Swimbuds Flip

Full transparency - I ordered these about a year ago and then life happened.Purchased to replace headphones (degrading and falling apart) I once used with my (very old) waterproof shuffle. I liked the fact there were different tips for the earbuds to ensure a secure fit because even just a little small or a little too big and they just don’t work.Took these for their inaugural swim this morning and I am incredibly pleased with the fit and the sound. Had zero issues with water leaking in and sound was clear. Once inserted they were almost flush with my ear and there was no pressure from my swim cap. The cord is shorter, but I just clipped my shuffle to the back of my swim strap and everything was fine.Absolutely would recommend and will probably buy another set to have on hand.

I listen to my phone while I swim or bike using a modified FM transmitter to a cheap $20 Waterproof FM radio/MP3 player and tested and tried MANY brands as I dialed in how to do this cuz you can't do it with bluetooth or 5.8ghz wifi wireless underwater, but you can an FM signal at 87.5 and swimbuds/Underwater Audio are simply the best. Improvements from older $40 white pair?-Night and day- WHOLLY CRAP THESE ARE GOOD!!!!- Hard plastic has a longer tube that goes much deeper in the ear canal that's textured to hold tight to same white rubber as the old version but in a new shape to keep water out and prevent the panic and noise of removing an earbud separated, stuck, and left in ear canal. I will always keep tweezers close just in case, but dought I will ever have to use them again.- Wire and cord is stronger and thicker and same "short" length, and comes with the same length extender to use when riding a bike or _______- Sound and base? Just as good if not better, and hey lordy mama- beggars can't be choosers- I'm able to listen to audio books and Spotify while I swim...and last, old white rubber earbuds does NOT fit these (well), be sure to order correct and or call customer service as they are US-based, easily reached, and make Underwater Audio second to none.

I've used ear buds costing about 1/3 the price of the Swimbuds Flip. I've replaced them 3 or 4 times because the wire became dislodged and one of the buds stopped working. In addition, the sound quality was poor. The diameter of the Swimbuds Flip wires is at least twice that of the cheap model. In addition, the junction between the right and left wires appears waterproof. While I wasn't expecting much for sound quality (you're swimming and there's a lot of extraneous noise), the Swimbuds' sound quality is very good. You can hear lower frequency sounds in addition to high. I've used the Swimbuds 15 - 20 times, swimming about 60,000 yards in a fresh water lake. They're holding up really well. Conditions are frequently moderately rough and the Swimbuds stay put (haven't tried any flip turns yet but jumping off a dock doesn't dislodge the Swimbuds).Two suggestions regarding fit: (1) if they fit one ear well but not the other, try using inserts of different size. (2) Put a product like Goo or Vaseline on the buds before inserting them in your ears. This has two salutary effects, the buds slide easily into the ear canal and the Goo keeps water out. Improved fit results in better sound.Throw away those cheap earbuds, get some Swimbuds Flip, plug them into your ears and your favorite waterproof MP3 player (mine is an iPod Shuffle waterproofed by Underwater Audio) and go for a swim.

First pair ordered were defective. Exchanged easily and second pair amazing audio. Use for swimming with my iPod. Highly recommend.

I purchased these wired earbuds in April and have only used them a few times. The sound went out on one side periodically, and now it does not work at all. I had Swimbuds Color Short-Cord Waterproof Headphones (Customizable - Interchangeable Colors) for years before they stopped working. I noticed the wire was detached near the connector, which made sense, but not so with the current pair.I paid much more for these!!

Better than some I have try. Decent sound.Comfort is so so, the earbud stick out from the ear too far when fully inserted. After repeated fast swim stroke, it may fall out.Left side earbud volume loss about 60% after almost a year of 3 times a week use. So 1 side about twice as loud, making music very irritating to listen to.

Amazing product! Love that I can listen to my music while swimming!!The swim buds are constructed well. Their fit and finish helps them, ergonomically, stay in the ear. I do not swim with a cap. I rely on the buds staying put once I place them in my ear.I use the medium sized ear buds to ensure the fit is secure and keeps the water out. I also use the free of charge “ear goo” (every time I swim) to help create a better seal.It took me a couple weeks of trial and error to find the best size ear bud and placement “procedure”, if you will. I started with the medium buds and went up a size and down a size, but ended up settling on mediums. Also, at first, I didn’t use any ear goo. This had my ear filling up with water a lot. I learned that if you place a small amount of ear goo on the base of the bud and place them in your ear before you get wet/ no shower, no swimming, they will stay in place for my whole swim. This also means once my earbuds are in and someone talks to me, I can’t take the earbuds out because they will get wet and lose their secure fit. I’ve learned to put them in and not take them out until I’m done with my swim. It works out because less talking means more swimming :)

This was a replacement pair for me. They work very well. They fit snugly in your ears and keep water out. The sound quality is better than you might think. I listen to rock, blues, jazz, classical, podcasts, books on tape.