|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
112.198.78.61
What do waterproof headphones sound like?
I tried looking for this on Google but I just can't find info that I can trust as other posts are mainly about selling an item and I know they're going to say things to sell.
For actual users, have you experienced using waterproof headphones while swimming? Does the music sound the same? I don't even know if this makes sense but I'm sort of thinking that if you're underwater, sounds become different.
So I saw this list on another site (http://www.myaudiosound.com/best-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones/) and I'm thinking whether the Bluetooth one should work. I also saw an Aquapac here (http://www.cnet.com/products/aquapac-100-waterproof-headphones-earphones/) that seems to be good but then it doesn't have built in music storage and the pool where I swim every day is too big and I think my phone's Bluetooth capability cannot handle the distance.
Thoughts, anyone?
by James B Spencer
Follow Ups:
.
Hi there,
I've tried two different kinds; one was more like conventional earbuds and was driven by an iPod shuffle, the other purported to use bone conduction and had a built-in MP3 player. I don't think either are still in production, though.
The bone conduction setup was absolute crap; sound quality, fit, and functionality were all failures in my opinion. Fortunately, the online seller was kind enough to accept a return.
The iPod setup was actually quite good, I thought. It was a small case, like a tiny Pelican case, that held the iPod but had rubber 'buttons' that actuated, through the case face, the shuffle's own buttons. I used it a lot and it never leaked or malfunctioned.
The earphones took a little getting used to - they didn't plug into the ear like in-ear units, rather, they went in but I don't think they were intended to be watertight. After a few trials, I figured out about how to place them; tucked under the edge of my swim cap, I quickly learned the right setup.
Water occasionally got past them, but didn't seem to affect the sound a lot unless I got an earful. Sound quality wasn't hi-fi, but definitely good enough for a workout and helped a lot to pass the 90 minutes with a little less monotony and some inspiration.
I see now there are waterproofed iPod Shuffles available, and a variety of earphone choices. Based on my experience, if I had to replace my set, I'd do that. The shuffle, I thought, was more than adequate for swim workouts, easy to operate, and small and easily clipped to one's goggle strap.
I'd be inclined to try some of the in-ear earphones together with the waterproof iPod - based on my experience with Etymotic ER-4's, in-ear phones can be quite good, and noise isolating, as well as in this case, probably water-tight.
I linked a setup that is fairly close to what I have in terms of the earphones; just not the tiny iPod case. The same site has a variety of earphones and iPods, and some other players, available individually and in sets.
.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
.
...which helps drown out the sound of dumbasses.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
That was a little harsh - sorry.
.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: