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I had been looking for a good waterproof music solution and tried a few different products, including waterproof cases for my iPod and waterproof earbuds. I ended up wasting too much time fiddling with everything, trying to get all set up, secure the cables and the buds, which kept falling out. It was a mess. I saw this product and it seemed to solve all my problems by combining everything into one, so I gave it a chance. Amazon shipped it in 2 days with Prime, which I’m totally addicted to.

Adding songs to the Wave was way easier than with iTunes. Just drag and drop! The Wave fit comfortably, and came with count ‘em – 7! – different sets of tips. I went with the triple flange, which did a nice job of sealing the product inside my ears, which are sensitive to water (swimmer’s ear). I charged it up by USB and was off to the gym. I hit play and took to the pool without all the hassle, and started into my laps while jamming to my music with perfect clarity. What a joy! I did my full swim workout without missing a beat. I have to wear ear plugs when I am swim, but this served as adequate ear plugs as well. I was having so much fun, I wore them in the shower in the locker room too. I must say, it’s cool to be able to listen to your music anywhere you want, even in water! Since then, the Wave has been on of my favorite gadgets. I’ve used it for running and lifting weights as well. It’s just way easier than the iPod and separate wired buds when you’re doing something active. And they sound great…as good or better than my iPod buds.

I had high hopes for this thing since the photos show it off very well, especially on the manufacturer’s website, and the frequency response of 20-20kHz is pretty good in such a small package. But when the device arrived, I panicked a bit. The packaging is a plain white box with a couple of barcode stickers. (I hope it’s not refurbished/remanufactured/repackaged.) My first impression was shut, because I started questioning the quality of the product inside. Thoughts of this being an amateur player quickly started forming. But after I opened the package and exposed the attractive player, I felt better about the product. I quickly plugged it into my computer via the included USB-to-microUSB cable. While the device was charging, I was dragging in my favorite music (it plays MP3 and WMA formats) just like dragging and dropping files into a flash drive. I noticed that the files which were copied into the player first, played first. The random/shuffle option is not available, which I do miss.

The charging of the player took less than half an hour to get the flashing green light to change into solid, meaning it was fully charged. I’m assuming the battery had some juice in it already, since it charged so quickly. After I reviewed the manual for the controls, I placed the player on my head and turned it on. Again, disappointment set in, as the sound of the music (dance and trance) was mediocre at best due to the complete lack of bass. But I quickly realized that I needed to install the proper ear tips (there are seven pairs to choose from) and once I picked the right ones, the bass of 20hz came through. I prefer headphones with response range of less than 10hz, but since I already knew the range on this unit was 20+, I expected average bass. Overall, the playback sound quality is good to very good, and the earpieces do a good job isolating any exterior noise. (I hope the strong sound of the PWC’s engine can be filtered out.)

Wearing the headset around the house is very comfortable, and although I didn’t try any sport activity with it yet, I believe the snug fit will keep the headset in place. I am very satisfied with the device and can’t wait to use it outdoors. For $30, it’s an awesome deal and would recommend it to others. I may grab another set in case this one somehow breaks.

Technical Details
- Volume, Track, Shuffle, and Play/Pause Controls
- 2GB Built-in Memory
- Supports MP3 and WMA files
- Built-in 190 mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery
- Up to 10 hours play time
- The IP Waterproof rating is IPX8 (100% fully submersible for extended use)
- Includes 7 pairs of tips, USB mini cable, extra port plug, and manual
- Limited 1 Year Warranty with special water-use terms

written by General Product Manager \\ tags: Headphones, Mp3 Player, Sports, Sweatproof, Waterproof