Tuesday Trial: h2o audio Waterproof Headphones Review + Giveaway

A few weeks ago h2o audio asked me to review their Interval 4G Waterproof Headphone System for iPod shuffle (4th Gen). The timing couldn't be better with my injury keeping me off the roads and in the pool so I was pretty excited to test this thing out. The one snag? They didn't have one for my older generation iPod so I had to borrow the brand new one I just bought Spike for Christmas with the promise that if anything happens to it, I would replace it! *Fingers crossed*

What h20 audio sez: The Interval is the only waterproof iPod case designed just for swimmers! If you’re an iTunes user, there’s no better way to bring your own personal soundtrack into the pool. The waterproof case for the iPod shuffle 4th generation has integrated Surge 2G headphones and easily attaches to almost any swim goggle. Finally swimmers can have the same advantage of training with music that dry land athletes have enjoyed for years. Train harder, swim longer and have more fun doing it with the Interval 4G.

Initial Thoughts: I first learned about this product when Amanda and SUAR reviewed it. They seemed to like it and, considering I spend a lot of time bored out of my mind aqua slogging and/or taking my sweet @ss time doing laps, I thought having music might help me pass the time faster. Obviously I was nervous about Spike's iPod getting ruined but after I tested it out at home and checked the seal I was already convinced this baby was going to do great.

Set up is pretty straight forward;
Plug in the iPod, attach the case to your goggles...

Close the case to seal and voila!
You are ready to rock!

Trial: Ok, here's the thing, although I have used it at the pool, taking pictures at the public pool is a little sketch. So this weekend I had Spike paparazzi me at the lake where it's a little more acceptable to have a camera out and about.

Plugged in and ready to swim!

The controls are super easy to get to and work.
(Apparently I did not have it on very straight though!)

Now, obviously I'm no seasoned pro--I look at these pictures and I can't even tell you if I have good form, if my head is positioned correctly, etc...total newbie over here. But what I can tell you is that it works, Spike's iPod continues to function, I've yet to find any water inside the case, and time flies while swimming with this thing on. It's not very practical for an OWS as I would learn this day, too much disorganization (Read: Kids) at a lake, but it's perfect to break up the monotony of laps at the pool and aqua slogging. The controls are easy to use and they sent me a plethora of ear pieces to choose from ranging in size. This was especially helpful since I have very small ear canals; but be warned, the ear pieces did not keep water out of my ears and I don't know about you but having water in my ears drives me insane. I am going to see if there's a way I can rig the wax I typically use to keep the water out of my ears, to fit around the ear pieces and seal out the water completely. This minor inconvenience (for me) is the only thing stopping me from saying this product is the best thing to be added to swimming since goggles or swim caps!

Now time for the really exciting stuff, h2o audio is running a "Heat Wave" promo this week only, offering a deal a day on various products and they've given me the heads-up that tomorrow, Wednesday August 10th, they're offering up this awesome product for $20 off the retail price (Retails at $99.99) when you use the promo code: "Cannonball" at the checkout!

Even better... they've also offered up a pair of Flex Waterproof All Sport Buds to one of my lucky readers! To enter simply "Like" h20 on Facebook and/or follow h20 on Twitter and let me know in the comments that you've done one or both and would like to be considered for the drawing. An additional entry will be given to anyone who wants to share a funny swimming story because you know I love a good embarrassing story. The contest will be open until 8:00 am EST, Thursday August 11th, after which time this post will close for comments and the winner will be announced on 3 Things Thursday.

Thanks h2o audio for allowing me to review this product, it's been a welcome addition to my Xtrain Xtravaganza!!!

Disclaimer: Per FTC Guidelines: h2o audio provided these items at no cost to me for my personal review and the review is entirely of my own opinion. h20 audio has also agreed to provide a set of Flex Waterproof All Sport Buds to the winner of the giveaway at no cost to said winner.