I already had a pair of these, so I knew that they were good. I will update this review when I receive the repaired/replaced Master unit. We haven?t tried the speaker in water, but I feel at ease letting him carry it around knowing it can get wet if needed. I say this because Ive been through 2 cables. Sometimes I have to wear 8. Only drawback is ear cushion. These sports sandals are not for everyone though. Once we got them on they hold up well. These Earbuds are fantastic. Also, they would look better if the soul was not Brown.