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H2O Audio, a 20-year pioneer in developing superior waterproof audio products, is proud to debut its latest innovation. PLAYLIST+™ is groundbreaking technology that loads and stores content from any popular streaming app into the memory of headphones for offline play back later during a swim, run, or workout. Now you can listen to audio from any streaming app offline, underwater, on the trail—anywhere—without a smartphone.
As part of the new PLAYLIST+ tech launch, H2O Audio introduces a new PRO Series, the most advanced waterproof audio products ever developed by the company. The PRO Series line includes the H2O TRI PRO Multi-Sport Headphones, the SONAR PRO underwater headphones, and the STREAM 3 PRO MP3 player, all featuring PLAYLIST+ found nowhere else in the world. The PRO Series features the most advanced waterproof bone conduction technology to date for athletes and goes beyond the IPX8 rating, allowing for underwater submersion of up to 12 feet. They feature exceptional bass-amplified sound and an ergonomic design for both in and out of water.
The PRO products are available now at a special launch price of $149.99 for the headphones and $129.99 for the MP3 player. Visit https://h2oaudio.com/ for full product specs or to purchase. You can also shop at our Amazon Store.
PLAYLIST+ is easy to use. Simply play audio from a Bluetooth® enabled device paired to the PRO headphones, click a button to start loading, and the memory of the headphones stores the content for future workouts. You can load music overnight while the headphone is charging, or load it live while you’re listening. You can also load and delete content using the new H2O Audio app, which is not needed to use PLAYLIST+ but helps to manage and organize files.
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- ADVANCED BONE CONDUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Delivers crystal-clear sound underwater using enhanced bone conduction speakers. Open-ear design provides full situational awareness while swimming with IPX8 waterproof rating up to 12ft depth.
- BUILT-IN 8GB MP3 PLAYER - Store up to 2,000 songs or 130 hours of music directly on device. Supports iTunes (.m4a) and MP3 formats. Simply drag & drop music from your computer for phone-free swimming sessions.
- STREAMLINED SWIM-OPTIMIZED DESIGN - 40% smaller and thinner than predecessor. Lightweight profile reduces drag, fits under swim caps, and includes removable goggle clip for secure attachment during laps.
- INTUITIVE WATERPROOF CONTROLS - Large, raised buttons designed for easy operation with wet hands or while wearing gloves. Simple navigation through playlists and volume control during intense swim workouts.
- BLUETOOTH 5.3 CONNECTIVITY - Pairs with smartphones, smartwatches, and computers. 30ft range on land, 4" underwater. Perfect for streaming when device is goggle-mounted.
“PLAYLIST+ is a game changer in how we listen to music. Now you can take your favorite playlists or audio books – any streaming audio – and listen anywhere offline while you run, swim, or bicycle. With the new PRO Series you can ditch your phone while swimming and working out and still have access to all your favorite playlists. It is something our customers have been requesting for years – and we are proud to say – it has arrived.” said H2O Audio CEO and Founder Kristian Rauhala. “After 20 years of developing premium waterproof audio products with the best sound, comfort and fit, we’re excited to introduce this technology and take our family-owned California company to the next level.”
This year, H2O Audio is celebrating its 20th anniversary of developing best-in-class waterproof audio products. Rauhala, an athlete himself, started developing waterproof headphones in 2003. Over the past 20 years, the California-based company has engineered products (with over 10 patents) that give athletes an exceptional audio experience during their training and workouts.
Quick Recap
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- SUPERIOR SOUND – Years of bone conduction engineering, proprietary speakers and acoustics software provide an unparalleled audio clarity. The best sounding bone conduction acoustics design on the market that delivers immersive sound quality with amplified bass. The best-sounding bone conduction headphones we’ve ever made. Enjoy your favorite tunes like never before, with sound that goes BEYOND expectations.
- OPEN EAR DESIGN – Stay connected to your surroundings while enjoying crystal-clear sound with the TRI Run innovative open ear design. Perfect for safety and awareness during any activity, this design ensures you can indulge in your music without losing touch with the world around you.
- ADVANCED BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY – Experience ultimate freedom with TRI Run, featuring Bluetooth v5.3 and a waterproof mic. Enjoy seamless connectivity and crystal-clear communication, even in the harshest environments. Stay connected and amplify your adventures without the hassle of cords. Note - Bluetooth does NOT work underwater, and TRI Run is not designed for swimming or underwater use.
- IMPROVED ERGONOMICS FOR MULTI-SPORT USE – Designed to keep up with your active lifestyle, TRI Run features redesigned button placement and a new soft silicone finish. These improvements ensure a comfortable, intuitive experience, making it easier than ever to control your music while running, cycling, paddling, or hitting the slopes.
- ENHANCED BATTERY LIFE – Keep the music going with TRI Run, designed to support your longest adventures. Enjoy up to 6 hours of playtime, ensuring your favorite tunes accompany you through every run, ride, gym session, or water excursion. Go beyond with lasting power and uninterrupted sound.
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- Superior Waterproof Audio - These sports headphones are perfect for runners and outdoor enthusiasts who work out regularly, rain or shine. Simply connect with your MP3 Player or smartphone to enjoy crystal-clear audio.
- Highest IPX8 Rating - Revolutionize the way you swim and workout with H2O Audio's waterproof mp3 player for swimming. Enjoy underwater audio and the highest IPX8 rating to withstand heavy perspiration, rain, and complete submersion.
- Multiple Earplug Sets - Our underwater swimming headphones Include 5 sets of high-quality earplugs (XS-XL) and 3 sets of tree tip earplugs, making lap swimming more entertaining. Ideal for working out at the gym, running, surfing, and more.
- Bass Amplified Sound - The latest SURGE+ swim headphones offer a warm sound, dynamic bass response, sound isolation, and a watertight fit. Our underwater headphones for swimming have submersion capabilities of 12 feet (3m) of water.
- H2O Audio Surge+ waterproof headphones have a normal length cord 3.6 ft. It's sweat proof quality allows it to be the perfect headphones are workout and headphones for gym,swimming, biking, running, surfing, paddle boarding.
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- TRI 2 BLACK + CHARGING CASE BUNDLE. This bundle includes the TRI 2 Multi-Sport Headphones and a protective hardshell Charging Case specifically designed for H2O Audio's TRI 2 Series products. The rechargeable Charging Case has enough battery capacity to fully charge the TRI 2 headphones twice.
- 100% WATERPROOF. H2O Audio waterproof technology allows headphones to withstand submersion to 12'/3.6m underwater for an unlimited amount of time. Waterproof Rating: IPX8.
- OPEN EAR EXPERIENCE. Our latest bone conduction speakers are slimmer (by 5mm vs. TRI headphones) and use enhanced speakers that provide an amazing sound in and out of water - with full situational awareness.
- MULTI-SPORT DESIGN. Designed for swimming, biking, running, paddling, surfing, snowboarding. Your Sport - Your Music!
- MP3 PLAYER. Built-in MP3 player with 8 GB of memory will hold several thousands of songs and accepts most music formats - including the iTunes .M4A.
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- EXCELLENT SOUND: The Surge SX10 headphones provide a superior sound quality with more bass than any other waterproof earbuds on the market. We used our New Dynamic speaker drivers that are custom developed for water sport use.
- WATERPROOF and SWEATPROOF: With the highest waterproof rating of IPX8. H2O Audio technology ensures these headphones can withstand heavy perspiration, and complete submersion up to 12ft / 3.6 meters underwater.
- SECURE FIT FOR SPORTS: The over the ear wire conforms to your ear providing the best in ear fit, the short cord 1ft/30 cm long minimizes the hassle of longer cords getting tangled up while running, swimming or even working out with weights.
- LIGHTWEIGHT and COMFORTABLE: We understand that everyone’s comfort level is different. This is why we have included additional new memory foam tips (3 sizes), silicone ear tips (5 sizes) and 'tree' tips (3 sizes) so we can guarantee you will find the perfect fit without making adjustments during your activities.
- TRUSTED BRAND: Precision engineered and individually tested to deliver high quality fit, function, and durability for long-lasting performance.
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