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    Everything You Need to Know About Open-ear Headphones

    Shokz May 26

    The world went from wired headsets to something as versatile and compact as True wireless headphones. It’s no surprise that the world of audio and speakers has developed a lot over the past decade, and there are inventions that we never really thought were possible. Well, add open-ear headphones to the very top of the list. There’s a good chance you saw someone wearing them on the go.

    But, these little pieces of tech don’t look the part. You probably just mistook it for a hearing aid. So, if you’ve never been properly introduced to open-ear headphones, you’re at just the right place. Here’s all the good and bad you need to know about these headphones.

    What are Open-Ear Headphones?

    As the name suggests, headphones that aren’t meant to cover or block the ears completely and isolate the sounds coming are called open-ear headphones. They allow you to immerse into the music while still being fully aware of your surroundings. Folks that run or walk outside are huge fans of open-ear headphones because of the added benefit of safety. You’re getting the full taste of your music without the fear of getting in an accident because of your lack of awareness of your surroundings.

    Open-Ear Headphones – Bone Conduction Technology

    Bone conduction is the name of the technology that allowed open-ear headphones to become a possibility. The concept of this type of hearing dates back around to the 16th century when Beethoven discovered that you could hear through a rod when placed between your teeth. His findings became the base of hearing aids a few hundred years in the future.

    During bone conduction, you’re using a device that bypasses your eardrum and sends vibrational signals directly to your inner ear. It does require a pretty tight fit between the device and the wearer to be effective, but no matter how hard you try, the experience is a bit… different from what we’re used to. It can’t provide sounds as consistently as normal headphones can, so there is definitely going to take some time getting used to bone conduction.

    Now that you know a little bit about these headphones let’s talk about why people like them.

    The Advantages of Open-Ear Headphones

    Immerse in Both Visual and Actual Sounds

    As said earlier, unlike most modern headphones, open-ear headphones don’t take you away from the real world and put you into a new one. You’re fully able to understand everything and everyone around you, which can have a fair bit of perks. Let’s suppose you for a run in the local park. You won’t get startled every time there’s a cycler behind you and can dodge them easily. You could be a student walking around campus but don’t want to fully block out everything and actually talk to people. Throw a pair of open-ear headphones on, and you can vibe as you work. The possibilities are truly endless.

    Sounds Amazing with Certain Type of Music

    The beauty of open-ear headphones really shows on a certain type of music. Put on these headphones and start listening to some classical music, especially those with high frequency. According to our survey, many of our customers are using them for podcasts and audiobooks, which they will be enjoying a more clear voice. The experience will be out of this world, and it will be the best you’ve ever had. The noise from the rest of the world really adds to experiences and enhances it to an unimaginable extent.

    Keeps Your Ears Cleaned

    Don’t like dirty in-ear headphones and how they produce a build-up of bacteria on the inside of your ear? Well, you’re not the only one. The most disgusting part is actually the bacteria that grow inside the headphones, and we just keep sticking it in again and again, especially after training and built a warm and wet safe house for bacteria. This is a huge no-no. But, if you’re using open-ear headphones, this isn’t an issue at all. Open-ear headphones go around the top of your ear instead of going inside, providing a seamless and hygienic touch to your tunes.

    Headsets go a completely opposite direction when it comes to comfort, while in-ear headphones don’t hold it as much of a priority either. They’re not easy to wear for extended periods of time, and even a headphone enthusiast can get annoyed by them at times. Open-ear Headphones are an absolute blessing for folks that just aren’t used to other types of headphones. You can put one on for hours on end without getting irritated by the sleek and lightweight design of most of these headphones. You’ll probably just put them on and forget about it.

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