What will they come up with next? These days, as everyone gets onboard with the idea of needing more exercise, regimes are becoming more varied and fun. In order to make your workout enjoyable, it is imperative that you counter the boring monotony of a specific routine with an element of fun that will keep you going. That is where waterproof headphones come into play. Swimming endless laps in a lap pool can really test your patience level; this is especially true when you are beginning a new routine and you haven't been much for exercising regularly in the past. Luckily, manufacturers have not let you down!
100% Waterproof Headphones by Aquapac
If you're looking for the best pair of waterproof headphones in terms of depth-rating, these are them! Whether above or below the water you are sure to find that these will produce excellent sound quality to keep you going for a long time. You can take these down to 10 feet under and silicone tips will form a stable seal from the water. These are sleek black and include a keychain cord manager with a buoy. On the negative side, though, the ear tips themselves aren't made for the smallest or largest ears. They also do not include ear stabilizers to offset this drawback, so keeping them in your ears may pose a challenge. Once the speakers get wet, the audio becomes muffled until they can have a chance to dry out a bit. The rubber cord can produce noticeable microphonics as well.
Interval Waterproof Headphone System by H2O Audio
These phones were made to suit the second generation iPod shuffle. Although the iPod 2G has been discontinued, the need for a good pair of waterproof headphones has not disappeared. The system starts with a case to snugly hold an iPod shuffle 2G with a seal that guards against the intrusion of water at depths of up to 12 feet. A great feature of this system is that it offers 5 different sizes of rubber tips to fit virtually any ear comfortably and securely. Using the shuffle encased in the waterproof casing is easy; all you need to do is remember the positioning of the buttons as you will be wearing it behind your head. The earbuds themselves are excellent. The tips will seal well as you wear them and you can avoid the discomfort of wearing a headband. The sound is clear and balanced and offers plenty of base in the music.
Waterproof Headphones by Over Board
These headphones are suited to wet conditions as well as dry. They have many of the same features as their competitors, too. They are submersible to 19 feet, offer fantastic sound quality, and can work with all music players. What these waterproof headphones offer that you will not find with other brands is a neck strap to keep them in place during more rigorous activity and that can be removed easily. You will also get a set of spare ear buds and a 3-foot cable extension. These are definitely not made for swimming laps, though. They do come highly recommended for more stationary activities, though; wear them when you go snorkeling.