Only a few years ago you could say with some confidence that
if you owned an electronic device and accidentally got wet then you can pretty
much guarantee that it was either going to be ruined or require a costly
repair. Many of us have grown up knowing that you just never get electronic
gadgets wet.
Having said that, more recently with the very rapid
developments in Bluetooth technology, there have been many products released
onto the market that whilst not necessarily waterproof are far more water
resistant than they used to be. In fact, some of the ratings given on these
water resistant devices suggest that they are about as close to becoming
waterproof as you are likely to get.
In reality, many manufacturers don’t want to necessarily
claim that something is waterproof, because in the event that damages done to
it when contact with water they may well find themselves on the hook for any
repairs or replacement product required.
Rather than give specific product recommendations the
remainder of this part article will examine the sort of features and functionality
that you might expect in high quality waterproof Bluetooth headphones. Courtesy of http://www.waterproofbluetoothheadphones.org/
Cost Considerations
Before making any particular decision on the features of the
waterproof Bluetooth headphones that you’re thinking about, it is worth
spending a little bit of time to consider how much you really want to spend on these
headphones.
You will probably be aware that cheap imports from China
have flooded the market with products some of which are good and some of which
are most definitely not. Before delving into the particular functionality and
quality of build it is a good idea to decide the maximum that you’re prepared
to pay for your particular headset.
Sound Quality
It almost goes without saying, but we will say anyway, that
the number one criteria in making your decision should be the sound performance
from the headset. Just because there waterproof, and just because there Bluetooth,
does not mean that they should not produce a high quality sound experience. In
order to establish whether or not your prospective Bluetooth headphones have a
good sound however you really need to try them out, and if buying them online
in this can actually represent something of a problem.
Comfortable Fitting
In our opinion the next most important factor relating to
your choice of headphones, or in fact ear buds is the fit. As anyone who has
ever worn Bluetooth devices knows if they don’t fit comfortably and are quick
and easy to position in your ear then you are less likely to use them and more
likely to have wasted your money. Are your Bluetooth headphones easy to put on,
and are they comfortable? If this question produces a negative answer to either
question then look for another set.
Controls
One of the biggest issues with Bluetooth headphones, is that
they tend to be quite small and as a result the controls tend to be small, and
fiddly, and more likely than not that any buttons have multiple uses. This
means that you have to know exactly what press how many times depressive and
how long to press it to achieve your desired outcome. If such controls are difficult
to use and confusing then you are far less likely to be satisfied with your
purchase.
Make sure that you can do simple things quickly and easily
using the control buttons available. At the very least you need to be up to
turn the sound up and down and pause and restart quickly.
Build Quality
Perhaps it goes without saying but your waterproof Bluetooth
headphones, which can cost in the region of $20-$30, need to be sufficiently
high quality construction that you will get at least a decent amount of wear
from them. Nothing is more frustrating than finding a set of Bluetooth
headphones that you particularly like only to find that they stop functioning
three months after you’ve bought them. Make sure your waterproof Bluetooth headphones are good quality and well-made device.
Battery Life
In a similar vein, to the control issues, the smallness of
Bluetooth devices often means that it is difficult to see what sort of battery
you have remaining. Too often the only way you actually find out is when the
device stops working most inconveniently when you are a long way from any hope
of recharging it.
In our view the best waterproof Bluetooth headphones have a decent
battery life, which means a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of usage before they need
recharging. Less than this and it’s just going to be irritating you all the
time.
Hopefully, these points will provide you with a good
framework to determine what the best waterproof Bluetooth headphones for you.
At the very least each of the point should be considered before making a
purchase. They are likely to save you from making the most egregious mistakes.
