These Best Selling Headphones Don’t Touch Your Ears!
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Today I'm testing out the #1 Best Selling Open-Ear Headphones on Amazon, the Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones.
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0:00 Intro, Unboxing, & Overview
1:21 Bone Conduction
1:44 First Use
3:07 Walking Test
4:38 Testing Controls
5:35 EQ Simulation
6:28 Charging
7:25 Using in Bed
7:42 Shokz vs Ray-Ban Stories
8:35 Mic Test
9:08 Conclusion
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As someone who works in construction from time to time, my favorite thing about these headphones is that they work (actually, better) when you put earplugs in. So, I can protect my ears from loud, repetitive tool noise while still listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. I highly recommend trying these headphones again, and this time stick your fingers in your ears. It's a little weird to be able to still hear like that!
I work in a factory and have the same experience. I absolutely love mine. I got the 1 step up from the ones he go and they came with a hard case that is very nice even has a spot for the charging cable. They also easily last over 10 hors listing to music and books
In my opinion this is the perfect application for these. Using these with earplugs increases the quality of the sound, and allows you to block out loud noises while still listening to music.
I work in construction around a booster water pump that’s about 115db and i second your comment, with ear plugs in i can still hear music or phone calls and notifications while my ears are protected, absolutely great solution
Just came to comment something similar!
I’ve been using these while mountain biking for years. Love them and I think the music quality is excellent.
I have an older version of these, and I use them all the time, they are a bit better for spoken word than for music, but they do the job. I am legally blind, these let me walk, listen, and still hear what is going on around me. Lots of blind and low vision users really enjoy this type of head set
My mom actually has a pair of these! She's partially deaf in one ear and near fully deaf in the other, and with these she can hear music in both ears, as it sort of bypasses the parts of her ears that are messed up. It's not perfect, but if she wants to watch shows or listen to podcasts, she can at least understand what they're saying.
My mom also has hearing aids and she had the blue tooth ones but they always died and she had to wait for them to charge. So she got a basic pair and was missing the bluetooth so we tested my pair of shoxs and she loved them and got a pair for herself
I am also partially deaf in my left ear and bought these not even with that in mind, I am so use to it not working well in my left ear. I was so pleasantly surprised to hear my music so well in both my ears wearing this!
I love mine..a few weeks ago, the right ear cut out...and I was LOST without them..The company honored the warranty and sent a brand new pair..in box..
It's nice that you took the time to do the eq comparison for all of us who are curious but don't want to buy them!
Yeah I thought the same.
People can use that info to see whether they should even buy them.
I started using the Shokz Open Comm model. The difference is, it has a mic boom, which is better for truck drivers, like me. Took a couple days to get used to. They are now my favorite to use with phone calls in my semi.
I have used these since they first came out with the aftershokz titanium version. They are excellent for maintaining awareness while also listening to music on runs or biking.
Another benefit to these is that you can also put in earplugs and use them while doing yardwork or something where there might be loud background noise. You can protect your hearing while still listening to music or podcasts.
Note: There are actually two different eq settings. You can get to the other one by pressing and holding both volume up and down at the same time until the voice says something about eq change. One is substantially better than the other one. However, I forget what eq setting they start on by default.
There are actually 3 eq settings...
Normal, boosted bass and boosted treble.they are preset for mid.
I love the warranty, I had the true OG ones when they barely came out they broke on accident last year I was kind of hesitant to do a claim because it was so long but they honored it and sent me brand new ones with the updated name
I love these things. For sound quality they aren’t the best but the bass gets better when you put ear plugs in. I use them mainly for listening to podcasts and out of all the headphones I use these are the most comfortable.
Ive been using these for years. I work 12 hour shifts in a clean room, so cant access my phone/headphones when working. These are fantastic as i get to still hear everything when i pause, and having earbuds in for 12 hours is insanely uncomfortable.
I absolutely love these. I have eustachian tube dysfunction and these have been a life saver.
I'm on my second pair and love them. I was sad to lose the first pair on vacation. I hate how ear pods fall out when working out.
I own these & I absolutely love them.
I use them when I'm walking, working out and also late at night when I want to watch videos on my phone when the wife is asleep.
I have had the Aftershox Aeropex model for about 5-6 years and before that I had an older model that I accidentally left on an airplane. I love them. They are great for running, as they hold up well against sweat and are safer because they do not block outside sounds. I want to be able to hear my surroundings. Also, for some races, they ban any headphones that block your ability to hear your surroundings. As you said, the music quality is limited, but they are not trying to compete with headphone build for audiophiles.
I have two pairs of Shokz (one with a boom mic (which is more clear) and one without that's an older generation) and I love them. The sound quality is fine, but not amazing. The newer generation headset definitely has better audio quality than the old pair I have. The battery life on both is amazing. I get way more than 8hrs out of both of mine - I guess it depends on how much you have the volume up. As for the proprietary cable, I normally agree, but the magnetic charging cable on the newer headsets is a big improvement over the micro USB on the older headsets, in my opinion.
I use them for two things:
1. I'm in meetings all day long at work and these are way more comfortable than having something on or in my ears for hours at a time. They work fine for calls.
2. I'm also blind, so they let me go out and listen to music or spoken directions from Google Maps, etc. without compromising safety. It's really important for me to be able to hear people/traffic.
I got these 2 years ago because I had eczema in my ears and all ear buds were making my ears itch like crazy. These are still working great and, if you don’t count slightly worse audio quality, they don’t really have any downsides.
What if you’re wearing a certain hairstyle? I guess you can’t use them?
@@sushimitten I haven't had any trouble
I was skeptical of these but took the plunge and can't go back. Worth every penny, super comfortable and the battery lasts a long time. I take them every time I go running
After seeing this video, I went and got myself a pair for work. They came in fast with shipping, and I tested them out today. They were astounding, just perfect! They do miss some lower notes but they pick up on almost everything I listen to… on top of that, I am partially deaf in my left ear. These somehow made the tune equal on both sides of my head, a feat that hasn’t happened for me in years. I damn near cried at work while stocking!
Thanks for reviewing this life changing ear apparatus, and bringing them to my attention!
Very interesting review, James! Love your freaking reviews!
Thanks for making the EQ version of the music. You are the first person I've seen do that in their review and it is a huge help in deciding to buy them or not.
Replicating what other commenters are saying, been using these since the previous version. And there is a noticeable improvement from the Titanium to the Air... Titanium had lower volume and the tickling effect came up earlier, it got annoying overtime. :P
So, I really started using these neckband style headphones years ago with Sony's NWZ line, basically because it was the only thing that stayed in my ears during runs, because I sweat a lot. I tried a whole ton of brands, types, styles and whatnot until I got to the NWZ line.
But I also have problems with earbuds, in ear and cup style headphones for the exact same reason - sweat. Not only those get filthy, but also they promote pimples and grossness in ear, with ear wax problems and whatnot. I still have my last NWZ phones for swimming, which also has been ages I don't do, but just in case I start over again. xD
These bone conduction phones are not cheap, but they aren't too far away from the Sony NWZ line, and so I decided to risk and take the jump with no way to test them before buying.
In the end, I'm very satisfied. I don't need to have something stuck in my ears anymore, the ambient awareness is something I actually like having, and the only complaints I have are what James already said - I don't like much that it uses a proprietary cable for charging though I understand why they did it. Sticking a standard USB-C connector would take space and sacrifice water resistance a bit... given my sweat problem, I'd rather it stay as sealed as possible. :P
Kinda the same issue for smartwatches.
The Sony NWZ line also uses a proprietary connector, pogo pin style, so it wasn't a surprise for me anyways.
Music quality is indeed better with headphones, but it's not that bad with bone conduction... in fact, it's kinda surprising how good the bone conduction thing works all things considered. I was expecting things to be way more muffled and muddy, like hearing inside a tank of water or something, but nope, it works very well.
One thing to note though - don't think you are going to enjoy music well if the ambient you are in is too noisy. Not a problem with the tech, it's just a problem with the overlap. If you take those on a run along noisy streets for instance, you'll probably need some ear plugs to focus on the music.
Alas, I haven't been running, jogging, swimming or doing much these days anymore, and the only situation I really use it these days is when I'm out and about by myself, and when I play games with friends. Works great as a headset, though pairing can be finnicky... there is some weird thing about Bluetooth devices where it's easy to make them connect as a headset device with low sound qualify, but hard if you want high sound quality plus mic.
Still, it's an easy thing to go for if you want a headset without wires working pronto.
Also use it on trips when I'm by myself to watch RUclips and other stuff without bothering others... if you turn the volume of those high enough, there might be a little bit of sound bleed, but I don't think it's audible enough to bother even people who are seated right by your side.
Oh, these phones have a multipoint Bluetooth connection mode which lets you connect to multiple devices at once... it'll only take audio from one of them, but this allows you to have them connected say, to a smartphone and laptop at the same time, with one taking priority over the other when there's incoming audio. Something that is not advertised much, but it's there.
Anyways, my two cents.
Last thing to note though - the Shokz Air is not the latest model, though it's also the one I have. Shokz released a new line after this one, and the advertised improvement is exactly the bass... can't say if it delivers or not since I don't have them, but I've been itching to get one. xD
Oh, thanks for doing these. Ive always wondered if they were any good or not!
Great review, as per usual. Buuuut, we need more outtakes!
The timing of this video lines up perfectly. My earbuds started acting up so I went looking for new ones and found out about bone conduction. I can't wear just any earbuds so the most common style isn't optional. Management is getting onto us about having anything in our ears on the floor but now I can listen to my music all I want and you can't do anything about it, Lance!
It's not for audiophiles but it's perfect for a lot of situations where you need to hear your surroundings and I'm glad this is an option. They're so comfortable too. I've never had headphones that didn't get uncomfortable after a few hours before now. I'm sold.
I'm getting flashbacks from the DankPods video about these.
I've used shockz for years now. Pre covid I worked in an open office, at the time I bought what I think were the 1st generation that charged with a mini USB cable - they worked real well and I could listen to podcasts and if something happens in the office.
After covid I got work that was 100 pct remote, I got the shockz with a mic arm and I think 2nd generation magnetic USB like you have here - they work well in meetings and also in datacenter that also allow me to use ear buds to block intense fan noise whilst still able to talk to people.
More recently I broke a pair and bought latest normal ones that I think are 3rd generation and have usbc charge cable. Seems to charge quicker too.
I swear by these headsets, kinda ok for music but real good for voice and podcasts.
6:41 trust me it’s better. I also had an older version that had a micro usb and having to remove the little cover and getting the plug in was a little annoying.
Oh yeah, I still have that original version, and this looks much easier to use.
I had the older version, and one of the nice things about having a mini usb was the ease of charging, the current lower end version still uses usb C and the little cover is even more difficult to remove.. I can see me anyway with a magnetic cord not having the charging cable around when I need it , forgetting it on a trip , losing it in a library etc...and I can't just pop to any store and grab a replacement USB cable or fish out an extra one from some other device.
That's great you did this one. I always wondered about those headphones.
I'm glad you saved me grief as I would have bought them for jogging and been disappointed by the lack of bass. The eq you showed illustrates it well.
On the other hand, looks great for jogging while listening to podcasts or motivational speeches.
Thank you!
They get better with time. Once used to them you'll start to actually hear the frequency range you didn't notice at first. I too thought it sounded like audio from a phone speaker placed inside a tin can and thought I wasted $180 on my aeropex, but over time I came to love. And with the IPX rating of aeropex I could use them in the shower. My Open Run Pro do provide much better sound but their IPX is much lower.
I bought a pair of cheap "earcuffs" that clip on to the cartilage from aliexpress, something like £3. They are way better than I was expecting and they're TWS as well. So comfortable I forgot I was wearing them.
Been a fan of this company for a few years. They're great for cycling, working out, or any job where you need to be able to hear people but also want to listen to music or podcasts or whatever like at a restaurant. Super comfortable and easy to forget you're even wearing them.
Ditto, my wife actually reminds me I still have these things on even when I'm not listening to anything. They're extremely comfortable.
I bought Lenovo bone conduction headphones off Temu and I love them. Gonna upgrade to more expensive ones that playback audio from multiple devices.
I started with the Aftershokz Aeropex (their previous brandname) I recently upgraded to the Shokz Opencomm2 as when cycling I talk to family on the phone and the mic on the Aeropex was not good with wind, the Opencomm works well to reduce wind noise. The audio isn't great but it's good enough for me for having something to listen to and keeping my ears open to hear the world around me.
I was wondering how well these worked for cycling. Thanks!
the openfits sound good and allow external noise
@@Briaaanz for audio they're fine, and they feel fine with helmet and glasses. If you're planning to talk on the phone while cycling go for the opencomm2
The one caution they mention is that if you have the volume up it will definitely affect your ability to hear things around you. I tried using mine on the bicycle and wasn't really comfortable with how it changed my awareness.
@@kenmoum162 very good point
Ooh neat a review I can contribute to!! I also have an older model... Mine are so old in fact that they're from the company's previous brand name, Aftershokz. They are my first pair, I've been using them off an on for over a decade and they still go strong. My 100% use is while cycling, that way I can still listen to traffic as necessary while also catching podcasts, music, whatever. I've used my headphones in at least 6 different states, on 3 different continents, across multiple century rides including the HHH100. They've never failed to be perfect right off the charger in all that time. They might seem pricey, but they hold up so well that I wouldn't hesitate to invest in them again when that becomes necessary. Honestly they are by far the best headphones I've ever owned.
This is the best review I’ve ever watched not for this specific product but just a product in general! Thank you so much for the work you put into your video and review ❤
I used to work at amazons datacenters and they had a high security system where we were to go through a metal detector before going into the rooms. We also had to wear earplugs because the rooms were very loud and they allowed headphones but only specifically this one and a few others. I loved it it worked perfect
I have had these for 7 years
just now on my second pair. I also think it depends on which airshoks you get. They have different models. Love them.❤❤❤❤
Before the pandemic I went through 3 noise canceling headphones in my attempt to keep outside noise away from my music. On the bus, some folks would sit there having a conversation (more like screaming) via the speaker phone. On the subway (NYC), there were the same problems as well as the whole subway noise problem. The problem with nc headphones is that they don't consider the human voice to be 'noise' so I'd still hear all the crap. Obviously these bone conduction units aren't aimed at solving my problem. I've only seen them in movies & tv where teams are coordinating their movements but still want to be able to hear the regular stuff. I appreciate your effort in testing them (and of course all the other reviews you do).
Yess these are great! It's a weird feeling listening to podcasts and someone starts talking to you.
I've been using this brands products for years now and am a big believer in them. If I really want to get into some music I'll wear my good over the ears headset but for casual listening these do just fine for me. My main use for them though is as a wireless headset for making and taking calls, in which case they are perfect for me since I can wear them all day and they aren't in my ears irritating them. And as another user commented you can get better sound out of them by using earplugs, still not hi-fi but better.
Bone induction headphones can be great for a lot of reasons, especially for people who have hearing impairment. However one warning is that anyone with bad anemia it can cause bad bruising. You wouldn't think it's strong enough, but prolonged use can be bad
Thanks for the interesting review 👍 👍
Good review❤
Love these! Have had several versions, mostly for listening to books and podcasts and to phone conversations. Only dislike is that you can't really lie down wearing them
I flip them around when laying down. So they go under your chin. I actually think they sound louder and clearer this way.
They truly do suck if you care about the sound quality of your music though as they have no bass, and if you turn them up enough to actually hear them, then they can leak sound so others around you can hear them like a buzzing cheap phone speaker.
I have these they work perfect
When I think about bone conduction, I think of those music-playing toothbrushes, haha.
The sleeping check is such an appreciated touch!
Oh my God you brought me back! My dad was a mailman back in the '90s and he used to listen to the radio on his bone phones. I used to love playing with them. I remember they broke one time and he had to have them repaired and they took forever to be repaired but he got them back. He might still have them
Wasn't expecting Shinedown to be used for testing the controls but I'm here for it
I use these every single day and they are the best headphones I have ever used. In the shower, running, day-to-day around the house, driving. It is amazing and doesn't cause ear pain or that "clogged up" feeling from having in earbuds for prolonged periods of time. I highly recommend these.
As if you shower
jk 😇
Omg honey you wear them in the shower?
I have a set of them, and I bought a set for my mother who loves to walk and listen to podcasts.
Oh hey, first time I actually have a device you review lol. I have tinnitus and these are a godsend. Yes, the music quality isn't that great but they cause much less strain on my ears. I also love them for my work at an office since I can hear people talk to me perfectly without lowering the volume or doing that awkward "remove one earbud" move. I still have some nice Sennheisers for my home/lone time for music but these work great everywhere else. One minor grip I have tho is the bluetooth sometimes seems finicky, specially when you use them on multiple devices, sometimes I have to turn off the bluetooth completely of one device because for some reason these headphones keep getting paired to my laptop. On the other hand, my phone goes from car speakers to these headphones smooth as butter, I can be listening to something through my phone on my car and as soon as I turn off the engine the headphones take over.
It’s quite accurate that the sound would be ‘midrange’. Bone doesn’t conduct the higher and lower frequencies as well as air does, so it is going to be limited by physics. Speech is midrange, so it’s makes sense that it’s better suited for podcasts than music.
I was stoked for this one
thank you for this very indepth review
As I bought 3/4 Shokz Titanium, I love these headphones. Just a cons, and two curiosity:
- Unfortunately, they are really delicate and it's easy to break them if you put them in a bag with some weight on and no case (that's why I bought so many of them). Exert caution and treat them well, they will reward you.
- The first week or two that you use them for the first time, they can cause inflammation and a bit of itching with intensive use. With time it will stop and also if you don't use them for a year.
- If you don't hear well, putting a finger in one of your ears will boost the sound. I know, it's strange but I used this method a lot of times when the call was not of great quality.
I absolutely love shinedown! I'm going to the show this weekend also!
I got mine nearly 2 years ago and love them. They have changed the design as my play button is so easy to use. For the first 6 months I played music daily.
I don’t do ear buds as they don’t fit properly so these are great. And bar being slightly lower volume no issues.
Good review. I own a previous generation of these and the only thing i would add is that even though mine are blue, people don't pay attention to them and you need to be prepared for people assuming you are talking to them or thin air.
I have version pro and one of best hardware I purchased. You can tilt them in a way that headphones sits in your ear (back part goes higher) so you can lay in bed, wear hat etc. Useful when you walk next to busy street as they sounds 2x stronger. Quick charging, days of use (12h for pro so perfect for dog walking).
Happy to see video that promote those :)
Got mine in March for work in an office and love them. Does good on music, but when playing my drums here at home, I use good JBL over ear headphones with hearing protection.
I have several pairs of these and love them. But I think I like the newer "Open Ear Air Conduction" type headphones better because the sound quality is at a higher level. As an aside, the proprietary cable for Shokz is necessary to get the water and sweat resistance. Unlike other earbuds and stuff, they don't have a case that acts as a charging center. Having a charging case means the earbuds themselves can be sealed and you still get water and sweat resistance.
I've recently started trying "Air Conduction" open ear headphones like the Oladance open ear air conduction headphones which are IPS67 and charge in a case (USB-C) which doesn't recharge the headphones like other earbuds... it doesn't need to, the Oladance have an 18 native battery life! They sit outside your ear so you can still hear the surroundings but they actually have speaker drivers you get better audio. They are as expensive of the Shokz or even Air Pods, but even so I prefer them because I don't like putting something in my ear.
Still, nothing beats my Bose 700 Noise Cancelling when I am travelling or my Airpod pros for calling with my iPhone or using my iPad. Nothing integrates as well with the apple eco system than then air pod pros.
The OpenMove model I have has a USB C port with a cover to protect said port while the headphones are in use. I'm not sure if the current OpenMove headphones still have that tho
I used to work in the oilfield and gold mining industries and headphones like these have always been my go to. That way I can still be aware of my surroundings and walkie, or put in ear plugs for loud noises but still hear my music. Love these.
Great review. I have four pairs of these. I use them more than any of my other headphones for the reasons you mentioned.
I've used mine for years. I use them at work everyday.
Been using these for years now, love them. Use them every day.
I’ve had these headphones for about two three years now I have the original version which were called aeropex before the product and company name change it did take some getting used to. For example like he said in the video the multifunction button that you use to play pause skip and reverse did take me some time to find. However once I got used to them by pretty much wearing them every day it’s second nature for me to go right to the button first try. Because they aren’t sitting in your ears there is a significant downgrade in sound quality however when I’m walking my neighborhood this helps keep me safe and hear cars around me. I highly recommend this product if you are highly active or just always on the move one of the best purchases I have ever made.
I have an old pair of the aftershokz. I like them. I have tiny ear canals and ear buds do not work for me. I don't like over-the-ear. They are too bulky for me. However, the sound is different for sure. Also, they have changed to charging port. Mine is a mini plug. I think that's what it's called. Thanks for the review James.
Love the content!! Could you please PERHAPS review the AIR HOOD it would be very nice for my tiny kitchen if it works as advertised
I have had these and an older version for the past 6 years. I love them and use them at least 6 hours every day!
I have Bose glasses now that I use all the time but I really loved the bone conduction ones for work (IT office job).
I work at an auto auction house. I need to be able to hear the vehicles around me. The simplicity of the button on the left side to pause and play, answer calls, and end calls is fantastic. As a work headphone, it's amazing. For audiofiles, it's a good trade off.
I've had a pair of aftershokz bone connected headphones for over 6 years. I love them ! I also have a pair Bose series 45 headphones !
I’ve had a pair for years. I call them my “bone phones”
fantastic review... loved the EQ simulation. If that does approximate the sound, then wow, you REALLY lose a lot of lows and highs. Regardless, I can see why people like those things.
have had them for years. a must if you run
Try them with the included ear plugs!! It's a game changer! Also, order the mini version and then you can lay on your back, more comfortably.
with the earplugs do you still hear traffic?
@markbajek2541 that's a fair question. I'm not the guy to answer that though. I was just referring to how it brings the bass to life and increases volume so you can hear it without the intense buzzing. I can say that with the plugs in, I really have to moderate my volume to hear ambient sound at work.
Thank you for your information on these headphones. I have had these headphones for a year now and I love them. I do not like headphones that go in my ear because my ears are tiny and they always fall out. I have used my fast smart charger and it actually charged faster for some reason.
I have a different model but love them. I work in a factory and am able to wear them and still remain PPE compliant.
I've had a pair of these for about 3 or 4 years now, and I love them.
Idk if you or anyone remembers the Kickstarter ORII. Is was a ring that you wear on your finger and you just press your finger to your head for bone conduction just like where these are. It really just ended up being more of a speaker and you could hear it outside of the small device, though it's clever. Glad to see it's come a long way, these look cool
I have 2 pairs of these headphones. I use them at work to listen to podcasts. I can still hear my phone if it rings or people who talk to me. Love these so much!!!
i bought a pair of these a while ago and i love to listen to podcast or audio book and just go to sleep. they dont fall out and dont stab when you lay on your side.
I have the After Shokz Comms, and I love them.
I have the original aftershokz for my running, I love them. I really want to get the newer ones.
On my list to try these out! I have very small ear canals, so ear buds never fit well or comfortably (even with smallest fittings i can find). And curious if can work with motorcycle helmet--like that others say the sound is better while wearing ear plugs, which is a must when riding!
I've tried a similar product called the "OPENEAR Two-ear sports Bluetooth headset bone conduction air conduction ear-hanging music headset". I ordered mine through an ad that promoted it as technology based on a design used by the USArmy to relay orders while being able to hear their surroundings. I was unimpressed with them, but mine seemed tighter around the ears than yours and seemed to partially overlap my ear canal. I have since given them to my mom and she loves them for work at her office.
I have since switched to the RayCon Everyday Earbuds (#NotSponcered) and I love them! I know you said you don't like things you stick into your ears, but they also allow you to hear your surroundings through an "Awareness mode" and are much more discrete and feel much more secure.
I'm pretty sure the real product is way better than the cheap Chinese knock off garbage you tried, just like quality earbuds are way better than the cheap Chinese knock offs with the raycon brand attached.
@@DragonLN Raycon, a "Chinese knock off"? Then what's the official?
I have the openruns (or whatever they used to be called, since it has the AFTERSHOKZ branding on it) and just bought their upper tier one as well. I like them, the upper tier one is better, but barely has SWEAT protection. ONE THING I do love about Shokz is that they do offer two sizes. WHICH is a BOON for me, since I gots a melon of a head. I have tried offbrand Bone Conduction before and they don't fit. The large shokz are almost TOO BIG with about 1.5in of band protruding from the back. GOOD JOB Shokz. I like the OLADANCE offering as well. Especially their newest ones.
I had a couple pairs. I loved them, however in both pair I had the transducer came loose inside and rattled and sounded awful. That was in less than a year of use. The concept is great, but I was not happy with the durability. The warranty replaced the first pair but I decided not to replace them again the second time and switch to LG Tones, still going strong with daily use after a year.
On a similar note, Transparency and Adaptive modes on the Airpods Pro 2 are really great and you can still keep them in your ears.
I'd like to see you try the oladance OWS (gen 2 or pro), I love those those headphones, in my opinion, it's the (only) best open-ear headphones I've ever used.
I recommend trying the 'Pro' model.. the bass is noticeably better! I stopped using my headphones AND earpods for my Shokz Pro instead and it's hard to go back.
I use a similar version at work. I get just over 8 hours of play connected to 2 phones. I keep the volume very low for music as I may be talking to people face to face and I can still enjoy the music. The phone I use for calls is at a higher volume and works well in most instances as well. I would certainly recommend that anyone who needs to be aware of their surroundings get a version of these as the price point isn't very high and enjoy.
would love to see you do a follow up on audio glasses that use this same techology like bose, razer, amazon echo etc.
I had gotten a pair of these a few years back and had to return them as they gave me terrible headaches. I think it might have to do with my history with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome and that's where the bone conduction takes place.
Most of these come with a set of ear plugs. You might find it then sounds different. Great video as always and i can tell you. For us these can not be beat for streaming. Sitting at your desk streaming with headphones use to give michelle a headache. We have never used anything since in our streams.
I had about 20 smart watches at one time of varying prices, and ONE of them had the Shokz connector, and it was a pretty popular brand. Can't remember which one.
It looked similar to my husband's Garmin charger which is of course different than either of my Garmin chargers, or the Garmin GPS charger
I love Shinedown! Question: it looks like you could carry on a conversation without having to mute. True?
I watched this on my shokz, great review, I would say, as someone who is not an audiophile I find the music quality to be pretty amazing, people shouldn't expect these to be cappy headphones for safety, they do sound great. They're amazing for construction cause a lot of times you can't play music on jobsite through speakers or wear two in ear headphones but no one has ever questioned these. People should be aware though if your music is loud and someone starts talking to you, you will need to pause your music and ask them to start over, it's kinda like being in a room with loud music playing. The opposite is true too, if you're in a loud environment you'll need to turn these puppies up, it doesn't just beam the sound right into your brain.
I also find they work better in bed if you lay on your back, you just need to adjust them slightly, but when you're on your side pressing them into your temple distorts the sound and makes them way louder, and I worry it'll resonate through the pillow so that they're more audible to my wife, though she says she's never heard them.
These things are awesome. I've had a pair of them. I love that I can walk down the street, hear people walking up behind me, and still hear my music. (I live in downtown Toronto, so, hearing people sneaking up on you, is important.)
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