A:AnswerThis question was posted 8 months ago BUT it is shorter because you would put that chord behind your neck. That was the chord isnt dangling in front of your body while running.
A:Answeri believe since they are meant to be worn with the cord behind your neck and/or under your hair that is why they are designed that way..though i thought it funny in the beginning i have gotten used to it very quickly.
A:AnswerJACKED EARBUDS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH VLOUME CONTROL. VOLUME CONTROL
IS ACHEIVED VIA THE VOLUME CONTROL ON YOUR IPOD OR WHATEVER MUCIS PLAYER
YOU HAPPEN TO BE USING.
A:AnswerThe question is what type of material are you allergic to? Most ear buds are silicone. If you in general are allergic to that, then maybe you should look into a full covering headphones that have the band.