Swimming headphones: What makes them so different from regular headphones?

Why can’t I just wear my AirPods in the pool? Anna Zaro/Shutterstock With so many headphones on the market, most of which claim some kind of unique features, it could be easy to dismiss ones marketed as "swimming headphones" as just another gimmick. However, there are actually important distinctions that set this type of headphones apart from other devices, both in how they access your music and transmit it to your ears. In essence, it all comes down to how the physics of water impact audio. Some of the differences between swimming headphones and regular ones are obvious — it's a given that they come with more waterproofing than a typical pair, for example. Other distinctions, like sound conduction and Bluetooth signals are less overt. Let's dive into what makes underwater headphones speci