Underwater MP3 Players

[GrierHPharmD]

I just wanted to hear other folks' opinions about the new Oceanic H2O Audio MP3 Player. On the one hand, it's got an interesting GeeWhiz factor, on the other, I tend to rank in among things like car subwoofers and backseat DVD players as places where technology has created some truly antisocial monstrosities.

I just dread the day when my nice, relaxing reef dive is interrupted by some idiot's rap music blaring from his headset. I also wonder about the safety issue - do I really want to drown out the sound of that Jet Ski that's buzzing my dive flag...?

Maybe I'm overreacting. I'd like to hear your opinions.

-Grier :dazzler1:

 

[mossym]

it must be appealing for deco stops, i like the idea, and i don't think you're going to hear the other persons music, at least not where i dive, not much sound going to escape from a 7mm hood!!!

 

[MtnDiver]

Some duscussion about it in this other thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/t64002-.html

 

[ScubaFreak]

I'm with Mossym, if i was doing decompression stops it might be a nice idea, but I agree with you Grier- dont think you're overreacting. First impressions are kinda cool- but when i think of the downsides - I think music is best for dry land.

SF

 

[baitedstorm]

I'm with you Grier!!!!!

 

[GrierHPharmD]

Some duscussion about it in this other thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/t64002-.html

I must have missed the earlier thread. Sorry for the redundancy.

It's nice to see other divers with similar thoughts. I agree with the point about scaring off fish too much already. I was more focused on the safety issue to consider environmental impact. Hell, I spend most of my effort on the reef trying to be unobtrusive. That's hard enough without any added distractions...

Great feedback, let's keep it coming!

 

[SeanQ]

I think music is best for dry land.

Tell that to the Humpbacks.

 

[DIVER_11]

diving gets you away from all the top side stuff why would you want to take it with you. ssshhhh listen you hear that nothing it's wonderfull

just my 2

 

[GrierHPharmD]

Tell that to the Humpbacks.

I'll listen to the humpbacks any day, just not Lil Jon or Trick Daddy....

 

[drbill]

I can't even imagine why someone would go down with such a thing. I'm down there to "get away" from the "real world" topside and enjoy everything unique below the waterline... not bring topside with me.

But then I fail to see why people want to "dive" with DPV's (unless there is a "good" reason such as long swim to dive site, or work-related dive).

Dr. Bill