Few athletes understand long hours in the water as deeply as Becca Mann. An American open-water swimmer, writer and creator, Becca has built a career around endurance, resilience and a lifelong connection with swimming. That experience makes her perspective especially relevant when evaluating audio equipment designed for swimmers.
Who is Becca Mann?
Becca Mann is an eight-time USA Swimming National Team member and a two-time U.S. national champion. She represented Team USA at four World Championships and competed across both pool and open-water events.
In 2019, she became the first person to consecutively complete the approximately 40-mile Triple Maui Nui Channel Swim between Maui, Molokai and Lanai. The swim took nearly 21 hours and demonstrated the endurance and mental focus that have defined her career.
Outside the water, Becca is also an author and content creator. Her work explores the realities of elite sport, resilience and finding purpose beyond race results. You can learn more through Becca Mann’s official website and her Team USA profile.
Becca Mann’s Tayogo recommendation
In the video below, Becca introduces her experience with the Tayogo T6 + W25 SwimCombo and its potential for swimming music and coach communication.
What is the Tayogo T6 + W25 SwimCombo?
The T6 + W25 SwimCombo is designed to solve a basic problem: Bluetooth signals do not travel reliably underwater. Instead of asking the submerged headset to maintain a direct Bluetooth connection with a phone, the system uses the T6 transmitter as a bridge.
- Your phone connects to the Tayogo T6 by Bluetooth above water.
- The T6 transmits the phone audio over an FM channel.
- The waterproof W25 headset receives that signal while the swimmer is in the pool.
This lets swimmers listen to Spotify, Audible, podcasts, training playlists and other phone audio without downloading files to the headset first.
Important: The W25 does not have built-in MP3 memory. In the SwimCombo, music is streamed from your phone through the T6 transmitter.
Why the W25 suits active swimmers
- Open-ear bone-conduction design: nothing needs to be inserted deeply into the ear canal.
- IPX8 waterproof construction: designed for swimming use.
- Lightweight ear-hook fit: practical for regular pool training.
- Receiving Mode: compatible with the Tayogo T6 for live music and coach instructions.
- Flexible everyday use: Bluetooth can be used for normal listening above water.
Music and coaching in one system
The T6 can transmit more than music. A coach can also send live voice instructions to compatible receiving headsets. This makes the system useful for private lessons, technique sessions and small training groups where swimmers need feedback without repeatedly stopping at the wall.
The T6 system provides one-way audio from the coach to the swimmer. For professional long-range, multi-swimmer team communication, compare Tayogo’s dedicated Swim Coach Communicator systems.
Setup tips for a clearer signal
- Keep the T6 dry and place it above the water surface.
- Fully extend the T6 antenna to improve signal strength and reduce static noise.
- Set the T6 and W25 to the same receiving channel.
- Keep the transmitter away from large metal objects and other sources of interference.
- Position the W25 transducers securely near the ears and use the supplied waterproof earplugs to reduce water noise.
Who should consider the T6 + W25?
This combination is a strong option for lap swimmers who want phone-based audio without downloading MP3 files, as well as coaches who need a flexible way to deliver live instructions during training. Becca Mann’s swimming background makes her introduction especially meaningful: the system is being considered from the perspective of someone who understands long sessions, repetitive laps and the importance of staying focused in the water.
Ready to swim with live audio?
Compare the Tayogo T6 + W25 with the complete range of T6 SwimCombos and choose the receiving headset that best matches your preferred fit.
