The best running headphones for increased spatial awareness are bone conduction headphones and when it comes to them, nothing beats Aftershokz. And the new Aftershokz OpenMove are the brand's best-value bone conduction headphones to date.
Everyone likes to listen to music when they exercise, but some types of exercise, such as running and cycling outdoors, require more "spatial awareness," which means they need to be more aware of their surroundings in order to avoid hazards. on the road. Bone conduction headphones "create" music by ringing your cheekbones and exposing your ears so you can listen to music without compromising your hearing.
How do they work? Basic characteristics
Bone conduction headphones are not to everyone's liking. As clear as they sound, the headphones are no match for the best noise-canceling headphones that deliver sound by resonating the air around the ears and also covering it at the same time.
The truth is that these are not supposed to replace 'normal' hearing aids, but instead give active people the option to enjoy music or listen to podcasts when exercising without risking their lives by blocking their hearing.
Aftershokz OpenMove doesn't sound very clear despite using Premium Pitch 2.0 technology, but considering you're listening to music using a cable that runs around your ear rather than a controller in or on top of it, it's pretty impressive. OpenMove doesn't sound as good as Aftershokz Aeropex either, but it costs almost twice as much. Openmove is much more compact and lighter than the old Aftershokz Titanium headset.
Sound clarity aside, the Aftershokz OpenMove has a lot to offer. For one thing, it's super lightweight – the OpenMove weighs just 29 grams and is only slightly bulkier than the Aeropex mentioned above. The OpenMove also has a 6 hour battery life (10 day standby mode) and three EQ modes as well (standard mode, 'voice reinforcement' and ear plug mode).
It can also be paired with multiple devices and switching between these devices is easy too. You don't have to worry about the OpenMove getting sweaty or wet, as it's IP55 rated, which means it 's dust and water resistant (but not waterproof, of course).
Included in the package are the Aftershokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones, a USB-C charging cable, a carrying bag, a user manual and a pair of earplugs in case you really want to get away from your surroundings, something That could be very useful when using headphones in the gym or on the subway.
Price and release date
The headphones are available to purchase via their official website (albeit in pounds), in slate gray or alpine white colorways.
You can also find them available on Amazon for € 89.95 .
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