Do the earphones double as earplugs to keep the water out?
198571
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198572
Yes the earplugs will keep the water out of your ears if placed in ears correctly. The sound quality is great also!
198573
Hello Elise,The simple answer is yes. This true of most if not all swim MP3s. However I'm not sure I would write the same review today. This Diver lacks an important feature (for me) - random play. This means that every time you listen to the same string of songs in the exact same order and starting with the very same song. Other than that, my Diver stopped working, simply died on me after 3 weeks. There are other options out there that are a better choice.Good luck!
198574
Elsie, no as a matter of fact they fill with water and you can't hear the music at all. I wish I had never purchased it.
198575
they do keep the water out but once in awhile I have to make sure they're in my ears as they sometimes slip out a little
1879583
They do but if you look closely at the end that plugs into to ear phone side it has like a plastic wedge and I had to break that off for them to go into the headphones. Hope this helps
701909
Yes, the earphones hook over your ears (think of some older sport headphone models) and are inserted deep into your ears. If you wear a swim cap and googles this can get uncomfortable as the cap presses your ear flap into the headphone piece. Sometimes my ears would be sore (after 1 hr or swimming). The idea is that the layers of suction of the part inserted in your ear will provide a proper seal, though if you swim vigorously or for long periods of time some water leakageis inevitable. I usually found one ear kept the seal better than the other, and sound quality was sometimes compromised, but it was always better than swimming without music. I will be getting the new version of the aquabeat shortly. My old one only lasted a year so unless you get it at a great price, consider the newer model.
1819448
i have not experienced this problem. i use the latex attachments that came with the headphones provided and do not have any water in my ears.
484079
The units are not waterproof so the answer is no. If you put the unit in a plastic bag it would also let water in if the ear peace came out of your ear the water would enter the unit by the tube.
384615
Yes, it does. With earplugs also underneath you wouldn't hear a thing. But without earplugs it is still pretty good.
637724
No. You would have to open a flap to plug in headphone and water would get in that way.
215948
Yes, the ear plugs are necessary if you are trying to prevent water in your ears. THe band simply keeps the earplugs from falling it. The Mack's pillow soft silicone ear plugs are not as bad as other earplugs--they conform to your ear shape, instead of the other way 'round. I agree with you, though, wouldn't it be great if the band were waterproof and would form a sort of "suction" OVER your ear, instead of IN your ear, to keep water out. Why don't you invent that?! Good luck to you. Donna
567727
Yes. It comes with an extension piece that screws into the case that allows you to plug in headphones. (So the case stays waterproof)
2093669
yes, but once you open the plug for the earphones it ain't waterproof anymore.
906287
Yes .. there is a piece that is sealed and screws out when you want to add headphones.... Obviously it is not waterproof when the piece is out...
1657275
They will muffle the sound without ear plugs well, playing music will drown out everything around you. No earplugs needed.
268110
Sure. These are essentially earplugs with built-in headphones. If you don't listen to anything, they still block noise effectively.
933982
If your asking, does outside noise get to your ears? Yes they are not designed to keep all noise out. Designed to keep the volume of frequencies at a level that will not damage yor ears. They do not deaden all sound,which is perfect . They allow you to participate without fear of injury. Hope this was some help.
2183704
These are not noise canceling plugs. That's a different feature but they do a good job of noise cancellation. Basically if you insert any type of plug into your canal and add sound a lot of background noise will be eliminated.
6210
Yes. There is an opening where you plug your headphones through the fabric. I use them all the time.
268111
sure you can wear them as earplugs if you wanted , they do eliminate a substantial amount of outside sound , but cheap disposable earplugs do a better job