Waterproof MP3
MP3 music player has changed the way we listen to music on the daily basis. It has allowed us to take our music where ever we go such as when we are jogging, cycling, or even exercising in the gym. Although, it has been more than 10 years since the very first portable MP3 music device were introduced to the major consumers, most were limited only to on land activities. And today, many of water sports are becoming more popular than ever before and water sports enthusiasts wants to take their music with them on the water to help them motivate and perform better in their aquatic sports activities. There are now a handful of truly 100% waterproof MP3 players such as Dolphin MP3, Finis SwiMP3, and Speedo Aquabeat that can be use in all types of water activities including swimming, wakeboarding, surfing, kayaking, kiteboarding, snowboarding, skiing, snorkeling, just to name a few. Waterproof MP3 is slowly changing the way we think about portable music because it now allows us to listen to our favorite songs even when we are swimming in the pool, snorkeling near the tide pools, surfing in our local breaks, or wakeboarding on the lake. If you’re shopping for a waterproof mp3 there are numbers of features that you should look for to make sure that it will meet all your needs especially if you’re going to use the device in the water. Some of the main features that you should look into is the waterproof capability, sound quality, ease of use, headphone quality, and the warranty of the waterproof mp3 device.
100% Waterproof Music Player
When shopping for waterproof mp3 players make sure that the music device is 100% waterproof and that it can be use and completely submerged in the water without a problem. Be advice that there some waterproof mp3 player models where their manufacturers claimed that it’s completely waterproof but the device will generally stops functioning after it gets submerged in the water. To make sure that the music device is truly waterproof, read a couple of reviews from consumers who have previously purchased the item and have reported that the music device is indeed 100% waterproof. It is also suggested that you make additional research on your own regarding other features of the music player that you’re interest in.
Sound Quality
The next feature to look for in a waterproof mp3 is the sound quality that it can deliver. If a music player is indeed waterproof but the music quality is inaudible in the water then there is no point of buying it since you can’t enjoy listening to your music while engaging in aquatic activities such as swimming. The sound quality of a waterproof mp3 mostly relies on the headphones that came with the player. A good quality waterproof headphone is the next feature that you should look for.
Waterproof Headphones
The headphones that generally comes with a waterproof mp3 should also be waterproof so that you can listen to your music even when you’re head is submerged underwater. Keep in mind that the waterproof headphone should deliver good quality sound in and out of the water. The waterproof headphones should also remain securely on the ears at all time especially when performing specific water moves underwater such as flipturns in the swimming pool.
Control Buttons
The forth feature to look for is the ability to use and navigate throughout the waterproof mp3 with ease. There is nothing more annoying than continuously placing and removing your waterproof mp3 on the straps of your swimming goggles just to change the music or the volume level on your device. Make sure that the buttons on the waterproof mp3 is easily accessible and usable even while it is strapped on the back or on the side of your swimming goggle. Look for a waterproof mp3 that have separate volume, play, pause, forward, and back buttons so that you can control your music whenever you want.
Other Features
Other features to look for are additional clips on the headphones and on the cord that can be use to clip the headphones and cord on the strap of a swimming goggle and other swimming apparel respectively. There are also some models of waterproof mp3 that comes with waterproof headphones that is equipped with earhooks which keeps it securely in place at all time. Also make sure that the waterproof mp3 has enough memory capacity that will enable you to upload all your favorite mp3 and WMA music files that can entertain you for a couple of hours. And if you’re very active in and out of the water, find a waterproof mp3 that can give you at least 6 hours of battery life of continuous playtime. If possible, look for waterproof mp3 that has lcd screens so that you can visually determine the battery status and the music that is playing on your device. Additionally, FM radio on waterproof mp3 is not really necessary but it is definitely a feature that you can use if you want to listen to the latest music hits on the radio or to get the latest news around the world.
Warranty
Last but not least, look for waterproof mp3 models that offer at least 6 months of warranty from the manufacturer. A warranty of at least 6 will generally tell you that the manufacturer strongly stand behind their products and believes that it is durable and long lasting.