H2O Audio Amphibx Medium Armband Reviews

By Aaron K from CD Valles, SLP Mexico on 11/27/2011

I use this product for whitewater kayaking.  It has take the abuse of class 5 rivers.  Never once has my MP3 been wet.  If it get ripped from your arm...it FLOATS.

By TommyP from Warwick, RI on 2/8/2011

I use the Amphibx in the pool at the gym training for the next tri.
It has effectively doubled my workout time, as I am less bored
and more distracted...whatever helps!  I agree with other reviews
that it is somewhat difficult to get my Sony mp3 in and out, but
otherwise it works well with the surge sportswrap 2.0's and
since I rock Rhapsody, it's great to keep my workout listening to one device.

By Abigail C. from Shrewsbury, MA on 1/10/2011

Protected the iPod from the pool water while I was doing laps and then allowed my son to listen to some tunes while he was playing in the pool.

By triathlete from Austin, TX on 1/9/2011

Gave it 4/5 stars bc it's hard to get the iPod in and out and bc it is kinda interfering, but not major. You get used to it being there just like you would with a running iPod case. But over all, I would certainly recommend as it has boosted my swim time and I barely notice the time flying by as I swim now! It's enjoyable. The earphones are crap and you have to adjust them all the time but experiment with different ones and you'll find your groove and it won't be an issue.

Overall, this is awesome and I highly recommend!

By dm from KS on 12/18/2010

I swim 3-4 x week for an hour, variety of strokes and the band stays put. Very comfortable; no rubbing or chaffing. Only problems are with the earbuds: after a flip turn they may dislodge unless your swimcap is over your ears. Water in your ears is inevitable and causes the sound to blur a bit. The volume may decrease, so you turn it up, then water goes out of your ear and then it's too loud. The cord is long and I have to tuck it under my suit strap in the back. Am not sure what guys can do. I have to adjust the a cord a lot.

By Marcia Dudley from Cotuit, MA on 11/23/2010

I have tried all the music- while- you're- swimming products and this armband along with an ipod shuffle is awesome.  No leaks; easy to use; ear phones stay put under the bathing cap; sound is great - all problems with other products I've tried for my daily swim.

By Christine P. from Chalfont, PA on 2/28/2010

I got a membership at a gym near my house and just found it really difficult to swim for a long period of time w/o any music to listen to and keep me going. I was scepticle about if the armband would actually keep my (brand new) ipod safe but it does and the sound quality out of the overboard headphones i got is great too. I highly recommend this product to any serious swimmer. Gotta have this if you can't live without your music!

By Tom C. from Santa Maria, CA on 5/25/2009

This is one of the best investments I made in my training.  Makes my swims more enjoyable - just get one, you won't regret it.  I gave it 4 stars since it's a little tough getting my Sansa player in and out of the amband with the inside being rubber and plastic - doesn't slide in very easy.  A cloth lining might have been a better design, but it still does the job.  Armband is nice an snug and doesn't bother at all when I swim.  Highly recommended.

By swim addict from Orange County, CA on 5/9/2009

Makes swimming even more enjoyable. Just don't expect a regular Ipod earphones quality sound, but it's acceptable. Easy to change music settings even while in water. The earphones comes in a different sizes of ear covers so you can choose comfortable fitting. It's attractive & you'll meet new friends as people would be asking about the product. Cons; the earphones kept falling off especially while doing the free style, but able to keep it on for the most part with breast stroke. But its easy to solve the problem, use a benie ( super benie by Body Glove ) or any brand of your choice that would hold the earphones even swimming in the ocean. With benie, keeps you warmer so you'll stay longer in the water. The size is a bit bulky. For this reason, I did not give it a 5 star. And I just wish they can make a better quality sound earphones. I realize that under water the sound will be compromized, but who knows, someday. I would recomend this product to family & friends.

By Jessica from Columbus, Ohio on 11/10/2008

I use the armband for lap swimming. It is great! I was worried that it would rub against by body and irritate my skin but it doesn't at all! It is really comfortable. Great product.