What HEADPHONES are you using for SWIMMING? I'd like to use a less-expensive pair than the X-1 Surge and am looking for alternatives.
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Pyle PWPE10B Marine Sport Waterproof In-Ear Earbud Stereo Headphones for iPod/iPhone/MP3 Player (Black). They work pretty well at a fraction of the cost of others. I have used for about a month and they are holding up although I think they will not last more than 6 months.
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The Swimbuds are not a short term product, if you have any trouble please contact us here in customer service at help@underwateraudio.com and we will take care of you! --Underwater Audio Customer Service
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I can only vouch for the Q's. They are the best headphones that I've ever owned. I love them daily. And they're very comfortable to use.
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If it has a standard 3.5mm jack, you could try the swimbuds headphones. They have a lot of advantages: they stay on, they have a really short cord so when you are wearing your player on you goggles, you don't have lot of cord floating around, they have a full warranty. check them out. SwimBuds 100% waterproof headphones (short cord length, white)
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sure does.. good luck and try.. i think you will enjoy great sound as well as fit and .. well, i use in my workouts.. including swimming and paddling.. aloha, vic
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These are underwater headphones, so normal headphones won't work. They are slightly longer than the distance from the straps of your goggles to your ears. You might want to consider looking at the Amphibx Fit Swim Bundle if you want to attach this to your swimsuit. This is a great product that takes the boredom out of lap swimming!
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Hey man I got a pair of these and they are very good especially the Bass. They beat me $120 pair of Logitechs. And my turtle beach headphones that I had recently. These are much more mobile. And are easily stored. I'm enjoying them. The audio is great. I have my system sound turned down to 30% because of how loud they can be. I would easily recommend these for the price.
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Yes I'm a regular swimmer. I swim 3 days a week for 1 hour each, mostly freestyle and a bit of breaststroke style. I've been using Sony mp3 for almost 4 months now and i never had a problem. The key to a successful experience is to use an earbud size that fits tightly in your ear so that no water gets inside. It's basically as if you were using earplugs. To achieve that tight fit means typically using 1 or 2 sizes larger than what you would normally use, for example if you typically a medium like me, you may use a large size or even an XL as i do.
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I've had my C5's for just over a year now and wouldn't recommend them for an active workout. Although I've not used my pair of C5's for running or working out I've had a problem with the right ear bud cutting in and out depending on how I hold my nano. I thought it may have been the 3.5mm connection between plug and the ipod but now after more use I think it's actually where the cable attaches to the 3.5 mm plug. I've even tried other mp3 players and find that inadvertent motion can cut out sound for the right side. I have to hold the nano and cable just so to keep sound in both ear buds and the only use I've made of the C5's is on the metro rail and walking to the stations before and after work. I would suggest using a pair of earbuds that have an over the ear holding style like the Sony MDR-J10 h.ear Headphones with Non-Slip Design or the Sony MDR-AS20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers. This style of ear bud is good enough for a workout and also allow surrounding sounds through which is important depending on where you're being active. If you're running with the cars you might need to hear them coming but if you're running around a track then a pair of buds that need to make a seal may be just the thing. I have a pair of the Sony MDR-AS20J and find they're great for a workout. Hope that helps. Good luck with your buds!
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I love the SOL headphones. .. I accidentally Washed the in my gym shorts and they never missed a beat. I sweat like crazy they don't fall out and the sound is perfect. If the bose are at a better price... maybe go with bose.
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Did you ever find one a bluetooth or headset that works? I am having a similar problem. My ears and canals are small, so nothing seems to stay on my ear. I was thinking about trying a bluetooth that has headphones that go over your head or behind your neck, have you tried this type? I agree that they need to make these child size as well!
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I have to disagree entirely with this post. I just got these headphones for Xmas, and while sound quality is great with cancellation on and does stop outside noises well, the sound leakage is quite apparent. I wanted them as something to use at the office but I'm not sure I can now. While I don't know how much of an issue it would be on the plane, I'm pretty sure I would be able to hear whatever is playing for someone using them quite easily. I'm torn about returning them now. They sound great and the price is awesome, but the leakage is definitely an issue to think about. If you cannot deal with leakage I would not get these. I have to disagree entirely with this post. I just got these headphones for Xmas, and while sound quality is great with cancellation on and does stop outside noises well, the sound leakage is quite apparent. I wanted them as something to use at the office but I'm not sure I can now. While I don't know how much of an issue it would be on the plane, I'm pretty sure I would be able to hear whatever is playing for someone using them quite easily. I'm torn about returning them now. They sound great and the price is awesome, but the leakage is definitely an issue to think about. If you cannot... » Read More I have to disagree entirely with this post. I just got these headphones for Xmas, and while sound quality is great with cancellation on and does stop outside noises well, the sound leakage is quite apparent. I wanted them as something to use at the office but I'm not sure I can now. While I don't know how much of an issue it would be on the plane, I'm pretty sure I would be able to hear whatever is playing for someone using them quite easily. I'm torn about returning them now. They sound great and the price is awesome, but the leakage is definitely an issue to think about. If you cannot deal with leakage I would not get these. « Show Less
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My experience has been very similar to yours, as you can see in my review here. What I did was to burn them in for 2 full days nonstop and also get a pair of tri-flange buds to replace the stock ones with, and I have to tell you, the sound is so much better now. The highs aren't so excruciatingly vibrant anymore, and the bass response is actually pretty tight and solid. The sound is very good on all of my music now, and I can now see/hear what all the hype was about. What you said about pushing the buds in farther just might be what the problem was, since the tri-flanges I am now using go deeper into the ear canal than any of the stock buds will go. On a side note, is there a way to edit a review once it's been posted?
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I wanted to use it swimming laps but I could never get it to work. I think my biggest issue were the buds. If you can find a pair of good waterproof ear buds the player will be workable. Mine is just sitting in a closet catching dust. I used it about four (attempts) times and gave up. I bought three or four sets of ear buds that never worked well. You can buy mine for a song!
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I use the headphones I already had. They are not waterproof, but they work great and I have never had any trouble. I don't take anything in the water, I only run with it. I have run in the rain without issues. I believe that any brand of headphones will work.
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I don't actually use them for swimming. I use them when I mow. Are you sure your your plug is pushed all the way into the iPod and did you try putting Vaseline on the ear pieces the way it was suggested to create an air tight seal? Mine work great when mowing.
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Disclaimer: I've spent quite a bit of time forcing these puppies into various depths and angles to try to find ANY angle where they produce any sort of bass, and I've failed miserably. I'm sure it's too late for these folks, but for anyone else in the same boat... To answer your questions directly, no - the design is COMPLETELY different from the Sonys, and I can't imagine anything like that problem would happen to these (it's pretty much all hard plastic (except for the interchangeable plugs.) However... as I'm also moving on from my previous two sets of the Sony headphones you guys are talking about, I should warn you that I'm thoroughly disappointed with the Etymotics. You should be forewarned that the Sonys you've been listening to, though not nearly as high quality a can as the 6i's, are rather bass-heavy. You probably already knew that, but as almost every review will echo, the 6i's are VERY light on bass. This equation will probably have you in the same boat as me, ready to return them because they HAVE TO BE BROKEN to sound that 'top-heavy'! I know, I know, bass isn't everything - but when you're going from a Sony to one of these it's just too big of a loss, no matter how much more 'accurate' they might be. And I'm sorry, but 20Hz? No way. Using test sources I dont' notice anything until 64Hz, and for an in-ear phone that's simply unacceptable. Only when I set my EQ to +12dB on 64Hz, with an even slope such that it's flat at 250Hz, do things ALMOST sound natural. Final recommendation: Don't buy them unless you've had a chance to listen to them, or know you can return them. And go ahead and SCHEDULE the return trip in your planner.