{"id":329,"date":"2023-02-05T10:13:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T10:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/?p=329"},"modified":"2023-04-24T09:10:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T09:10:51","slug":"ipx3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/ipx3\/","title":{"rendered":"IPX3 Waterproof Meaning (Protection Against Spraying Water)"},"content":{"rendered":"

First of all, IPX3 does not mean waterproof.<\/b> You cannot submerge an IPX3 device in water and expect it to survive. But what can You do with it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep reading, and you will learn what kind of protection against ingress of water an IPX3 rating provides and what you can do with a device with an IPX3 rating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, I will discuss possible use scenarios for audio equipment with an IPX3 rating and offer a few tips on what to look for when buying water-resistant headphones, earbuds, and speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why You Need to Pay Attention to IPX Ratings<\/b><\/h2>\n

This one is easy. You need to pay attention to <\/span>IPX ratings<\/span><\/a> because they guarantee some level of protection against water ingress, meaning your device will last longer and will not get damaged if it gets in contact with water.<\/span><\/p>\n

IPX-rated headphones, earbuds, and speakers are usually more rugged and robust than regular non-IPX audio gear. This allows you to use these devices outdoors, in the shower, during workouts, or even while swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not all IPX ratings provide the same level of protection. They are not all suitable for all the activities listed above. Depending on the activity, you will look for a specific IP or IPX rating.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, IPX4 is good for the shower or workouts but it’s not good for swimming. IPX8<\/a>, on the other hand, is good for swimming but may not be resistant to powerful water jets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If a product doesn’t have an IPX rating and is meant for outdoor or even underwater use, the lack of an IPX rating doesn’t automatically imply that a product is falsely advertised as waterproof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some manufacturers simply prefer to conduct water resistance tests on their own, and that\u2019s why their products don\u2019t have an official IPX rating. GoPro cameras are the perfect example. They don’t have an IPX rating but are certainly waterproof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to audio gear, devices advertised as splash-proof, water-resistant, or waterproof usually have an IPX rating to confirm those claims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Defines IP and IPX Ratings?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Two international standards define the form of an IP rating and different levels of protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First, you have the <\/span>IEC 60529<\/span><\/a> standard defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission. The second is the <\/span>ISO 20653<\/span><\/a> standard defined by the International Standardization Organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Does an IP or IPX Rating Look Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Both standards adopt the same basic form of an IP rating. Each rating starts with the letters IP, which stands for Ingress Protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IP is usually followed by two digits. The first digit describes the protection against the ingress of dust (or solid objects), while the second describes protection against water ingress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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IEC recognizes 7 levels of dust ingress protection (0-6) and 10 levels of water ingress protection (0-9). If you see the letter X instead of the first or the second digit, it means the device was not tested for dust or water ingress protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ISO recognizes some additional levels of protection against water ingress. Those additional levels include IPX4K, IPX6K, and IPX9K. While the IPX9K provides the same protection as IEC’s IPX9, the other two ratings (IPX4K and IPX6K) are not recognized by the IEC standard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>IP Ratings \u2013 Meaning Behind Each IP Rating<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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What is IP Rating? (Ingress Protection Rating)<\/div><\/div>
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