What are the best Waterproof MP3 Players for Swimming And Diving? If you want to listen to your favorite music during swimming, the best and most rel
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What are the best Waterproof MP3 Players for Swimming And Diving?
If you want to listen to your favorite music during swimming, the best and most reliable solution is a waterproof MP3 player, like iPod Shuffle, and waterproof in-ear headphones.
This technology is very basic, but works best underwater. See why you can’t use Bluetooth headphones underwater below.
The main reasons why you should get an iPod or MP3 headset for swimming are:
- Proven technology that simply works
- Wired, smaller design is easier to make waterproof even for deeper water
- Small design is easier to keep on during swimming (imagine swimming with over-ear headphones…)
- Waterproofing small earbuds and MP3 players is cheaper than bigger headphones or your phone.
Waterproof vs. Water Repellent vs. Water Resistant
First off it is important to mention that water resistant and water repellent are not the same as waterproof. When you are looking for a MP3 player for swimming etc. make sure it says waterproof otherwise it likely will not hold up. Here is a quick breakdown of what the 3 mean:
Water Resistant– The device has been made to resist some water. Small splashes such as rain or handwashing usually will not cause damage.
Water Repellent– The device usually receives some sort of coating to make it repel water even more than a water resistant device would. This is only a small step up from water resistant and is still not safe for swimming uses.
Water Proof- This is what you should be looking for in a MP3 player that will be used in the water. Waterproof means that water will not get inside and ruin the device. The device will have special seals to stand up to water pressure as well as a hydrophobic coating. Every device should be graded with a depth that they are waterproof to.
1. FX-Sport VRX Wireless Sport Headphone. Premium 8GB Waterproof Mp3 Player With Hundreds Of Workouts Preloaded.
The Waterproof VRX Mp3 + Personal Trainer from FX-Sport is exactly what the title says: A Premium Quality 8GB Mp3 Player preloaded with hundreds of workouts in many categories, including swimming workouts.
The good news is that the Mp3 player itself is built into the headphones so there are no dangling wires and it doesn’t need a secondary device, such as a phone, to work. So you will be able to play all of your audio files from the device itself whether you are learning a new language, listening to an audio book, or working out. The workout messages all play over the user’s own music, so you can switch tracks without affecting the timing of the workout. You can also create workouts in your own words using FX-Sport’s simple software. Battery life is very good with up to 5 and a half hours of play time.
The headphones are rated Water Resistant/Sweatproof, but the “silicone skin” swim accessory is required if you are going to submerge for full swimming [bought separately]. The reason for this is so that the headphones can produce a higher level of music quality [with great bass] and within the silicone skin they can use the air in a type of micro environment. The swim pack also arrives with special sponge earplugs which block water but allow sound. The quality is great above and below the water.
Price: After 3 generations, this new model comes with an extra amp for a more powerful sound and custom speakers. The VRX ships in either of two colors (Black or Red) both costing around $150. The silicone swim accessory is $25. Warranty is one year for faults but lifetime of product against sweat.
Our verdict: How do you know that this underwater MP3 player is legit? When two of the best-known fitness gurus (Laura London, Scott Herman) recommend the VRX as a fitness gadget as well as many other top personal trainers who provide workouts on the headphones. I tend to agree.
The VRX is available at Amazon by clicking here. Remember, the silicone case is also required for swimming.
How Deep Can I Go with Waterproof iPod/MP3 Players on This List?
All of the iPod/MP3 sets on this list are perfectly safe to use for swimming in pools and some are protected from water up to great depths.
In fact, our top pick (iPod Shuffle by AudioFlood) is rated to be completely waterproof up to 200ft in depth which is useful even for diving purposes. Read the reviews for each model to find out more about it.
Keep in mind to clean your waterproof iPod with fresh water after using in the sea. Salty water is a bit more aggressive with electronics than fresh water.
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