Can you Listen to Music Underwater?
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Check out the Monster S620 Speaker: geni.us Uncover the secrets of underwater audio! We dive deep to find the best way to listen to music underwater. From custom professional underwater speakers made by local expert Renzo at Synchrosound, to popular bone conduction headphones like the Shockz Openswim Pros, and even cheap waterproof Bluetooth speakers from Amazon (Monster S620), we test them all in the swimming pool. Learn about the physics of sound underwater, why high frequencies disappear, and how bone conduction works. Find out which hydroacoustic solution truly makes a splash for swimming laps and underwater workouts! Don't miss our tech tips for underwater music! Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET OUR MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 2:15 Sponsor 2:48 How Renzo got into underwater audio 4:34 The underwater speaker design 7:23 Testing the underwater speakers 11:01 Trying bone conduction headphones 14:08 Testing a waterproof Bluetooth speaker 15:03 Sponsor 15:43 Credits
The video investigates how to listen to music underwater, starting with a clear explanation of why traditional waterproof speakers struggle in a pool environment. The host outlines fundamental physics: sound travels differently underwater, with high frequencies dying out quickly and low frequencies traveling farther, while the surface acts as a reflector that can create an acoustic maze if not handled properly. He sets expectations for the experiment by noting that human hearing is optimized for the air–water boundary and that the best underwater audio solutions must consider multiple factors, including coupling to the water and enclosure design. The segment also previews the collaboration with Renzo from Synchrosound, who builds specialized underwater audio hardware, and frames the goal of identifying a practical, reliable method for swimming laps with music. Throughout, the discussion foreshadows a hands-on testing phase in a pool, comparing a purpose-built underwater speaker, bone conduction headphones, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, and a submerged mic to reveal what actually sounds best under water.
Topics · audiology · acoustics · science-and-technology · product-review
Questions answered
- What is the main challenge with listening to music underwater using off-the-shelf gear?
- The main challenge is that sound behaves very differently underwater, with high frequencies not propagating well and surface reflections creating complex acoustic behavior, which means simple waterproof speakers often perform poorly without specialized design.
- What solutions were tested for underwater listening in the pool?
- Tests included a purpose-built underwater speaker using a piezoelectric transducer, bone conduction headphones, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, and an underwater hydrophone setup to compare how each performs under water.
- Why is the enclosure described as the 'magic' in underwater speakers?
- The enclosure protects the electronics from pool air and corrosion and is crucial to ensuring reliable operation in a submerged, humid, and chlorinated environment.
- Are bone conduction headphones effective underwater according to the video?
- Bone conduction headphones can work, but effectiveness varies with fit and placement, and they may be less satisfactory for everyone due to personal comfort and acoustic differences under water.