I thought soaker hoses were supposed to leak...
Anyway, strangely enough, I've never had trouble with ANY soaker hose I've owned. I usually snake one through the garden on top of the rows and let the plants grow up around it.
I've also had good luck with those accessory tubes you take and pierce through a regular hose and it turns it into a custom soaker. You can buy different tips for the lines depending on what type of plant you're watering. Match this up with a timer and you're set.