I have used a Swimman ipod shuffle for a few years now. No problems with it yet. I skipped their really expensive headphones and got a set of Pyle waterproof headphones off of amazon and they work great.
Another vote for H20 Audio, the waterproof case type. Keeps my iPod shuffle completely dry, waterproof earphones are awesome, great sound quality. Have used it for about a year now, no issues at all. Love it.
man, I wish I would have posted this 8 days ago. I literally went like 5 days in a row and couldn’t get them to stop leaking. Out of frustration i returned them 
You and a previous poster seem to have perfected this. that definitely sounds like it would have worked as I have double strap goggles as well. Maybe I’ll order another pair if I can’t handle the pool anymore.
Thanks!
Buy another player and try it. Just check the return policy and make sure you can use it in the pool and still return it if it leaks. I would try Kiefer.com
I am sure you could return it there.
Good luck.
I just used this one today for the 1st time. It was really good. No leaks and made the time go by a little easier.
Good thread. I’ve been thinking of getting some type of music for the pool too.
I’m leaning toward the swimman type shuffle.
Thanks for posting.
Get the Finis. I have heard great things. Do not get a waterproof Ipod with ear buds. Youll spend more time messing with the ear buds than swimming, and they still wont work. Waste of $250 here.
Got the waterproofed IPod shuffle for Christmas, works great! Had been using the Finis forva few years, like the shuffle much better and it is more versatire.
I just bought the Swimp3 and love it. Once its on I do not notice it and it sounds great, and no headphones. I can swim with earplugs in and enjoy some fugazi.
WOW! That’s quite the recommendation. I’ve never heard of a documented case of someone enjoying fugazi, so the swimp3 must be top notch. I’ll pick one up, maybe I can get some use out of these old Rick Astley albums.
Get the Finis. I have heard great things. Do not get a waterproof Ipod with ear buds. Youll spend more time messing with the ear buds than swimming, and they still wont work. Waste of $250 here.
Completely false. I have been using a waterprrof iPod shuffle for a few months and have yet to have an issue with my ear buds. And mine was only $150, but damn if I can remember which company I got it from…
Dc Rainmaker just did a swim MP3 review in the last few weeks.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/great-swimming-mp3-player-shootout.html
His reviews are always fairly indepth.
about the earbud debate just above me - earbuds never work for me unless I am completely stationary - just the shape of some people’s ears I guess.
I also got the waterproof shuffle for Christmas, and use the earbuds that look like plugs. I love them. Laps used to be torture! No problems with the shuffle or the earbuds.
I have and H2O Audio case that goes on my arm with my ipod nano in it. It uses waterproof headphones. The key is getting a very good tight seal with the earphones. They are great for the really long sets. Occasionally, I will have to take them out, blow water out and put them back in. All in all they are great though.
So the headphone chord does not get in your way? I don’t see how that is possible. I have thought about getting one of these and that is the drawback I see. Do you put the earphones under a swim cap and is that how you get a good seal in your ears?
Anyone use the waterproof mp3 players? I see one thats a case for an ipod shuffle, the H2Oaudio model, and also finis makes one.
Anyone use any of these? I’m very skeptical of these unless I hear otherwise…
Very legit. I’ve used the H2OAudio cases for many years, but recently switched to WaterFi. They buy a real iPod shuffle from Apple and waterproof it with some kind of coating. You can’t really tell any difference except that the buttons are little stiffer. They also have a iPod Nano version, but it’s a bit pricey. The reason I switched was convenience and size. You can’t get any smaller than a naked iPod shuffle, and there’s no case to bother with. Just clip it onto my goggle strap and go. I’ve used it since January swimming 3-5 sessions a week and haven’t had any problems.
The YMMV part is the headphones. I’ve never had much luck with in-ear buds (non-waterproof variety), so I’ve concluded that I must have unusually shaped ear canals. Unfortunately, the best sound requires a good in-ear seal. In my case, most earbuds (waterproof and not) simply won’t stay in, and I’ve tried dozens of different tips. Finally found a set that works for me, though. It’s the “tree tip” model from the H2OAudio Pro Fit Kit.
With the H2OAudio Surge 2G earbuds, tips from their fit kit, and the WaterFi shuffle, I’m totally rocking my hour-plus swim sessions.
Stephen
Another vote for the H2OAudio. I have the “Interval” model which is the Ipod shuffle attached to the back of the goggle version.
I had the SwiMP3 and it lasted all but 3 months until the USB port rusted. They replaced the unit, but it happened again even after taping the cover shut with electrical tape while swimming. I could never seem to get it loud enough either. I received the H2OAudio and new Shuffle as a gift and they work great… plus now I have a shuffle for treadmill and trainer and pre-race.
I know a guy at my pool who has the refurb’d waterproof Shuffle (forget the brand) and he seems to like it, but complains that the cord they provided with it got in his way when swimming. I think they have a full replacement warranty too, but not sure.
+1 H2OAudio Interval
I have and H2O Audio case that goes on my arm with my ipod nano in it. It uses waterproof headphones. The key is getting a very good tight seal with the earphones. They are great for the really long sets. Occasionally, I will have to take them out, blow water out and put them back in. All in all they are great though.
So the headphone chord does not get in your way? I don’t see how that is possible. I have thought about getting one of these and that is the drawback I see. Do you put the earphones under a swim cap and is that how you get a good seal in your ears?
Sorry it took so long to respond…the cord gets in the way every once in a while, but not frequently. I do one wrap of the cord around my goggle cord on the back of my head and only leave enough cord to then go directly from the goggle cord to my ears. any excess cord from the arm band to the goggle cord, I can usually maintain or keep out of by way by keeping it directed to by back. Using a swim cap does help keep the water out and a good seal