time. They are not a substitute for someone who wants to sit on the bus or train and listen to some BOSE quality sound, but they give out one hell of a sound while your are running and jumping around outside without the worry of them falling out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it. July 21, 2012

By Matthew Danzuso

Amazon Verified Purchase

I recently bought these and these failed for the two main reasons I bought them. First they don't stay in my ear at all. After just two miles they fall out, including the very first time I ran with them. Trying to put them back in while running is near impossible.

Second the microphone gets a little sweat on it and just starts turning the volume up, skipping songs, etc. I was on the fence about getting headphones with a microphone in the first place and I made the wrong choice. Maybe the ones without the microphone work better, but all the microphone control does is add weight, bounce the headphones out of my ear and work on its own when it gets wet.

Finally the sound quality is terrible. The worst I have ever used in fact. I bought $5 headphones that had terrible quality but at $45 it is unacceptable.

I was really hoping these would work out because they look better than anything that hangs on your ear, but they're just not worth it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For Running!!! May 20, 2012

By Justin

Have been training for a half marathon and went through a pair of iphone earbuds that started to short out due to rain/sweat plus they were always working their way out of my ears. I started searching for a new weatherproof pair that would hopefully stay in place without blocking environmental noise while running on the road. I tried out the Addidas locking earbuds and was not impressed ... i couldn't find the right combination of ear cups and locking fins that would keep them securely in place. With the Yurbuds guarantee to never fall out I wasn't taking much of a risk and wasn't happy with alternatives anyway. Here is what I found:
- The Yurbuds stay in place! Almost have a difficult time taking them out.
- Comfortable. I forget they are in place when the music is off.
- Performed well in light rain during a half marathon.
- Sound quality is decent but a little muffled or "low" toned to me. I wish iphone allowed some sort of equalizer settings. They get pretty loud and at this price point I'm not expecting audiphile quality from workout ear buds.
- I'm told the built in mic sounds good. But my own voice has a slight hollow or echo quality to me. Sounds like i'm talking into a tin can though the person on the other end doesn't hear it.
- Built-in remote is a little touchy. Buttons are fairly flush so difficult to tell where you are pressing. End up pausing the music when trying to adjust volume sometimes.
- Since these are designed to let in the surrounding noise, I've noticed running during windy conditions can make a bit of a wind tunnel sound in your ear. Nothing to obnoxious but could be a distraction. Might try putting scotch tape over the vent holes on windy days.

Overall, pleased with this purchase.... If you are looking for a durable pair of buds that stay in place while working out give the Yurbuds a try. Read more ›