3 ms·Your first explanation is far more likely: water conducts sound waves far better than air.by Piskvorrr 11y agoYour first explanation is far more likely: water conducts sound waves far better than air.dest 11y agoIIRC, sound waves are hugely dispersed in water (group/phase velocity change with frequency) so it would be difficult to understand what the speakers say / to enjoy the music, etc...Piskvorrr 11y agoYup. Quality is worse, but the sound carries much longer distances.