A review of the newest bone conduction headphones

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raybo
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A review of the newest bone conduction headphones

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In 2012, I started a thread about a review I did of bone conduction headphones. I like how they worked but didn't like their design.

In January, 2016, I had the opportunity to follow-up on this review by using the newest, wireless bone conduction headphones offered by Aftershokz.

I've written a new review of these newest bone conduction headphone. For those interested. They are quite pricey ($130), but I really like them.

Some highlights of the review:

The headphones are wireless, which is a real improvement over wired earbuds.

Controlling the audio is easier using the button next to my ears than the controller on the earbud wire.

They work as advertised. I could hear my audio clearly and also any ambient sound.

They use an on-board battery and can operate about 6 hours on a charge.

They require Bluetooth.

Like earbuds, you can receive and make calls with them.

They aren't adjustable and with certain kinds of clothes (those with high collars) the "slapping" can be a bit annoying.
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andymiller
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Re: A review of the newest bone conduction headphones

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raybo wrote:They work as advertised.


Your head vibrates? :?
raybo
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Re: A review of the newest bone conduction headphones

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andymiller wrote:
raybo wrote:They work as advertised.


Your head vibrates? :?


I think it is more some bones in your head vibrate. You can't actually feel the vibrations unless you turn the volume up full.
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Cunobelin
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Re: A review of the newest bone conduction headphones

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Big, bulky and will interfere with some helmet designs


I'm out
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