As you know, we’ve always got something new in the works here at H2O Audio.  But sometimes in making decisions, there comes a time when you just need more information!  And now is one of those times.  We’d love to know more about you, the headphones you own (ours and other brands) and how you use them.  So if you’d like to throw your thoughts in the ring, feel free to take our Headphone Survey and tell what you like and don’t like about the headphones that are out there today.

And since we know every minute of your time is valuable, everyone who completes this survey will be entered to win $100 worth of H2O Audio Gear!  Plus of course, our undying love and gratitude for giving us the data we need to innovate and push our products forward.  Thanks in advance for the help!

H2O Audio Ambassador athlete Laura Bennett is a mere week away from the Olympic trials!  She’s been racing strong and we’re sure she’ll do well, but more there’s always room for more motivation and well wishes.  That’s why we’ve teamed up with Words to Sweat By to ramp up for the Olympic Trials with some awesome giveaways!

Head to Words To Sweat by to share your favorite inspirational quote and find out all the other ways you can enter for the Gold, Silver or Bronze prize pack full of H2O Audio and Words to Sweat by goodies!

Meet the new Xplorer Portable Speaker case!

It’s been a few months since we’ve released a new product, so we’re excited to announce the arrival of the H2O Audio Xplorer Speaker Case!

This rugged little case delivers big sound from a package small enough to just fit an iPhone and a few other necessities.  Battery powered portability and multiple attachment options allow you to affix this case to your bike, belt, backpack and more.  With a water resistant rating, the case isn’t intended to be submerged, but the specialized zipper will protect your player from rain, splashes, sand and dirt.  Organizational pockets, anti-scratch felt lining, external volume controls, this case has features galore, and at $39.99, it’s a bargain too.  So check it out and tell us what you think!  We love this little case and we hope you will too, it’s a port-a-party!

Have you had a chance to check out the newest section of H2oAudio.com?  Over the past few months, we’ve been researching and collecting some of our favorite outdoor and fitness gear, and have complied it all in one place to bring you H2O Audio’s Favorites.

Over the years, we’ve learned that waterproofing is tricky business.  There’s not many people out there that do what we do, so our product team focuses their energy on making our waterproof headphones, armbands and cases better with each generation.  But since we’re a company of active people, we kept coming across great little gadgets that we wanted to share, and BAM!, the Favorite’s section of our website was born.  From waterproof watches to solar chargers, to lap counters, check out our selection of  unique gear we couldn’t live our active lives without.

Laura and Greg Bennett, our favorite triathlete couple!

Back from a nasty respiratory illness, Craig Alexander overcame a 9 minute gap between him and race leader Maik Twelsiek during the triathlon’s 26.2 mile marathon route to become the Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene champion. What a comeback! Craig finished the race with a time of 8 hours, 19 minutes, and 48 seconds setting a new course record. Well done Crowie!

Laura Bennett remains in 4^th place overall in the ITU World Championship Series rankings. Her 6^th place finish at the ITU Kitzuhel Triathlon was her 7^th consecutive top 10 finish during the World Championship Series. Her Husband and fellow H2O Audio ambassador, Greg Bennett placed 3^rd in last weekend’s Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon.

Greg and Laura are also featured in this summer’s edition of USA Triathlon Magazine talking about their path towards the 2012 Olympics and gracing the cover we might add!

Also to note, Natalie Coughlin made her 16^th appearance in the past 17 years at the annual Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet. She wrote about the meet and what it means to her on her USA swimming blog.