H2O Audio Surge S+ Waterproof Sport Headphones, (Short Cord Design) – in-Ear Sweatproof Earbuds for Swimming, Running, Cycling – IPX8 Waterproof, Compatible with iPods & MP3 Players

I am quite the audiophile and own many high-end headphones like the Audeze LCDi4, JH Audio Layla custom IEM, and Sennheiser HD800 S for serious listening and the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless for gym workouts. Being that I have some sort of headphones playing music to my ears almost every waking minute, I decided I needed a good waterproof headphone for swimming laps at my local health club. I have the waterproofed iPod Shuffle and had some other waterproofed headphones but the sound quality was barely acceptable even for my drastically reduced expectations and it was constantly losing sound on one side after a few laps of swimming. So, I decided I needed a replacement and decided to give these H2O headphones a try. I figured that it couldn't possibly be worse than what I had been dealing with. Well, I have to say that these headphones definitely exceeded my expectations and this is from a bonafide audiophile who is extremely anal about sound quality. No, it does not compare to the Audeze LCDi4 in-ears or my custom-molded JH Audio IEM, but for $40 that takes the monotony out of swimming laps, it delivers excellent sound and has proven to be quite reliable. You're dealing with water and bubble noise so all audiophile sonic details will be lost anyway. You just want a good solid fundamental sound with a decent soundstage and that is what these headphones deliver. I primarily listen to classical music and having Chopin's Nocturnes or Brahms' piano concertos playing in my ears while swimming can be quite a blissful experience and it actually encourages me to swim longer and with more energy. I now swim 30~40 minutes non-stop while listening to music when I used to quit after 15~20 minutes due to the sheer tedium of swimming laps. So, yes, in effect, these headphones are actually making me healthier and I'm sure it'll do the same for many others. Highly recommended.

Now I have 3 waterproof earphones from Amazon past 3 weeks: two from Swimbuds (1st & 2nd Left on Photo 1), and one from H20 Audio (Middle one on Photo 1, and Photo 2 & 3) All 3 waterproof earphones sound quality is much much worse than the cheap earbud from old iPhone (2nd Left on Photo 1): Muddy high / mid frequency, almost none bass / low frequency. Out off 3 'waterproof earbuds', H2O one has slightly better sound quality, more comfortable to wear. But NONE of them I would recommend. I took my Shure SE535 to the swim (1st Right on Photo 1): it work perfect under water! So don't wast any your money to buy those poor sound quality 'waterproof' earphone. You will be surprise many 'normal' earbud DOES work underwater and much better quality sound! Update on 30th December 2019: After so sick with those poor sound quality so call 'waterproof earphone' as above, I bough a new Shure SE215 (photo 6) as my every day swimming earphone now, which is work PERFECT with very nice sound quality. As many people wouldn't spend that much money for a pair of earbud, so I order a pair of Creative EP-630 (Phone 4, $15.99) and Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120-S (Silver, Photo 5, $7.84) from Amazon to took them for swim! As I expect they ALL work prefect with swimming! Out of 4 'normal' earbud, all work perfect under water. And provide much better sound quality in this order: SE535 > SE215 > EP-630 > RP-HJE120-S Happy New Year!

I swim daily and have bought the Surge Waterproof Short Cord Headphones for the last 6 years from H2O Audio. For years, I had tried cheap brands and very expensive brands from other companies, but I've learned more expensive doesn't always mean better. I've always gotten my money's worth with the H2O Audio because the headphones- used daily -have often lasted more than a year. This past November, I purchased a set that I didn't actually open until this March. As sometimes happens with any product, this one was defective and one of the ear buds only vibrated the music. Once I realized it wasn't going to work itself out, I wrote to the company and asked them if there was anything I could do. I honestly figured that I was going to have to take the loss and just order a new pair since it was months since I had ordered them and didn't really expect much. I was astounded by the immediate response from Joe at H2O Audio. He was apologetic and kind and lovely to deal with. He informed me about their one year warranty. Who knew?! I've already received the replacement and want to express my gratitude to this awesome company! They truly are comfortable and produce clear audio. Thanks H2O Audio!

These are great when they work but expect to replace them about every 6 months if you use them daily like I do. Good sound quality and they keep the water out well. They are pricey considering how often I replace them but I haven't found a less expensive pair I prefer so I continue to buy these. Have been using them for years during my pool workouts.

Finally the perfect ear buds for lap swimming! I have found that the biggest weakness for any underwater MP3 players are the ear pieces. If you are kicking against a wall when making that reverse very few ear buds can take that pressure. I have been using these ear buds for a few years now and have yet to have any issues with them. I have had a lot of experience dealing with earbuds and MP3 players for about 12 years now since I swim two miles a day and could not get through it without being able to listen to music. I am always looking for the best product and for value and glad to see these at last. I have always used and recommended the H20 ear buds in the past but they have had short comings like the cord being too long, or sometimes weak rubber on the ear pieces. Having said that I always recommend them since they are much better then the earphones that come with most waterproof MP3 players. This latest lap swimming version of their product is the best and I can find no faults with it at all. Somehow they even manage to make the music louder which you really need in lap swimming scenario. They also always stay in my ears and I use the larger rubber tips. Another thing that works even better you can replace the ear buds with New Bee 12pcs Ultra Strong Earphone Memory Foam tips or similar product. The foam expands when water is on them and provides and excellent seal. They degrade over time but really cheap anyway and better then hassling with water in you ear. Also some helpful tips on using waterproof ear buds: 1. Start with the larger ear bud rubber ends first then work your way down to the smaller sizes if that doesn't fit. If you use the larger sizes, you get a tighter barrier against the water. 2. I like to insert them dry but if they don't fit quite right you should consider wetting the ear buds lightly in the water before you place them in your ear, sometimes the water will keep them more secure in your ear. However, I have found the best way to keep them in your ear is to use a swab on the outside area of your ear briefly to get any oil or sweat where the buds are inserted (but not the ear canal). This always seems to work best and will ensure a tight fit. 3. When you insert them in your ear pull back the top of your ear with your opposite hand, that will stretch it and allow the ear canal to gently wrap snugly around the ear bud. It is rare when the water enters the ear canal if you take these three steps you can enjoy the music much better. Once water gets in your ear you are hosed for the rest of the swim and that goes for any ear piece. I also recommend using the Waterproof MP3 player from SEWOBYE with these as well for the best experience in listening to music while you swim. You can read my review on that product for more background. Happy swimming!

I purchased these 3 years ago, and the good news is, they’re still working! I swim 1-2 times a week. I like the short cord, and can usually position them so sound quality remains consistent through the swim (with occasional adjustments). However, they can be extremely uncomfortable because of their design. They’re pointy on the outside edges, so it juts out of the war and presses against the cartilage, especially under a tight cap. If my goggles strap hits that pointy part, it digs into my ears even more. I wish the plastic housing was flat. So i’m going to try another brand now and see if I can get the same sound quality with a more comfortable design.

I did spend 1 week on my swimming training with H2O stream 2 and H2O surge s+ headphone, I was shocked to witness the good sound quality especially when you are swimming/staying underwater. The product is too easy to use. I was afraid of drags etc. when flip turning or swimming fast or butterfly NOPE that is not a case you don't even need to put headphones under your swim cap, it just sticks in your ears perfectly (if you choose the correct one for your ear ofc). The quality of the product is nice, adding songs are too easy, the Bluetooth stream from a phone is working really good if you can keep your phone at the side of the pool which means in the 10meter range obviously. Even if you stay underwater for a period of the time yes it does disconnect because Bluetooth signals cant goes through the water when you come up it auto connects to your phone. My phone is Xiaomi Mi9. Thanks for fast delivery from the USA to Turkey it was flawless, fast and had no issues. Packing was simple and nice. I will recommend this device to anyone who likes to enjoy more when swimming.

These work great for about a month. And with the headphones, I bought them because my last pair, bought in June, one side stopped working. I ordered another set for next day delivery. That took 2 weeks so I ordered a new player that comes with headphones. I attempted to cancel the order since the headphones were not even sent yet. I emailed h2o audio and received the same advice every other time the player stops working. Do a hard reset. That never corrected anything. I love this Bluetooth player when it works but unfortunately it only works a short time. I can’t recommend this product