SEIKOSeiko Metronome (DM51B) , Black

Super excited by this purchase. I'm a new speed walker having completed my first timed 5k just days ago. Used this for the first time last night during my walk and fell in love! EASY intuitive use and included instructions are clear and easily understood. The thumb wheel volume control did very good adjusting while I walked to accommodate varying surrounding noise. Clip is a little short in terms of how much fabric it will grab and the steep angle means it is a pinch point rather than a grab. That is my only real design observation. Otherwise it carried well inside my pocket and I also easily carried it for a time. Very happy so far with the quality, operation, and price point.

Seiko Metronome DM51BI purchased this model because it was recommended in a Chi running program. I purchased it in November 2018, use it an average of three times a week for thirty minutes to over two hours at a time and am still using the original battery. The biggest difference it has made for me is that I no longer have lower back pain after I run.The item is easy to set up and use (clock, beat and tempo). Your settings (volume/beat/tempo) remain the same until you change them. The item is small, sturdy and well-built. It has a clip that holds it securely to a waistband or the back of a running hat. It measures approximately 5.5 cm x 3.5 x 1 cm (deep) not including the clip.The chirping sound is very distinct and easy to hear. Using the volume dial you can adjust it to suit your needs from mute to VERY LOUD. When on a trail I turn it down to a whisper and louder when competing with traffic noise. The volume can be adjusted while running but can be a little tricky if you’re wearing gloves.You do not have a choice of the type of sound made; you are limited to chirping (and an occasional beep, see tempo below). Some have found the chirping sound annoying and that’s an individual call. I want something that I can easily hear and this works for me.The tempo function determines the number of beats per minute/steps per minute (spm) for runners at which you want to run. Using the up/down buttons will increase/decrease the number of spm. SPM can be adjusted while running.The beat function determines how the spm selected will be sounded out. You will hear a chirp for each left and each right foot strike. You can adjust the beat so that every second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh beat (foot strike) is a beep instead of a chirp. Having every third beat being a beep instead of a chirp is perfect for running (chirp, chirp, beep, chirp, chirp beep etc.). Unfortunately the beep is not as loud or distinct as the chirps and can be a little hard to hear in heavy traffic. Changing the beat selection can also be done while running.I am glad I made the purchase and have not been disappointed after months of use.

I use this to run with, even though it's clearly not designed for that. I clip it to my Timex adjustable band watch actually, and it works very well. The hinge that the clip is on is in the middle of the clip, so you can't slide this on all the way, which I don't really like. However, the volume is adjustable and at it's highest is more than loud enough to overcome my running noise and road noise from cars. It also is pretty easy to use. If the pivot hinge was in a different place so that I could attach it more securely I would give it five stars, but to it's credit it's never fallen off. When it's on, it stays on. All in all, it has definitely helped my learn and increase my running pace and be consistent. I use it at 165 BPM to 180 BPM depending on my run.

Great little product that fits my needs perfectly! I use this product for running as I come from a season plagued by injuries. This little guy keeps my feet hitting the road at the right cadence to prevent injuries. The sound level is easily adjustable and the buttons are user friendly after reading the product manual. The snap-on is little big for my liking, but not big enough of an issue to take a star off. I place this on my waist band on my running shorts and it doesn't bother me. Like I said, the snap is a little big which makes the overall product visible through your shirt by budding out. Not a big deal though. Great product

This is perfect for working on my golf swing tempo. I am able to clip it on the back of my golf skirt and turn it on and off as needed. The buttons are easily accessible ant the volume control is easy to use. I am hitting much cleaner and with more accuracy. Within the first week of using I improved my game by 14 strokes. Looking forward to the season with this little practice tool in my bag.

Bought this metronome to help with my cadence while running. After reading the glowing reviews by other runners, figured it would be a great solution. The problem is, the sound it emits! It is a high-pitched beep that really hurts my ears. When I first turned it on, everyone in my house simultaneously said, "Aggh, what's that sound?!" It's painful. I can't imagine running with this thing on. Every dog in the neighborhood would be yelping as I passed by. Other runners would think I was in trouble and call the police...There are variations to the beep, but they are just different sequences to the beeping. No choice for a click or any other less horrible sound. The device is small and light weight, but my ears are still ringing as I write this. You certainly wouldn't want to use it while playing music or any other activity I can think of.The unit I received had already been opened; the tape on the box had been cut and the instructions folded back up. So, obviously, I am not the first person to hate it.