Why We Like It:
H20 Audio is one of the pioneers that brought swimming headphones to prominence. They were the earphones I used in the pool for many years and a huge reason I enjoy listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks when I swim.
H2O Audio offers a few different models, but the best price to perform is the Surge S+. They are small and light, and out of all the earphones we tested, they are the most comfortable for extended swimming sessions.
If you don’t want a set of neckband-style earbuds, these are the ones I recommend. Little things in the build quality make them a step above the cheaper models on our list.
The cable is the perfect length for an mp3 player attached to goggles. It also has no cable win, so you don’t have the weight problem you find on the AGPtek model. With these, there is no excess, but the adapter’s quality to the extension cable is by far the best and most secure on the test.
They have two styles of eartips. One has triple-layer fins that are excellent for keeping water out of your ears and come in 3 different sizes. The other style is the traditional bud style tip which is less secure at keeping out water, but many people find them more comfortable. These come in 5 sizes (XS-XL).
Sound is up there with the Hydroactive, and it has excellent clarity with tight, punchy bass that will drive your sessions further and further.
The final point will be down to pure preference, but I like how the Surge+ looks with its blue cable and black splitters.
Verdict: Very high quality earbuds whos small size allows them to easily fit under a swimcap.
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