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Headphones for Swimming?
« on: September 01, 2015, 03:39:07 PM »
Can anyone recommend any headphones that are wireless, bluetooth & waterproof?

I have checked some out on Amazon, but in the reviews most mention receiving said product at a discount (and even free) in exchange for an "honest" review.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2015, 03:55:47 PM »
Just look for the IPX rating.

You want an IPX 8.

That means you are good to actually submerse them and they should be tip top.

This is ugly, but should be fine with the IPX rating it has.

http://www.amazon.com/BLUBOON-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Hands-free-Microphone/dp/B00LAWR9N8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1441147958&sr=1-4&keywords=ipx8+bluetooth+headphones

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2015, 04:00:13 PM »
Just take the radio into the pool with you for music. Make sure its plugged into an extension cord and into an outlet.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2015, 04:04:01 PM »
Just take the radio into the pool with you for music. Make sure its plugged into an extension cord and into an outlet.



You're cranky today. Where is Navy Mike? I need him to post something ridiculous so you cheer up.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2015, 04:05:09 PM »
Just look for the IPX rating.

You want an IPX 8.

That means you are good to actually submerse them and they should be tip top.

This is ugly, but should be fine with the IPX rating it has.

http://www.amazon.com/BLUBOON-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Hands-free-Microphone/dp/B00LAWR9N8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1441147958&sr=1-4&keywords=ipx8+bluetooth+headphones

These let me take underwater calls. Sold!

Thank you for that tip.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2015, 04:07:22 PM »
The ones I used were called "swimP3" or something like that. They're not that great musically, but if you're swimming for 30-45 minutes they serve their purpose.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2015, 04:38:45 PM »
You're cranky today. Where is Navy Mike? I need him to post something ridiculous so you cheer up.

Sadly, he won't be around much no more.
I never understood why he was such a target here.

Ok, the whole handicap parking thing was kinda shitty, but much worse people to troll on and make disappear.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2015, 06:27:31 PM »
Sadly, he won't be around much no more.
I never understood why he was such a target here.

Ok, the whole handicap parking thing was kinda shitty, but much worse people to troll on and make disappear.



It was hilarious when he melted when people poked fun of him lol.

The best is when people would criticize his build, and he would furiously start posting pictures to try and prove them wrong haha lol. Fragile.
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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2015, 06:34:01 PM »
Headphones for swimming?  :-\

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2015, 06:45:55 PM »
Headphones for swimming?  :-\

I swim for extended periods of time and I absolutely hate the music and noise distraction of the gym.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2015, 06:46:43 PM »
It was hilarious when he melted when people poked fun of him lol.

The best is when people would criticize his build, and he would furiously start posting pictures to try and prove them wrong haha lol. Fragile.

Or his bank account balances. Ha!

Is there a meltdown thread you care to link, or are you speaking generally?

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2015, 06:52:16 PM »
Just take the radio into the pool with you for music. Make sure its plugged into an extension cord and into an outlet.



I lol'd really hard here.  I almost dropped my plugged-in-clippers into toilet today while peeing and trimming (multitasking).

I spent the next hour wondering if enough charge would whisk up my urine stream to kill me?

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2015, 07:26:35 PM »
They are all crap. 

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2015, 07:40:07 PM »
I lol'd really hard here.  I almost dropped my plugged-in-clippers into toilet today while peeing and trimming (multitasking).

I spent the next hour wondering if enough charge would whisk up my urine stream to kill me?

240, I also pee and trim at the same time.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2015, 08:44:28 PM »
It was hilarious when he melted when people poked fun of him lol.

The best is when people would criticize his build, and he would furiously start posting pictures to try and prove them wrong haha lol. Fragile.

OH c'mon... I never thought the bashing was justified and thought he had a chin of steel to put up with that shit.

But hey... Better shut my mouth or I'll be next, huh? LOL...
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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2015, 10:23:36 PM »
I tried a few pairs at a Boat Expo. They worked well. Google is your friend.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2015, 10:29:19 PM »
OH c'mon... I never thought the bashing was justified and thought he had a chin of steel to put up with that shit.

But hey... Better shut my mouth or I'll be next, huh? LOL...

He brought it on himself. He was becoming like Booty. Every thread became about him.
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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2015, 10:42:56 PM »
I tried a few pairs at a Boat Expo. They worked well. Google is your friend.

Again, what I initially wrote. Many that I found had reviews on Amazon that were not trustworthy. I was hoping for actual user experiences.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2015, 10:57:54 PM »
He brought it on himself. He was becoming like Booty. Every thread became about him.

Yes, this. You couldn't open a thread without seeing his dumb ugly 2 foot tall head picture posted in the fucker. The amount of pictures he must have took of himself every day is sickening and quite pathetic

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2015, 06:43:01 AM »
christ you gotta be connected for the lousey 5 minutes you actually are gonna swim ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2015, 07:01:37 AM »
christ you gotta be connected for the lousey 5 minutes you actually are gonna swim ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

It's usually closer to an hour actually, and yes. Do you listen to music if and when you train?

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2015, 07:02:23 AM »
One of the beauty of swimming is the near absence of sound.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #22 on: September 02, 2015, 07:03:51 AM »
One of the beauty of swimming is the near absence of sound.

Which I would be absolutely happy with. Except it's loud as all hell in the gym with people and music.

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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2015, 07:04:05 AM »
It's usually closer to an hour actually, and yes. Do you listen to music if and when you train?
just kidding with you man , i like music too always train with it... i actually swim a mile a day in the summer seems to loosen up my shoulders some after lifting...
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Re: Headphones for Swimming?
« Reply #24 on: September 02, 2015, 07:26:56 AM »
Or his bank account balances. Ha!

Is there a meltdown thread you care to link, or are you speaking generally?

In general.
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