Pros & Cons
Pros
The sound is fairly good if you choose the right size earpiece and push it into your ear canal properly. My only complaint is the 3 foot cord on swimming earbuds! Audio quality is great for podcasts.
If i don't plan on getting my head wet, i wear a headband and attach the ipod to it. Work great with my books on mp3 from the library inside a waterproof pouch. Combine them with a friendly swede swim cap for an even better experience.
The cord problem is solved by coiling it and using a velcro strip to secure the extra coiled portion to your google strap. Last step is to shove the player so it's at the top where your head starts to curve downward.
These are a great fit fro me. Decent sound quality and removable ear retainers make these a great buy for under $10! These also come with a few pairs of different earbuds, including the traditional style found on most cell phone headsets.
They are so comfortable and you barely know you have them on. They are perfect for keeping water from getting in my ears. They work well for me as i workout in the water. Works well after taking the ear piece off.
Cons
The sound is ok but the earbuds are rather small for my taste. I find it very hard to locate quality replacement headphones for my waterproof mp3 players. Sound quality marginal. I wish i could exchange them for a new par, but amazon doesn't let you r... Read More
Highlights
Quality
The sound quality is good and they stay in place well.
Great quality for such a reasonable price!
Not impressed with the buds that come with it.
Two of these have failed in this spot (the original came with the mp3 player).
Price
Perfect fit at perfect price good sound
Will continue buying as long the price is around $12+.
The gold tip is almost worth the price.
Shipping
I ordered 2 pair on dec 1 and anticipated slow shipping due to the holidays.
Competitiveness
Ordered these to go with my syryn player.
I don't buy the expensive expensive stuff.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 633 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 31 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
After 21 days and still no product i reached out to the seller
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Then on january 5 the original headphones showed up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Now allocated allow is only 3 pairs per purchase
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Each pair can last me from 2 to 6 months depending on which side leak first
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The white pair now cost 19 each
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont buy the expensive expensive stuff
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its just not worth the gamble that you take because of the water factor
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First pair lasted 34 years but then one side stopped working