airpods for swimming: https://www.sony.com/en-ae/electronics/truly-wireless/wf-sp900

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If you are OK with an MP3 only device, either the Aftershocks Xtrainer (seems to get good reviews although I havent used it personally) or the Sony WS-413, which I have used. It stays in better than anything else I've used, has no cords and goes decently loud which is important for me.

If you want streaming audio, your options are more limited. I have the Underwater Audio Delphin which comes in 8Gb and 16Gb size. Definitely get the 16Gb, as the operating system etc takes up almost 4Gb. You need a premium subscription to Spotify, Deezer or Youtube Music to be able to download your playlists to it before going in the water - it doesnt stream over Bluetooth or Wifi while you swim as neither work in water.

Comes with a reasonably good pair of headphones which with the right cone/ tree shape tips are pretty watertight (flip turns may be an issue though). Volume is a little quiet, but there is a way to squeeze a bit more out of it though. I have been using this for several weeks without any major issues.

To listen to music with, or to just block out sound?

Aftershokz Xtrainerz. https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/8335E092-0EB5-4DD4-A685-CE79D35C8DFE?ingress=2&visitId=9dab8a0b-716d-4188-924f-a61ed1905714&ref_=ast_bln they aren't currently available on Amazon but you can find them elsewhere.

I have a waterproofed iPod shuffle from audioflood which came with waterproof headphones. Those worked fine especially with a cap but I ended up getting a pair of swimbuds which seem to keep water out better.

I have also previously used a Sony waterproof mp3 player (can’t remember the exact model) and that was okay too but had even more problems keeping water out and it was pretty uncomfortable with a cap.

I’m kinda interested in trying bone conduction headphones but haven’t found a nice wired model I could use with my ipod.

I understand that Bluetooth doesn’t work well underwater so I’d stay away from those unless you stay above the surface.

I use a wired pair from Underwater audio which are ok but occasionally go mono (ie stop working in one ear). Ok apart from that.

I use swimbuds with a syryn mp3 player. It's pretty barebones, but works fairly well for just listening to music on shuffle.

Sony NWWS413LM 4GB are pretty good.

They get kinda muted with the waterproof tips but they do the job just fine.

Don't make the same mistake I did: double check the range for the bluetooth signal. I bought a pair with a range of 33ft, which seems to be the standard. I haven't tried them yet, but I technically wouldn't be able to use them in a regular 25m (82ft) pool.

Sony waterproof mp3 work quite well. They make laps much more enjoyable.

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you chan have a swimming headphones, which supports spotify or audible, no need to download mp3.

https://tayogo.com/collections/swimming-headphones-for-spotify-amazon-music-audible

You're getting answers for ear plugs, but you want to listen to music. Search "music" on this sub for tons of threads on this. The most popular answer is Shokz, which are bone conduction, and you wear earplugs plugs with them.

I use Mack’s Aquablock Earplugs and have been for probably ten years now. They’re purple and will prob cost you $7-10 for a pair of 2 or 3. Look on Amazon.

Speedo biofuse are good.

https://www.speedo.com/biofuse-earplugs-grey/14207996.html

I've been searching for the same thing for over a year, it doesn't look like there is a "go to best" pair of earphones for swimming. To my knowledge the sony NWWS413BM sport wearable are the best on amazon from my research. I'm personally looking for a pair where I can listen to audiobooks, but those should work for music.

Aftershokz Xtrainerz. They're .mp3 headphones since Bluetooth doesn't work very well underwater but they work to perfection. I did a review of them a while back.

best quality? or best value? or best fit? I use the $3 cheap ones from ebay and just replace when worn out. Swim cap holds them in during flip turns.

Been using underwater audio Syryn for about a year, works well.

I use Swimbuds with my waterproof MP3 player and they've held up great for the past six months or so.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018YKTD1Y

I know a person in pool who uses underwater audio” bone conduction $270 .. does anyone know if they are good. Also apple doesn’t make swimming buds???

Oh hi there! Are any recommendations for now because some models are out of stock? Any new exprerience about hearing podcast during swimming? Thank you.

For anyone who stumbles upon this, the Lypertek Pureplay Z3 are ridiculously waterproof. Like ridiculously, they sat in a yard through part of winter and found after the snow had melted

Not a swimmer but used them swimming a few times and showering

Avoid Zygo! I got it as a gift and it’s barely functional. And it’s $299! I’m glad to see these other options and recommendations.

Earbuds tend to fall out easily, especially when you're moving around a lot in the water. Bone conduction headphones can better sit comfortably on your cheekbones and don't go in your ears at all, so they stay in place securely.

Shokz is a great choice but it does not support Bluetooth, so if you plan to use it a bit while running or at the gym, you may check Nank. They are pretty fine for me in every aspect.

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your best bet is probably bone conduction stuff

I also use the newer version of the Sony Walkman swimming earbuds. Bluetooth technology does not work from underwater. Anything Bluetooth is not going to work. You will have to get a wired connection to an iPod nano and they have little head bands for swimming with that setup or the Sony Walkman MP3 swim headphones

Shockz swimpro.

I tried a cheap knockoff version and they broke within a month. The Shokz are bone conducting and have MP3 and bluetooth options. I use them exclusively (for swimming and everything else - like I wear them to watch a movie on my phone on a plane).

I don't do flip turns so can't comment on that.

Bone conduction headsets are better. I use Shockz swimpro. Mp3 player is built in.

If you find that bone conduction headsets dont cut it when it comes to sound quality (which I dont) the best in ear player is the Sony NW-WS410 (or WS413). No Bluetooth, but on board MP3 player with 4Gb storage. Bluetooth doesnt work in water, so the lack of it isnt an issue for swimming, but there has been a version with it if dual use matters to you

Try the Shokz Swimpro too by all means, but I think you'll find these sound far better, I've had both.

Very happy with my underwater audio purchase game changer stream my Spotify playlists

No on the buds. Bluetooth does not work under water so you get some audio when you get near the side of the pool where you left your phone and almost nothing else once you make the turn.

I tried a few cheapo versions and found this one: FJX Bone Conduction

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH257FYV?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_9&th=1

Its been working fine for almost a year and typically gives me several hours of swimming without recharge. It has internal memory and I have about 100 songs on it. It will try and connect to your phone but you just doubletap the power button to stop that.

You do have to use the tethered ear plugs or the volume is pretty faint. You also have to figure out just the right way to wear your cap to keep them in place while not adding discomfort. Without a cap they get wonky on the turns. I am addicted to them now, especially on long snorkel swims.

I went through 3 different buds before experiencing bone conduction. It’s worth the price increase!

Are any of these pairs of headphones compatible with streaming services? Could I download music off Spotify? I really want a pair but having to own mp3 files is a deal breaker for me.

Don't get earbuds. They trap water in the ear canal and the music is muted. Instead use bone conduction IPX8 headphones available from $35+ Decent sound and they will last.

Nank Runner Diver 2 Pro last 10 months when swimming ~45 mins dailyl and 20 min Sauna at 160 - 180f.

No folder support. Can onlly move to next song and previous song. Songs play in alphabetical order.

Shockz open swim do have folder support, more features, probably slightly more durable.

Bluetooth doesn't go through water. You will have to load physical files to the device's storage.

It really changes the game. I still do some music free swims weekly, but I usually wear them.