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Swimming headphone recommendations

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coodawoodashooda · 28/07/2024 11:21

Does anyone wear swimming headphones? I'm trying to get back into a hobby I used to enjoy and think this will help.

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EasilyDisturbed · 31/07/2024 23:58

I've been wondering about this, I only use a phone and ipad at home now, but have got an old mac which we used years ago to download music onto our phones, however I mainly use audio books and podcasts now not music. I don't want my phone on poolside (too much theft) and do put my head under so bluetooth no good.

Creamcheeseplease · 31/07/2024 22:09

How does everyone get MP3's onto them these days? I haven't put music onto an mp3 player in yeeears. Everything is streamed and I use Apple Music, podcasts etc. How do I get anything onto these headphones? I have audiobooks on my iPhone which I've bought but you can't put these onto an mp3 player can you?

Giraffel · 31/07/2024 22:00

@NamelessNancy mighty do a waterproof version https://bemighty.com/products/waterproof-mighty-vibe

It can do offline Spotify. You'd need separate headphones though. Bluetooth from mighty to shokz might work if you clipped it on the band.

I've never tried mighty before because they haven't added more streaming services so I don't know how good it is!

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NamelessNancy · 31/07/2024 20:11

I've had a couple of fairly basic waterproof MP3 players with headphones. Like this:

AGPTEK IPX8 Waterproof Mp3 Player with Screen, Multi-Functional Clip Music Player with Waterproof Headphones for Surfing Swimming Water Sports https://amzn.eu/d/05pg6P0z

They've worked fine but finding mp3s to put on them has been a pita. I have a Spotify subscription and can download onto my phone. Anyone found a solution to a waterproof player or headphones I can download Spotify to?

AGPTEK IPX8 Waterproof Mp3 Player with Screen, Multi-Functional Clip Music Player with Waterproof Headphones for Surfing Swimming Water Sports: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

AGPTEK IPX8 Waterproof Mp3 Player with Screen, Multi-Functional Clip Music Player with Waterproof Headphones for Surfing Swimming Water Sports: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

https://amzn.eu/d/05pg6P0z?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-am-i-being-unreasonable-5129560-swimming-headphone-recommendations

GoldenRetrieverBert · 31/07/2024 19:24

DataPup · 31/07/2024 18:57

Anyone with the aftershockz, do they still work if you wear ear plugs? I assume they should

In fact from memory they actually come with a pair. You get a consistent sound above and below water with ear plugs

GoldenRetrieverBert · 31/07/2024 19:24

DataPup · 31/07/2024 18:57

Anyone with the aftershockz, do they still work if you wear ear plugs? I assume they should

Yep! They work better actually

DataPup · 31/07/2024 18:57

Anyone with the aftershockz, do they still work if you wear ear plugs? I assume they should

Icepop79 · 29/07/2024 07:24

Another vote for the Shokz. The sound is really clear and excellent quality. Agree with the other comments about Bluetooth - it just doesn’t work under the water (but would probably be fine if you’re keeping your head out of the water).

To count lengths, I use my Apple Watch. You can set the length in metres on your watch and then it keeps count as you swim (also records what stroke you’re doing…although it weirdly often claims I’ve done about 20m butterfly…!)

damnedifyoudodammedifyoudont · 29/07/2024 07:04

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Tayogo brilliant - I use them 4-5 times a week, the charge lasts hours and they are really effective.
I lost an ear piece and was able to order spare parts of their website too

bruffin · 28/07/2024 23:23

My samsung watch tracks laps. I always lose track when i count them mysekg

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coodawoodashooda · 28/07/2024 21:27

GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 18:22

@coodawoodashooda - I do a fixed amount of lengths, but just depends what you prefer. I like ticking them off in my head!

I can't think I'd concentrate and remember whilst listening to a podcast!

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coodawoodashooda · 28/07/2024 20:11

GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 18:25

@coodawoodashooda

"I think it would also be whichever device you had connected to your Bluetooth."

With mine there is a cable that you upload whatever you want on to the headphones. Then you don't have a separate device on/near the pool if that makes sense. I'm not very technical!

That's helpful. I'm not tech minded either. Thanks.

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GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 18:25

@coodawoodashooda

"I think it would also be whichever device you had connected to your Bluetooth."

With mine there is a cable that you upload whatever you want on to the headphones. Then you don't have a separate device on/near the pool if that makes sense. I'm not very technical!

GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 18:22

@coodawoodashooda - I do a fixed amount of lengths, but just depends what you prefer. I like ticking them off in my head!

MzHz · 28/07/2024 15:58

I use these in an endless pool. They stream from your watch and come with a clip to fix the watch to your head.

although as I’m in a static place, I just put the phone on the side and swim to my sound track.

Never tried them yet out in the wilds of pool or sea, but might just try them in a week or so.

https://www.proswimwear.co.uk/finis-amnis-stream-headphones.html

bruffin · 28/07/2024 15:12

I have had the finis duo for about 5 years mow, bit bulky but work great. Going for shokz openswim if these stop working
I have a mixture of musical theatre, ed sheeran, mike and mechanics, script, ragnbone man on mine

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coodawoodashooda · 28/07/2024 14:30

GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 12:11

I have these.

They make ALL the difference- time flies when wearing them. Totally overcomes the monotony of lengths!

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Do you still count lengths or do you swim for an amount of time, if you don't mind me asking?

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coodawoodashooda · 28/07/2024 14:15

GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 12:56

Yes - via the laptop

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I think it would also be whichever device you had connected to your Bluetooth.

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GoldenRetrieverBert · 28/07/2024 12:56

stickthewellyin · 28/07/2024 12:45

How do you actually get things onto the headphones? I'd like to have podcasts or audio books. Is this possible?

Yes - via the laptop

stickthewellyin · 28/07/2024 12:45

How do you actually get things onto the headphones? I'd like to have podcasts or audio books. Is this possible?

APMom6 · 28/07/2024 12:34

I use the Shokz open swim and they’re brilliant. I get a full week of 1 hour swims before I need to recharge. Mine are 1.5 yrs old and still work perfectly.

londonmummy1966 · 28/07/2024 12:34

Both my dds swim in Shokz Open swim. I've borrowed them occasionally and the sound quality is great (their music choices not so much....)

Giraffel · 28/07/2024 12:31

He doesn't use the Bluetooth ones though so not sure how well they work with streaming.

Giraffel · 28/07/2024 12:29

My brother uses the shokz openswim too and loves them. He's been through so many pairs of swimming headphones too so they must be alright.

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