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Headphones for swimming

32 replies

blowingagail · 06/02/2022 18:22

I’m sure this must have been done before but a search doesn’t produce anything useful.

I’m swimming again after a break and find it so boring that I want to give up after 20 lengths, so want something to play music on.

I’ve googled and read a few comparisons but would love recommendations from someone who has got something they love.

Bluetooth would be ok as I leave my phone poolside - lots seem to be MP3 players which wouldn’t work with Apple Music but I could manage with my old bought library if I had to.

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MehMahMoo · 07/02/2022 07:33

Bluetooth from phone on side won't work as you're in water. I have some from Amazon i360, which is Bluetooth (which I use when running or around the house), and mp3. I never found them great to be honest as usually one ear or other would get wet then the sound was distorted/cut in that ear, but no problem with the device itself.

HalfShrunkMoreToGo · 07/02/2022 07:32

Bluetooth doesn't work well in water, you'll find you lose the connection every time your ears go beneath the surface, even with the swimming cap over them.

I have the Sony Walkman waterproof MP3 which is like a headband with the earpieces built in. It's a bit odd to get used to as you have to remember where all the buttons are on the earpieces and it feels a bit awkward to get on brut once you've practiced a bit it does the job really well.

lljkk · 07/02/2022 07:29

following... I tried bone conduction ones that didn't work for me -- distorted sound & it changed strongly whether my head was in or out of water, so constantly cycling volume & tones.

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blowingagail · 07/02/2022 07:02

Thanks, I’ll give those ear buds a go first as they’re Bluetooth. They’ll stay in under my hat.

The decathlon thing looks good too.

Both these things are great for having a go - £25 instead of £140 is very appealing 😂.

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Pucarbuile · 06/02/2022 22:52

I love my decathlon mp3 player. Also just bought a pair of tozo 10 ear buds which claim to be ip8 rated so properly waterproof but haven't tried them yet.

Leftbutcameback · 06/02/2022 22:43

I've read lots of reviews and nothing seems to be worth the cost. Quite interested in the Decathlon one now pp mentions it - I love decathlon!

BogRollBOGOF · 06/02/2022 22:19

I've got a Decalthon waterproof MP3 player.
Works well.

Best not to have sing-along songs on it though Grin