Combining sports and listening to music has long become a fashionable trend that has become a part of the life of music lovers who lead a he althy lifestyle. The problem of the technical organization of this process was solved by audio equipment manufacturers in different ways. The main direction has always been the desire of developers to provide maximum protection to the headphones used, despite the external operating conditions. The emergence of new technologies has made it possible to approach the solution of another problem - providing comfort for the user himself by getting rid of discomfort and making unnecessary manipulations in controlling the gadget. In the wake of a new trend, wireless swimming headphones with an integrated player have appeared.
Features of Waterproof Wireless Headphones
Music digital players with moisture protection have a number of design differences due to the aggressive environment of use and increased requirements for physical ergonomics. Such models usually exclude the presence of wires, since the player is built into the design of the headphones. However, the waterproof player may interact with other signal sources.through the Bluetooth module, which is controlled by NFC technology.
As for the protective qualities, they are primarily expressed by a barrier to moisture in direct contact with the aquatic environment. To do this, the design is covered with a sealed plastic shell, which excludes the penetration of liquid into the housing. Most often, waterproof headphones do not have open connectors at all, and the connection is made using radio transmission systems. Unless the process of charging the battery is organized by direct connection, although this task in the latest modifications is solved by means of wireless charging stations.
Device specifications
The operational parameters of such gadgets can be divided into two groups. The first will include the characteristics of sound reproduction itself, and the second - the working properties of the device itself. The sound quality in terms of nominal values generally corresponds to conventional players. So, the frequency range of the standard version can vary from 100 Hz to 20 kHz, and the sensitivity is 100 dB with slight deviations. But you should not count on obtaining the purity and depth of the sound stream in accordance with the specified characteristics, since operating conditions can distort individual levels of the musical "picture". As for the second group of characteristics, swimming headphones can have a memory capacity of about 4-8 GB. The ability to use the headset on a single charge usually varies from 30 to 60 minutes. By the way, some modelsrecharge batteries in just 3 minutes
Reviews about Sony NWZ-W273
Modification is designed specifically for swimmers who are actively involved in diving. According to the owners, the device works confidently even at a depth of 6.5 m, while maintaining the tightness of the case. The advantages of the development include a long operating time on a single charge, which allows you to train without interrupting the process. In addition, it is worth adding 4 GB of memory and a stylish look, characteristic of the entire line of Japanese brand headphones. But there are also complaints from users. Some of them emphasize that Sony's NWZ-W273 waterproof headphones suffer from sound reproduction distortion and an uncomfortable shape. That is, during use, discomfort is felt. Many attribute this disadvantage to the rigidity of the finishing materials. Among the minuses, there is also a complex control configuration, but, as practice shows, you can get used to it.
Reviews about the FINIS Neptune model
Quite an original solution, which implements a non-standard sound system. The signal is not transmitted directly to the ears, but through bone vibrations. This means that the ears remain free, and sound waves enter the skull bone through emitters fixed on the temples. It turns out a waterproof player with an optimized design that provides a minimum of physical interference during operation, which is confirmed by the owners themselves. However, the principle of indirect sound transmission is stillaffects his perception. Users report that the playback quality is in line with conventional models, but low-end.
At the same time, many owners of the device note its compactness, lightness and functionality. With a small size, the waterproof Neptune headphones are equipped with an OLED screen, which adds comfort when controlling the gadget's functions.
Reviews of the Pyle PWP15 model
Outwardly modest, but productive model of waterproof headphones for the pool. The device is made according to the traditional scheme of a wireless player with a focus on practical users. The model received a lot of positive reviews for its light and almost imperceptible design, a wide choice of stylistic body designs and a long battery life. In this design, waterproof headphones with a built-in mp3 player are capable of playing music continuously for 10 hours. The advantages of the battery include the fact that it is removable and rechargeable. For the price, this is also one of the most attractive solutions in the segment - on the domestic market, an audio player can be bought for 2-2.5 thousand rubles.
How to choose the right waterproof headphones?
The first step is to determine the configuration of the headphones. The simplest is a bezel with an integrated battery, speakers and player. Such models are cheaper and require a simplified control scheme. Premium versions are distinguished by the presence of a small display and additional holders,which improve the ergonomics of the device. Next, the optimal performance indicators are determined. If you plan to use waterproof headphones underwater for a short time, then a budget version like the Pyle PWP15 will do. Sony offers the most durable and reliable models.
Conclusion
The very concept of using headphones under water was considered unpromising for a long time, since there were many restrictions on such an operation of an audio device. But even today, with the advent of wireless technologies and materials that allow maintaining tightness at a depth of more than 3 m, a number of unresolved ergonomic problems remain. In particular, waterproof wireless headphones, even in the upper price segment of more than 5 thousand, cannot be called completely balanced in terms of ease of handling the gadget and sound quality. The fact is that the implementation of modern control systems often excludes the comfort of physically holding the player. This characteristic is also contradicted by the improvement in the quality of reproduction, since in order to fulfill this condition, the mass of the speakers must also increase. Nevertheless, the segment is still being formed, separate conceptual developments of headphones show examples of solutions and problems of this kind.
