MP3 Ear buds for swimming

MP3 Ear buds for swimming

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KAgantua

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4,663 posts

146 months

Monday 23rd September 2024
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Hello I like music and im learning to swim!!

What are the best waterproof headphones/ ear buds for swimming? Bluetooth or something so I can connect to my phone. Dont need mic functions, just the headphones. I wont be hosting Teams calls from under the water.

AC43

12,657 posts

223 months

Monday 23rd September 2024
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A mate of mine just bought the running version of these; these are the swimming ones.

https://www.johnlewis.com/shokz-openswim-waterproo...

KAgantua

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4,663 posts

146 months

Thursday 26th September 2024
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Thanks, it looks like the Bluetooth ones arent apt due to the range under water.

boyse7en

7,562 posts

180 months

Thursday 26th September 2024
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KAgantua said:
Hello I like music and im learning to swim!!

What are the best waterproof headphones/ ear buds for swimming? Bluetooth or something so I can connect to my phone. Dont need mic functions, just the headphones. I wont be hosting Teams calls from under the water.
Will Bluetooth signal reach from the pool to the changing room? Or are you planning on carrying your phone with you?

oddman

3,148 posts

267 months

Thursday 26th September 2024
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Aftershokz swimming version is essentially an MP3 player

It's the regular one that links with your phone

KAgantua

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4,663 posts

146 months

Thursday 26th September 2024
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Was planning to have my phone poolside in a light bag.

But I am beginning to think the 'mp3 player' types are better rather than worrying about tethering all the time. What happens if I want to use in open water in the future?

Not sure tethering is the way (i.e. standard ear phones with no storage/ playback)

AC43

12,657 posts

223 months

Thursday 26th September 2024
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KAgantua said:
Was planning to have my phone poolside in a light bag.

But I am beginning to think the 'mp3 player' types are better rather than worrying about tethering all the time. What happens if I want to use in open water in the future?

Not sure tethering is the way (i.e. standard ear phones with no storage/ playback)
The whole point of the swimming Shokz is that don't have all the hassle of BT tethering and water.