How would I use this to listen to music underwater while swimming laps? Are there wireless waterproof earphones available?
1599067
I would strongly suggest NOT using this for underwater... It gets microscopic tears easily and leaks easily. Plus, if you plugged in earphones of any sort, you'd break the seal. Basically this is a thin rubbery sleeve you put on your phone and seal with a sticker... You can't charge it or use headphones with the sleeve. And after getting it and trying for Hawaii, I do not trust it... Too whimpy and easy leaks... I'd only use it to protect against splashes or sand at the beach. I'd never take it actually under water.
198723
I use this iPod for swimming laps only so I can't tell you how it is running or hiking. The sound quality is perfect. It is an iPod made by Apple and then has been waterproofed. The earbuds are waterproof as well so when I am completely submersed underwater kicking off the side I am still listening to my favorite music. I would recommend this product to anyone. It has made my swim time more enjoyable.
198725
As far as I know, yes. I never had an iPod before the underwater audio one. But when I use my underwater audio ipod, my head is always above water and the sound quality is at least as good as my iPhone 5s away from water. Almost always even when away from water, I choose to listen to my underwater audio iPod instead of my iPhone 5s. I also have Bose noise-canceling earbuds I use sometimes when I am away from water but not when for safety reasons I should hear ambient noise.
274501
Yes you can. Just make sure if you are in the water that the earbuds you use are marine waterproof ones.
1035244
The headphones are waterproof( at least they worked for me when I used them). The only problem is that they don't stay in the ear, specially when you swim.
1362282
I took it to the pool and did some laps with it. It would work sporadically, it matters how deep your head goes underwater And how far the device is. I hung my phone in a bag midway thru the lap and that helped with distance. It worked well in jacuzzi after. So you can swim with them but not recommended. It's more of a selling point to stress the water durability of the product.
1450562
Totally waterproof. That's why I bought it. I want to listen to music underwater.
1825777
I have no instances of the the earpiece coming out. I also have not had water enter my ears. Surprisingly, the sound quality is very good. I thought I would sacrifice sound quality for the convenience of waterproofing but that is not the case. The quality is there all the way around...sound, waterproof, no water in ears. and the stay on.
1564987
It's just like a regular hear phone jack. You can use other headphones or inputs but if you are going underwater you obviously need a waterproof pair. The headphones are kinda cheap so you'll probably need a better pair if you use it alot
1925862
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1533743
Bet you'll be happy you asked because I am a heavy sweater and I drowned my earphones a month ago. They broke cause of my sweat, so don't buy this one. I'm looking at the new Monster Freedom, but a little pricey. Good luck Carmen!
1286620
I would imagine that the earphones would get clammy and uncomfortable, and I would be concerned about moisture getting inside the electronics - I don't think they are waterproof.
1848772
no - go check out x-1 waterproof headphones - much cheaper and waterproof ( I swim a lot with them)
224533
It would hold on to your head but it would be a little too heavy to carry it while running. Try the Sony walkman series. would be helpful while swimming as well. Though the sound quality of walkman is nowhere close to WP380. WP380 is way to good.
2143870
I use for lap swimming. You'll need to dork around with ear phones to find ones that work best with your ears. I'd like to try the wrap phones instead of the "dangle" wires just to see. Clips nicely to goggle strap. There is a period of trial and error, getting your playlist, volume adjusted-- but I'm 50- after a few on & offs in the pool I'm a pro and love it. I use it kayaking and while doing house work, walking. It's a great tool!
509677
No, they aren't long enough to attach to your suit, and you can't use your own earphones. You can, however, get an ipod Shuffle waterproofed. Just google it. Then you don't need a device and you can use your own earplugs.
759382
I purchased this 2 months ago and love it for swimming. I do not like the headphone that came with it. I purchased different headphones. This unit will not work without headphones, no built in speakers. You might be able to hook it up to a small set of speakers???