Music while underwater

[Haiko]

Music underwater? I think that would distract me while diving. But what is next, an underwater DVD player for your safety stops? Or a waterproof cellphone with a handsfree-kit for calling home when late for dinner?

 

[SStrecker]

For a new diver, such as yourself, I think that the music would be a greater distraction and potential hazard than you should even consider. However, here is some information, in review form on the new iPod sport shell, that might be a long-shot solution. Check it out:

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/comments/h2o-audio-sv-imini-underwater-housing-ipod/

and also:

http://www.razorreef.com/webapp/wcs...=10001&catalogId=10001&categoryId=14151&top=Y

 

[abitton]

To me, it's really a personal thing. Although I really like listening to music (in the bus, in my car, at the gym, etc.), when I dive, the only notes I'm looking for are the sound of my breathing, the sound of the bubbles, and whatever else Mother Nature wants to add to the symphony...

Alex

 

[chip104]

Music underwater? I think that would distract me while diving. But what is next, an underwater DVD player for your safety stops? Or a waterproof cellphone with a handsfree-kit for calling home when late for dinner?

heheh, texting on your cellie underwater, that'd definitely be a big seller here in the Philippines!

 

[bluwolf]

Music underwater? I think that would distract me while diving. But what is next, an underwater DVD player for your safety stops? Or a waterproof cellphone with a handsfree-kit for calling home when late for dinner?

Just a thought, as personally I agree with Dr Bill, I would never use such.

Then of course I've never had to make a two hour plus decompression in the open ocean hanging on the anchor line. Reading "The Last Dive", some of the tek divers use them on the long stops. If I ever did that type of dive, I would probably reconsider.

 

[SmokingMirror]

Last thing I want to hear underwater is human music whether it is from an iPod like device or underwater speakers from a dive boat!

Whereas I'm rather partial to the idea of fitting underwater speakers to my BC and having them kicking out Wager's 'Ride of the Valkaries' as I sail over the coral, scattering fish and divers before me.

 

[miskatonic]

Images of Steve Zusell come to mind.

 

[downdeep]

The dive boat we used in Oahu had speakers. Came up from the Corsair at 105 feet to the Allman Bros. Very cool.

 

[Sasquatch]

I agree with all the reasons not to have music plugged in but having the option of listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" during a warm water sunrise dive does have a certain charm...

 

[skybird]

DrBill
I agree with you. One of the wonderful things about being down is the quiet, the bubbles etc. It is my time to leave the human world and go visit the fish at THEIR house