H2O Audio Interval Waterproof Headphone System for iPod shuffle (3rd gen) Reviews

By Jimmy G. from BLOOMSBURG, PA on 9/6/2011

The H2O Interval fits easily on my goggles strap and I can listen to music or podcasts of my choice while swimming laps. It makes doing those laps a lot more enjoyable. And if you don't have an ipod shuffle third gen it's easy to pick up a used one cheap.

By cozmom from Baltimore, MD on 8/4/2011

I LOVE having music to listen to when I swim laps.  It has made all the difference.  I went from swimming 1/2 mile a day to 1 mile a day all because I wasn't bored.  HOWEVER, the first headphone lasted 2 months before one of the ear pieces went bad.  I'm on my second one and one of the earpieces doesn't put out the same volume as the other, so it sounds like all the music is coming from one side.  I should probably return it and get another brand.

By John R. from Irmo, SC on 7/19/2011

Product sounds great when working but after a few weeks one ear bud went muffled then rarely worked.  It would cut back on on occasion but mostly stopped working.  SwimOutlet was great about replacing this with a new device but after a few weeks the new device developed the same problems.  I also had trouble with ear buds coming out about a mile into my swim.  If they even come partially out the sound is shot and will not improve until its had hours to dry out.  I think its just a manufacturer issue.    

On the bright side, SwimOutlet has offered outstanding service in resolving these issues.  Thanks!

By gretchen f. from batavia, IL on 6/10/2011

this is a really cool item, but they need to do some work on the headphones as I have ahad trouble with another unit and one of the headphones going out

By Swimmer from Rhode Island on 5/10/2011

love it! You have to configure it exactly to your liking, otherwise the ear pieces will keep falling out. I put them on and put my swim cap over them just for extra protection. Otherwise, the sound is great! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who swims!

By JM from NYC on 4/24/2011

It rarely falls out of my ears.  It sounds surprisingly clean but does become inbalanced on occasion, which is easily fixed per directions.  It's compact and easy to use.  You just have to remember to open it and turn off the player.

By Tom from Eugene, OR on 4/22/2011

Some days the ear buds fit just fine, but mostly I find that after 20 laps, they just won't stay in. I resorted to wearing a swim cap to cover over my ears and ear pieces. This despite trying all of the included ear bud sizes. Works just fine doing pool running, but once I get my head wet actually swimming, it's a crap shoot. Sound quality is very good when it does work.

By linda from Myrtle Beach, SC on 4/22/2011

So far so good -- only problem thus far is awkwardness in turning on and off and earphone fit.

By JMac from Boston, MA on 3/15/2011

I bought this product 3 months ago and given several concerning reviews I read, I did not know what to expect.  After 3 months of use, I am happy to report that I LOVE this product!  It is not, however, perfect (hence the 4 stars instead of 5).
 
Given a back injury (& surgery), I started putting on the pounds and am not able to do exercises that I used to.  That is why I started to lap swim - only problem was, I got bored very quickly.  The waterproof iPod system has turned my swims into real workouts.  I am now swimming three times longer (and loving it) and have even lost 30 lbs!  

While I love the system, it is NOT perfect.  I have NOT had any problems with keeping the ear buds in my ears (as others reported), but some times the music sounds muffled or one ear will randomly stop working (usually around 40 mins into my swim).  I just try to ignore it and find that the next swim both ears are working fine again.  Despite the imperfections, I would recommend this product to anyone looking to take their swimming to the next level!

By Krista B. from Crystal Lake, IL on 2/17/2011

I have only used it a couple of times so far, but I can't wait to get in the pool and swim some more laps!  It made swimming so much more fun, and with the upbeat music on my ipod I don't think I ever swam that hard before.  I have had no problems with the ear phones at all.  I wear a swim cap so they stay in my ears just fine, and I have had no problems with the volume.  Like I said it makes swimming so much fun.  I'm telling all the swimmers I know about it.  And swimoutlet has the best price!