OpenSwim Pro Open-Ear MP3 Headphones, Grey, IP68 Waterproof, 32GB MP3

Sound quality is as to be expected from this type of device, in that it’s pretty good overall. It’s 100% waterproof (which is hard to find), and it has a great battery life. It looks natural and comes in a convenient portable case with accessories. It has a built in memory storage for audio that you can’t access via Bluetooth due to being underwater (e.g. swimming). The silicone design seems to make it durable and resilient to drops and preventing slips. It’s a little pricey, but worth it overall, in my opinion! It took me forever to find a completely waterproof headphone device, and this truly hit the mark!

Completely changed swimming!!! These are so awesome, the battery life lasts for about 5 swims for me (40 min at a time) and the mp3 mode was super easy to figure out! I ended up going on internet archive for free tunes for anyone who might be trying to get some music on these bad boys. They came with a little silicone carrying bag and I love using it so they don’t get jostled around in my swim bag. I’ve also used the Bluetooth mode to call and there was no complaints! The call was clear for me and the person on the other end. It was tricky to figure out how to get them to stay put while swimming, specifically flip turns and pushing off, because I don’t normally train with a swim cap. If you swim with a swim cap you can tuck the top part of these under OR if you’re like me and don’t I’ve found tucking them under my goggles strap works just as well. Absolutely worth the price, wonderful quality and highly recommend!

I just started getting back into swimming. I had the Swimp3 players 15 years ago that made swimming a lot less dull and was looking for whatever the new version of that was. These are better for a host of reasons. First, they stay in place pretty darn well. My old mp3 player was bulky on the side of my goggle strap, and if I did butterfly, they would fling around and I had to stop to fix them. These stay put just fine, even when I jumped in the water from the pool deck. It does feel a little weird to put these on and then to put my cap over the ear part (I can't have my ears out of my cap entirely or it would pop off and/or drive me nuts), but I sort of got used to it. There were some times that I had to tug down the sides of my cap over my ears because it was riding up, but that may have been unrelated to this device. The back of the neck portion stayed outside my cap the whole time and if it moved around at all, I didn't notice it. These are also plenty loud. I had to click them down a few notches from the max volume to be a comfy listening volume. I didn't use the earplugs, but had no problem hearing them clearly, whether or not my head was underwater. With my old mp3 player, I could hear them somewhat even when they weren't on my face. I could tell that some other people could hear it somewhat, too, since I got some funny looks when my music started playing. But with these Shokz, it didn't seem like anyone else could hear them. It is annoying to me that there isn't more playlist control (song order, etc.) and that there's no way to transmit tunes via bluetooth from my phone directly to the device. But I will say that the magnetic USB charging/data cable is pretty slick. It clicked on so easily that I didn't even think it was really plugged in until I saw the light and it auto-opened the file window on my computer. One thing I was really happy about is that it can play M4A files, no problem. I was worried that I'd have to do some lame mp3 conversion to get them to play, but I didn't. I just made a playlist in iTunes (all individually purchased music) and copy/pasted into the file window for the Shokz. Room for improvement in future models? Sure. But for now, this is a HUGE upgrade over my 15-year-old version and it works well enough for me to be very happy with them.

The sound quality is surprisingly good. The "standard mode" sounds better in the open air but overly bassy underwater. "Swim mode", no surprise, sounds a lot better under the water, but is a bit thin in the air. Sound quality not as good as premium headphones or earbuds, but much better than cheap ones. Unlike either one, these are waterproof and don't cover your ears, leaving you free to hear important ambient sounds like "watch out" or "help me!". You have to use "Mp3 mode" when swimming, as bluetooth doesn't travel well through water, so it will be necessary to transfer some old-fashioned mp3 or mp4 files onto the headset. Playback order seems to be alphanumeric, so rename the files if you want a particular play order. If you download the Shokz app, you can apparently set the playlist to shuffle. Save the serial number from the box, or be prepared to try and read incredibly tiny numbers off the headset itself (really super tiny). You will need this number in order to register and use the Shokz app. Bluetooth mode could be nice for open-air situations where you want to keep your ears available for important sounds like screeching brakes, like jogging or riding a bike. The main downside, when swimming, is air bubbles. I assume this issue would happen with any other swim audio system, and is not particular to Shokz. I breath out whenever my face is in the water, which means a lot of bubbles are passing my ears on the way to the surface. Normally, I don't really notice them, but they seem really loud when I am listening to music. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend the Shokz for listening to very quiet, low key music while swimming (say, Nora Jones, for example). On the other hand, the Ramones, or maybe the 1812 0verture can withstand a few noisy bubbles. The provided ear plugs would probably help with this, but I don't mind enough to stick them in my ears and then search for them in the pool, when they eventually fall out. Besides, I like the Ramones.

Do not even look at any other similar products, these waterproof headphones are a game-changer. If you are a competitive serious swimmer like me with over 2 decades of experience, buy these immediately!!! I was highly skeptical about this product, but trust me, you will not regret it. I put these headphones through a strenuous 150 lap swim workout at the swimming pool, with flip turns etc. Above water, they sound like crap but the real magic happens when you are underwater. I tested wearing it in different ways. The instructions mention that you should wear the earplugs and have the buds pieces sit right in front of your ear openings for optimal sound quality. That method does not work (at least for me). The reason it doesn't work (for me) is because I noticed that the vibrations from the buds and ear plugs caused immediate pain in my ear canals so I put the earbuds right on top of my ear openings without the earplugs and the water waves ensured that noise cancellation occurs naturally. As a result, the earbuds produced crispier, cleaner sounds and a strong bass. It also fell off the minute I started my 1st lap but that can be fixed, just make sure to put your goggle's straps right on top of the headphone's wire part or if you wear a cap, just pull the cap on top of the buds and they'll stay in place. Fortunately I got the bright orange ones so I was able to quickly find it underwater. Make sure that you switch to MP3 mode so you won't need a smartwatch / phone to play songs. You can download songs instead and manually move them over to the headphones via USB connection. I put about 30 songs into the headphones as a test. After a while, the headphones announced "Data Error". This is not an issue with the headphones but rather half my playlist files were corrupted. Because of these corrupted files, the headphones didn't recognize and couldn't play those songs. Just ensure that your downloaded songs are not corrupted and you will be fine. When you're done with your workout, rinse these in fresh water otherwise the chlorine will fry these headphones. All in all, I wish I could give this product 10 stars. They are comfortable, easy to transport, super loud, and lightweight. What I'm really curious about is how these will hold up in salt water, particularly against ocean waves. I will be testing this theory in the next few weeks.

I rarely write product reviews but decided to post that I love these Shokz OpenSwim Pro, even though I really wish they made them in the mini band size... 1. I bought these for the MP3 capabilities and I'm so glad I did!! It's been awesome to have my own music anywhere I go without needing my phone in hand! All buttons and functions are working perfectly. 2. I love the EQ setting on these especially for water. I also love that these come with a small case that includes and holds a nose plug & earplugs to make using the music in water sound even better. The black travel case it comes works well to keep it all together anywhere you go. 3. The regular size neck band on these is okay because I tilt the band closer to my neck. But as a female with a regular dimension neck size, the mini band is definitely better. I have the Shokz OpenRun Mini and that band is a better fit. So I wish they also made the OpenSwim in mini band. But since Shokz is the only company making mini bone conducting headphones, (and children's sizes of other brands don't come with IP68 water protection), I didn't see the point of getting another brand when those neck bands on all the others are just as long or bigger-thicker. The Shokz OpenSwim Pro has all the other top details I wanted that covered everthing important to me: mp3 type + multiple other file type capabilities, 32 gig memory for audio files. You can load separate music artists mp3 files to listen by each album separately, or load all the songs stacked with all the artists all together. Whichever (or both) you prefer. You can skip forward or go back, shuffle music, or whatever order you loaded them mixed together. The buttons are very easy to use for moving from bluetooth to mp3 and other controls. The water rating is perfect at IP68 and can also be paired with two devices at the same time which is really helpful for various scenarios. I also like the feel of the buttons and location on these compared to one other brand I'd narrowed my choice down to. The other brand has a small wheel function that the reviews said was difficult to use when your hands and/or the headphones are wet. So ultimately, I chose these Shokz OpenSwim Pro. Happy with the choice! 4. As others have said, I'm not sure why Shokz is trying to call these red color because they're definitely more like salmon/coral color. I love red but also love coral. I decided to go ahead and get these either way because others' pictures looked like a coral/salmon color to me, and they are. (Not strong orange nor bright/blaring orange.) So I really do like these bc they're soft enough color in the orange family. I've included 2 pictures in case it helps others who are on the fence either way: 1 pic just the headphones & 1 pic of the headphones next to my red shirt. Obviously some lighting can make a difference, but the pics are pretty close to actual color. It's hard to see in the pics online, but the band is a nice navy blue color that compliments the salmon/coral color nicely.

Absolutely get these if you are in the market for a pair. We got these for my grandson who is blind and autistic. He loves listening to music. When he is in the pool he cant hear the music so we got him these and he is a happy camper now. Getting these means he can hear what's going on around him but still able to hear his videos so the versatility is awesome!! They are very lightweight. He is also autistic so we needed something that would stand the test of time and these are working out perfectly.

I bought these strictly for use in the pool. I have Bose headphones for home use and airpod pro's for when i am mobile. I have never used any headphones in the water im a NEWB to the tech. Having said that my expectations were really low i wondered if i would even hear them. 1) The charging cable is nice. It's magnetic and firmly attaches. I love the feature we have a two year old that grabs everything no chance of damaging the connecters. I do not like that the source end of the cable is USB 3 requiring an adapter to plug into my MAC. 2) loading songs.. super easy. Drag and drop even with a MAC. No need for moody apps to load the headphones. 3) Easy to manage files and folders through your computer 4) Sound quality - very good (far better than i expected) I will say that audio lacks depth but that is likely a limitation of the tech not the device 5) I swim for about an 75 minutes per session - i had no trouble with battery playing continuously for 2 hours. I have only used it once.. I will see how many sessions i can swim before charging. 6) I didnt have to adjust them even once during the swim. I didn't really feel them while swimming. That's a huge plus. The only reason i dont give it a 5 is because i don't like the absence of a usb-c charging cable and I haven't tried the other brands so I have no point of reference. At any rate these headphones are exceeding my expectations. The real test will be run time and battery durability.

Einfach zu bedienen, Akku hält lange, Klangqualität unter Wasser sehr gut, als normaler Kopfhörer zum Musik hören eher suboptimal.

The best swimming headphones I've tried comfortable functional durable and well-crafted

Los mejores auriculares para natación, 0 pegas. Ajuste perfecto, son molestias de introducirse en oídos, uso simultáneo con tapones de nadar y el sonido espectacular, sin retrasos, no corte. Dos modos de audio, el de natación recorta graves para compensar inmersión. Vale hasta el último euro, tras haber probado otros modelos.

Después de un tiempo usándolos a diario a mí me encantan. Me dedico al sonido y tengo el oído bastante educado por lo que puedo decir que objetivamente no son una maravilla en cuanto a fidelidad sonora. No obstante, ahí está la magia de la psicoacústica, después de un rato tu cerebro rellena las frecuencias que faltan (sobretodo los graves) y te hace disfrutar de la música de una manera diferente a la de costumbre. Obviamente tienen un uso concreto que son para hacer deporte pero también me sirven para ver contenido en el móvil que con el altavoz del telefono suena mal pero tampoco quiero ponerme unos auriculares normales y aislarme del mundo, por lo que estos te permiten estar en casa escuchando un podcast pero atento a los sonidos de la casa. Llega un momento que tienes tan incorporado el sonido de esa manera que se te olvida que los llevas puestos y parece más bien como un implante o algo así jajaja Los puedes usar nadando o en la ducha y es verdad que si hay mucho ruido no se escuchan muy fuerte o si subes el volúmen demasiado te vibra la cabeza pero si los usas con tapones el volúmen sube mucho y la percepción de los graves también mejora. Si los encuentras en oferta los recomiendo probar encarecidamente

This applies to the OpenSwim Pro. They have both bluetooth and MP3 functions. I swim every day with these using the MP3 player. I tried four different cheaper brands initially. They all malfunctioned within a couple of months and Amazon refunded. So I bit the bullet and bought the OpenSwim Pro. They are excellent. The controls are well thought out. The sound is better quality than the others. The volume is better, so I can swim laps without earplugs. Make sure you get the version with Bluetooth since they are excellent for a lot of other uses like shopping centres or intermittent listening as you don't need to get them out of a little case - they virtually live around my neck. They are almost weightless. You can hear clearly both the podcast and the outside world. I have had these for almost two months and look forward to a good life from them. One thing - the microphone is not great but I expect that comes with being waterproof. Everything else about them is perfect