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H2O Audio Sonar IPX8 - Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones with MP3 Player - Wireless, Open Ear Waterproof Headset for Swimming, Underwater Activities, Sports, Workouts
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Brand | H2O Audio |
Model Name | SONAR Underwater Headphones |
Color | Black, Blue |
Form Factor | Bone Conduction headphones |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- Bone Conduction Technology - Experience catchy music and amazing sound without full sound isolation. H2O Audio's underwater headphones for swimming have an integrated clip design for easy attachment to swim goggles
- Drag & Drop - Our bone conduction Bluetooth & MP3 headphones are easy to use. Simply drag and drop music, podcasts, and audio recordings. With 8 GB of memory, it can hold over 60 hours of playback time for crystal-clear underwater entertainment
- Open Ear Headphones - Whether you are streaming from your smartwatch (attached with goggles) or using the built-in MP3 player to upload your favorite songs, our wireless bone conduction headphones are designed for comfort during swimming laps
- Highest IPX8 Rating H2O Audio's bone-conducting headphones will provide the ultimate swimming and water experience. We have over 15 years of experience making premium waterproof products for swimmers with the highest IPX8 waterproof capability
- iTunes Compatible - Our waterproof headphones for swimming can seamlessly connect with both iOS and Android devices. Sonar's underwater wireless Bluetooth range is about 3 feet so your device must be attached to your goggles
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Product Description
Engineered for Lap and Open Water Swimming
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IPX8 Waterproof RatingH20 Audio Sonar Headphones can withstand total submersion in up to 12 ft (3 m) of water, perfect for water sports like swimming and surfing. |
MP3 Player with 8 GB MemoryEquipped with 8 gb of internal storage, you to store thousands of songs so you can enjoy your favorite music anytime, anywhere. |
7 Hours of Playback TimeThe large, rechargeable battery can last up to 7 hours of continuous music playback on a single full charge. |
Streaming music is copyright protected and cannot be downloaded to the SONAR memory. Streaming music apps must be played over Bluetooth - from a smart watch that is clipped on the SONAR or placed under swim cap.
Created by athletes for athletes, H2O Audio has been developing technology for water sports since 2003. Since then we have developed a line of waterproof headphones and MP3 players guaranteed to give swimmers and watersports enthusiasts an amazing possible sound experience.
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Speaker Technology | Bone Conduction | Dynamic In-Ear Speakers | Bone Conduction | Dynamic In-Ear Speakers | Dynamic In-Ear Speakers |
Waterproof Rating | IPX8 | IPX8 | IPX8 | IPX8 | IPX8 |
Music Source | Internal Memory, MP3 or Bluetooth Transmission | Internal Memory, MP3 or Bluetooth Transmission | Internal Memory, MP3 or Bluetooth Transmission | Internal Memory, MP3 or Bluetooth Transmission | Bluetooth, Pair the Interval with Apple iWatch Not iPhone |
Battery Life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs | 7 hrs | 8 hrs | 7 hrs |
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Comfort | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.9 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.5 | — | 3.4 | 4.0 |
Sound quality | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Battery life | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | H20 Audio | H20 Audio | LobkinDirect | Dnniakm | yuyingdamai | Nank Audio |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | Bone Conduction headphones | On Ear | Open-Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | Open ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | — | — | usb | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Volume Control | Media Control | Media Control | — | Volume Control | Media Control |
water resistance | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof | — |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Silicone | — | Plastic | Plastic, Silicone |
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Product information
Item Weight | 5 ounces |
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ASIN | B08NCHYNW3 |
Item model number | BCH-MP8-BT_AMAZ_VC |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #43,593 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,815 in Headphones & Earbuds |
Date First Available | November 25, 2020 |
Department | electronics |
Manufacturer | H2O Audio |
Charging Time | 7 Hours |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 36 Inches |
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Customers like the sound quality and ease of use of the headphones. For example, they mention that it sounds great underwater, the controls are easy to manage, and the instructions are clear. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, bluetooth connectivity, and music.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. For example, they say the sound is very good, and they sound great underwater. Some customers also say the USB connection is flaky. Overall, most are satisfied with the clarity and sound of the product.
"...I could listen to music with remarkable sound resolution and clarity, given the environment, and the interface was relatively easy to learn and..." Read more
"...all the negative reviews, these things work great, the sound quality is fine I don’t know what people are expecting… It’s not gonna sound like your..." Read more
"...However, once songs are loaded, it works flawlessly. Sound is pretty good for Bone Conduction Headphones...." Read more
"...Can hear my music loud & clear now while lap swimming, & the battery has been lasting for several lap sessions of 45 minutes + in a row without..." Read more
Customers find the headphones easy to use. They mention the controls are easy to manage, the instructions are clear, and the product slides on easily. Some say that it makes swimming fun and easier to pass the time. Customers also mention that the headphones hook onto their googles very easily, and it pairs easily with a watch.
"...Controls are easy to manage. Perfect solution. You can wear earplugs to keep the water out of your ears or not...." Read more
"...and clarity, given the environment, and the interface was relatively easy to learn and employ...." Read more
"...The work around is relatively simple using Player FM app to hold your podcasts and then click and drop them using the Player FM Download..." Read more
"...The headphone ease of use are a HUGE upgrade from the ear bud types. Also, I don't have any connect/reconnect issues when my Garmin was in my cap...." Read more
Customers find the headphones make swimming more enjoyable and reduce the boredom of swimming. They say it enhances their daily swim workouts, making it more motivating and enjoyable. Customers also say the headphones are helpful for long swims and have totally changed how they swim.
"...hours on end and, while they worked, these headphones beautifully permitted such activities...." Read more
"The sound quality is quite good, and the unit made swimming much more enjoyable after I hit a wall at 2200 yards...." Read more
"...than detractions and I think it will last a long time and give you hours of enjoyment." Read more
"Product has been so helpful for long swims" Read more
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They say it has excellent, goes well, and lasts for hours and hours.
"...Charger is magnetic and battery last for 3 workouts easily." Read more
"...Can hear my music loud & clear now while lap swimming, & the battery has been lasting for several lap sessions of 45 minutes + in a row without..." Read more
"...Excellent battery life. They’re sealed so damage from water (my normal pool is salt water too!) is not a problem...." Read more
"...Battery could last longer but I’ve spent upwards of 3 hours in the water. I swim 2 miles open ocean sometimes and were fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work really well underwater, with good battery life. The controls are easy to manage, and they still work delivering music. However, others say that they malfunctioned to the point of uselessness, and the app didn't work at all.
"...Controls are easy to manage. Perfect solution. You can wear earplugs to keep the water out of your ears or not...." Read more
"...can see no sign of a leak or other damage, they have malfunctioned to the point of uselessness.So, do I recommend these?..." Read more
"...I don’t understand all the negative reviews, these things work great, the sound quality is fine I don’t know what people are expecting… It’s not gon..." Read more
"...As it stands, it’s borderline usable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they're easy, built well, and brilliantly consistent in their design and quality. However, others say that they failed after the first use, died after 1 year, and 4 months, and started having problems about 5 months in.
"...They held up well the entire year, but the last few weeks the right ear starts going in and out of sound so I’m looking to order another pair… I..." Read more
"Really nifty device. This is my third of this type -- spanning nearly 15 years. Over the years they've gotten only better technologically...." Read more
"...It began cutting in and out, then altogether failed, leaving only one side functioning...." Read more
"...Yep, h2o Sonar headphones are brilliantly consistent in their design and quality...NOTHING happened again...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that it's the best underwater headphone solution, while others say that it doesn't work in the water. The Bluetooth feature doesn''t seem to work well, and it stops working 5 feet from the device. The bluetooth connection only works for smart watches.
"...Yes, the bluetooth works better through gas molecules then liquid molecules (atmosphere vs water)...." Read more
"...BlueTooth doesn't work under water, so you need your smart watch a couple of inches from the ear pieces...." Read more
"...Lastly - the bluetooth streaming works just fine but it’s next to useless when swimming because Bluetooth can’t penetrate water...." Read more
"...: some people have given these a low rating because the Bluetooth doesn't work in the water...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the music in the headphones. Some mention that it works great and is easy to upload music, while others say that it is almost impossible to load music on it without restarting the computer many times. The ability to drag and drop songs in.m4a format is a huge bonus. However, some customers report issues getting music on the device and say that you can't upload music from an iPad to this device.
"...Now the bad: Loading music from your PC is problematic...." Read more
"...Loaded music works great… put it on shuffle and go. Used it with my Apple Watch on land w/no problems. That’s the next test run...." Read more
"It worked well and I would have kept them but it would not play any stored music I put on it. Bluetooth worked decent while swimming laps...." Read more
"...Audio Sonar IPX8 - Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones with MP3 Player is awesome...." Read more
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Loaded music works great… put it on shuffle and go. Used it with my Apple Watch on land w/no problems. That’s the next test run.
Biggest issue I read about was the connection when you’re putting your music in the memory space. Set yourself up for success. Tape your cord down so it doesn’t move. Set your desk up so it’s out of the way. The magnet pull between the charger and ‘headphones’ was stronger then I was lead to believe. Just set the time aside to test and manage your music upload. Also take the time to test these with your Apple Watch. Yes, the bluetooth works better through gas molecules then liquid molecules (atmosphere vs water). Be prepared to rehearse the connection at your desk and in the tub.
Biggest takeaways from this are: 1) Have patience when you’re setting this up the first time. If you do it right there are no problems you can’t troubleshoot, immediately recognize why you’re screwing it up, and correct. You will then know how to manage it from there on out. Review the directions before using. 2) Do a dry land rehearsal (with music on the memory and your Apple Watch) so you master the connection and controls so it doesn’t cut into your workout. If you abuse your Apple Watch, double check the integrity of your watch so it’s still waterproof (within accepted norms of use). If you’re thorough try them in the tub! Rinse them off after every use so they don’t succumb to repeated exposure to chlorine, etc… I haven’t tried them in salt water yet. 3) Read the directions. There are a few pointers that will make your usage a lot easier.
Life’s better with music… rock out…
I used these headphones for many months before writing this review but am, as of the time of posting, still well WITHIN the warranty period for this device. I spend a lot of time working underwater at depths less than 10 foot deep, and am not in chlorinated water. I bought these headphones to make better use of my time down there than simply ruminating on how to save the world or on whatever stupid thing I said to someone within the last six hours and, for that purpose, they were in no small way absolutely revelatory. It's wonderful to be able to digest a several thousand page book while working underwater for hours on end and, while they worked, these headphones beautifully permitted such activities. I could listen to music with remarkable sound resolution and clarity, given the environment, and the interface was relatively easy to learn and employ. All things considered, this was a very worthwhile product and purchase...on its face.
A few months into ownership, I began to have difficulty with the charger. The charger is also the upload cable that allows you to connect the headphones to a device for new uploads, and it is a four-pronged magnetic connector that, unfortunately, becomes increasingly spotty in its connection with time. Now, I diligently washed these headphones in fresh water after EVERY single use, as I would just take the mask with me into the shower when I got home and rinse them off. I could visually see that there was no corrosion on the contacts, but that didn't seem to make an ounce of difference, as I would sometimes spend many minutes clipping and unclipping the charger to the headphones in an attempt to get them to engage the little connection LED - sometimes I would just give up and move on with the rest of my night. I tried the eraser trick for the contacts, a cleaning cloth, all of the usual tricks one might employ, but I've finally decided that it's just a terrible design, as many others (including an employee) corroborated this finding with their own set of these headphones.
Accepting the charger as a significant but tolerable annoyance on an otherwise great product, I continued to employ them until this previous December, when one side of the headphones spontaneously began to quit functioning. It began cutting in and out, then altogether failed, leaving only one side functioning. There are piece of music that operate in stereo, where I could miss entire parts of the song, as they were broadcast through the failed side of the headphone...this was no longer a tolerable annoyance. So I attempted to contact the company. As ever, Amazon doesn't exactly make it easy to do this, but the company does provide an email to contact them directly for product assistance. Given that I was well within the warranty period, never abused the product (doesn't have a scratch on it), and have diligently cared for it, I didn't think there would be a problem in procuring a replacement. Spoiler alert - there was.
The problem? I couldn't get a response from the company AT ALL. I contacted the company email, followed up to the email, attempted every way I could think to get in touch with them, but have gotten exactly ZERO response from the company at all. Two months later, these headphones dangle uselessly off the handle of my nightstand, and have been relegated to eventual trash status, as there is no product support to get them back online and, though I can see no sign of a leak or other damage, they have malfunctioned to the point of uselessness.
So, do I recommend these? Well, that's really your gamble, but I don't personally recommend products when the manufacturer provides no support. So sadly, I'm going to have to climb down off of my initial elation with these, and recommend against purchasing them. There are other options, and some of those options have reports of better product support and reliability. I'd look elsewhere.
Verdict? A few great months, but in the end, a significant waste of money.
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Sin embargo, los audífonos por razones obvias no se escuchan tan claramente bajo el agua
También es importante recordar que el Bluetooth no se transmite en medio líquido
Pero cumplen su función
Son muy buenos