Bone Conduction Headphones - Pros vs. Cons

[@jessicagoldstein7380]

Allow me to add a 5th reason: safety. I was looking for earbuds that would stay in my ears after wasting money on expensive ones that hurt and popped out. Bone conduction headphones were what the folks at my local running store suggested, and after using them for a week I see why. I can listen to my music same as ever, they stay put no matter how much I sweat, and I can also hear other runners, bikes, cars, and animals coming from behind. I am sold! Thank you for explaining how this technology works.

[@ShawnErroneous]

I have nerve damage in one of my ears from a skull fracture ( wear your helmets when skateboarding kids!) Its left me with like 30% hearing in that one ear, I can hear but can't make out what is being said or where sound is coming from. Will these improve my hearing or will it just be a bunch of noise?

[@toontownlegomaster]

its crazy too cause this isn't a new technology.

[@etourdizzy]

@@ShawnErroneous it won’t improve your overall hearing but if you have hearing loss, you will be able to listen to music, podcast, etc better since the vibrations go through your bones and tissue.

[@70millimeter]

I definitely agree with that 5 reason: I like being able to be aware of what is happening in the environment when I'm listening to a podcast while walking. Don't want to get run over.

[@pghsanta]

I tried ear buds but the plastic tip kept getting stuck in my ear

[@aumusicgroup7446]

Cons start at 6:26 if anyone else wanted to skip straight to that, like myself

[@paddy1382]

Thank you sr.

[@SchaefferFriend]

Thanks!

[@gotavideo]

Did you try bone conduction headphones, yet? What you recommend?

[@Draniari328]

Regret after

[@avidyoutuber4952]

If you want the Bass experience - put the earplugs on. This simulates the noise cancellation of the typical earbuds but it negates the whole purpose of hearing what is happening around you which is annoying for me as a cyclist and is ultimately UNSAFE. I just bought a pair of Openmove by Aftershokz today and took it on a bike ride and absolutely loved it. No ear stress, fits perfectly in my helmet with sunglasses. I can listen to music and make calls and hear my Varia warn me of incoming vehicles from behind. Thumbs up totally !

[@marwanmostafaequestrian8859]

Another advantage of bone conduction hearing devices is that they do not cover the ear (you already mentioned that part) but what you didn't mention is that it actually complies with traffic laws, for example, in Denmark you're not allowed to cycle with earphones on as it causes accidents when you can't quite hear the traffic around you. but with bone conduction, that's not a problem at all cause you're not covering the ear.

[@psp420bam]

Wonder if Denmark can fine you even if using the ambient sound feature many earbuds like my Sony extra bass sports wf-sp800n have

[@bobbythomas2177]

One of my pros: doesn't increase the heat in your ears as with the traditional closed-back headphones. I've experienced rapid ear wax buildup and I've heard that covered ears yield faster microbial growth. Another pro Is that when I'm working with these on, I don't have to take them off to turn around and acknowledge another person or their conversation.

[@a50ftfall6]

Same I have severe earwax buildup from the heat form headphones

[@gtbigdog3507]

I have experienced itching and infection with earbuds. I love my earbuds and don’t like taking time off. Also working from home earphones are a necessity

[@ihatekillerclowns]

you got gluey ears mate

[@monmon102]

Really glad to hear this review from an audiologist! It is encouraging to hear that these are safe from a health standpoint. I am considering these for running--as a female I don't like to run without an awareness of my environment, but my runs are getting awfully boring. I have TMJ issues, so one of my concerns was the potential for the vibration to agitate my jaw. I think I will have to try them out for myself, but it was encouraging to hear that when you were working out you didn't seem to notice the vibration. Thanks for the video!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Hey Monica. You shouldn't feel the vibration and it won't aggravate your TMJ. Watch my video on TMJ pain for a simple stretch to help your TMJ.

[@lindafoster5075]

@@DrCliffAuD do I’m

[@williamsalmon2195]

I suffer from chronic otitis media and a discharging ear. Getting my aftershokz titanium headset allows me to fully hear the music. I'm a happy camper now

[@TheJordanLp1]

Is the pressure annoying? I have a slight conductive hearing loss just enough that I have trouble with earbuds now and I was wondering about the titaniums

[@williamsalmon2195]

@@TheJordanLp1 I've learned to deal with the pressure.

[@kac7100]

Hi! I was recently diagnosed with chronic otitis media and was curious how you have been treating/maintaining it? Also if you found any long term health cons with using conduction headphones!

[@micahgrauel8770]

Thanks for this. As a blind person with a conductive hearing issue, I have to use these in order to properly hear sound from my left ear. I use these with voiceover, apples built-in screen reader, and I even use them when I’m in the mix using djay Pro.

[@marcotown73]

Does it help you hear conversation when not listening to music?

[@anilkashid-m1m]

00:01 Bone conduction headphones work differently than traditional headphones 01:07 Bone conduction headphones stimulate the cochlea directly by vibrating the skull. 02:14 Bone conduction headphones are ideal for people with conductive hearing loss. 03:18 Bone conduction devices don't require anything inside the ear canal and are suitable for people with conductive hearing loss or sensitive ears. 04:20 Bone conduction headphones have less chance of damaging your hearing compared to other types of headphones. 05:20 Bone conduction headphones offer cool new technology but are not yet mainstream. 06:24 Bone conduction headphones can be uncomfortable and may not fit well depending on an individual's anatomy. 07:29 Bone conduction headphones are ideal for individuals with conductive hearing loss.

[@VictorGarcia00]

I just found your channel today and subscribed! I lost my hearing on my left ear about six years back due to an inner ear virus, I have about 10% of my hearing capacity remaining. I saw an article earlier today for the aftershokz titanium, which I read up on and some reviews. After work I ran to a pharmacy that had a demo and I could not believe it but they worked. I could care less about the overall sound quality when I could actually hear music from my left ear again. It absolutely amazing. Anyway I did some KZbin searching for an aftershokz review and deafness and it lead me here. Thank you so much for covering this. You've made my night.

[@deadcatlives6931]

Just got mine delivered, unfortunately I have to charge them first. Hope they work.

[@shmokealot778]

@@deadcatlives6931 did they?

[@deadcatlives6931]

@@shmokealot778 slightly

[@deadcatlives6931]

But when there is nothing and then you have a small something.

[@stanhuie3836]

Bone conduction headsets are especially good for any situation in public where you want to be aware of your surroundings. You don't have the best sound quality, but can be aware of what's going on around you. I wear the Trekz Aftershokz headset for road cycling because in the ear headsets are dangerous. They block your hearing vehicle traffic. Because of that our cycling club disallows their use for our group rides. I would also recommend them for folks who run or walk on biking/walking paths. Nothing is more irritating than coming up behind a runner on a path and shouting "on your right" and having them not be able to hear you because their ears are plugged up with a headset. This would also be applicable for individuals walking around streets and traffic. A company called "Coros" has now also come out with this technology built into cycling helmets.

[@macolganjames5937]

Stan Huie hi. Do these fit well with glasses / cycling glasses . Thanks.

[@failfast4699]

Yep exactly safety is a huge one. And for that reason many running, cycling etc events are banning over-the-ear but allow bone conducting

[@MaryfromCA]

No problem wearing with glasses.

[@illogik]

Not an issue anymore as many in ear headphones offer mics that amplify the ambient sound around you, allowing you to hear your surroundings better, like bone conduction headphones.

[@powerpopaholic876]

illogik with less directionality than aeropex

[@alexmiranda3500]

I work at a power plant and around very loud equipment so hours and hours of walking and taking logs gets so dull. I love audio books and podcasts and bone conduction headphones were an absolute perfect tool. I looked at headphone ear plug combinations but I didn’t want to just plug my ears and drown everything out because I do need to hear my surroundings and my radio. Also ear plug headphone combo’s have a lower decibel rating than actual ear plugs and I want to protect my hearing as much as possible. So it works perfectly because I can have my ear plugs in, I can hear my surroundings and radio and the bone conduction headphones work even better with ear plugs, especially when I just use it for spoken word media like books and podcasts

[@jeremycanfield8530]

Super helpful. I had an ear tumor removed (vestibular schwannoma) thus I can only hear out of 1 ear so it was super helpful to know that bone conduction is not a magic pill that would allow hearing in my deaf ear. But I'm still super interested for my good ear so that I can hear traffic when I'm running outside.

[@alextaylor8776]

I know your pain. Over 35 years with just one good ear, the left, car accident when I was 18. Hasn’t really effected me negatively too much. I use Racon earbuds and they work perfectly, highly recommend. Be well.

[@mr.baofeng4769]

I’ve got a pair of aftershokz aeropex’s and I find them to be a decent alternative to my Bose frames tempo’s. Only downside to these types of headphones is that the sub bass is virtually nonexistent.

[@kolqbetech]

They sacrificed the bass for you to be able to be aware of your surroundings

[@KingDavid314]

I've been using bone conduction for a few years now. I've had cheap corded headphones & I have owned all types of Bluetooth ones we well. Even purchased some ear bugs & I can tell you that bone conduction is the best. I can workout with them on, I work outside & they don't slide out of my ears due to sweat or ear wax. Plus I can have them on & still hear my surroundings. They suck for loud nosies like running the lawnmower but they should come with plugs to put in your ears to fix that issue. Drawback: sound quality isn't that great compared to the ear buds or over the ear headphones but hey it's a small sacrifice to gain so much freedom & reliability.

[@maryg.5392]

This is the first time I've heard of bone conduction headphones. Since I've never seen one before, it would have been helpful to see an actual pair in the video and how they sit on your head. Thanks for all your great informative videos!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Hi Julia. Email me at [e-mail] and I'll send you a photo of it on my head.

[@scottmusgrave5735]

Note that bone conduction earphones are annoying to everyone around you. Using them for running or biking is fine, but at the gym and you're gonna piss ppl off.

[@brittaniepicard8209]

@@scottmusgrave5735 why are they annoying to the people around??

[@MikeTrieu]

@@brittaniepicard8209 They leak audio a little bit, but nowhere near as loud to cause the annoyance Scott makes it out to be. The latest ones are even less leaky, so I'm not sure what he's on about.

[@brittaniepicard8209]

@@MikeTrieu thanks for the info considering getting my daughter a pair for school she is hard of hearing and just had the small bones removed from her left ear.

[@KnightRiderKARR]

I have bluetooth bone conduction and i like this hearing method,,i tried a experiment with bone conduction and i downloaded a frequency generator application and i try a 22KHz tone and i heard this frequency and for me that was very impressive and still unbelievable !!! Due to bluetooth it limits at 22KHz (due to 44.1KHz samplerate) after that i tried with piezoelectric sensor as speaker and i touch it next to my ears and i hear maximum at ~40KHz but it hurts and with spectrum analyzer i checked if theres harmonics etc but on the air (normal hearing) i hear at ~19KHz. I dont know if older ages can hear above 20KHz with bone conduction.

[@angedixon41]

Went and got me a pair today now I can finally hear totally!!! Never heard of them until today. Went in best buy for bose companion and guy who helped me out actually had a set on. He has hearing loss as well... so I tried em and so far I'm satisfied with them

[@DrCliffAuD]

Sounds awesome!

[@maggiewaugh418]

I have only just got a pair, I wear glasses and lying on a couch is okay while wearing them with glasses. Don't find ear phones stay in and you can't really hear any one coming into the room. Found that the sound quality is good with my OnePlus phone and I can read at the same time too. Haven't yet had to receive a telephone call on my mobile but should be okay I think. These headphones were under £20 and v good value

[@MrPjcrews]

The absolute best for Tinnitus. Use them daily. I use Aftershock. Cost me $160 compared to $3,000k hearing aid that Kaiser Permanent wanted to sell me. Left ear has always had a loss of hearing. I do like the amplifier option too that is offered in the settings of the software.

[@johnliberty3647]

I would not be able to hear you if it was not for my Aftershokz Trekz Titanium since I have conductive hearing loss.

[@mdrakibuddin6507]

Hello. Does your trekz titanium help in hearing normal conversation? Such as in conference or talking to a colleague or friend. Or it only amplify sound which travel though Bluetooth from the source.

[@johnliberty3647]

@@mdrakibuddin6507 No. It only helps with hearing a computer.

[@erikaminer3445]

As a hearing aid wearer...I have to say I love these. I can keep my hearing aids in and listen to my phone and computer. No taking one out to put another in! So glad I bought a pair. As for sound quality I find it is good for my needs which are audiobooks, meetings and music. My hearing loss is not a conduction loss so hearing of music is not improved with this device and if turned up loud the vibration from the bass is very annoying (even vertigo causing at times). But for my purposes I am so satisfied.

[@stanhuie3836]

I discovered the other day how well the Trex Aftershokz work the other day while shooting at the range. With hear plugs in they worked even better. That impressed me that they really do transmit through the bone.

[@jeffw645]

I’m not with hearing aids yet but saving the money for them now. I have been intrigued and thought these would be a good add on to hearing aids. Thanks for confirming that they do add to an active working environment.

[@Endermen1094]

Out-of curiosity how dues it feel with both hearing aids and these types of headphones

[@bryanhauschild4376]

I just learned of these, and I came to your video from 6 years ago. I guess they still are not mainstream.

[@squigl3z78]

These headphones are blowing my mind bro . I just want to understand these magic headphones

[@tsinius]

Just subbed , finally a review thats technical enough for me thank you I'll be watching your reviews , keep up the good work , and grow your channel so companies start sending you more products to review , good luck

[@sarahdrowns1499]

GdBiker same

[@bobjonas5564]

What about the "thumping" sound that often accompanies running with ear buds that are not completely secured to the ear? Does this type eliminate that?

[@haicao3103]

Very insightful and detailed reviews. Specially on the point you mention about the pressure on the cheekbone. Perfect review

[@jonathanpalma9657]

One more reason is specifically targeted to swimming, it's a bit tricky sometimes to make a perfect seal between the ear and conventional earbuds when swimming. But with bone conduction headphones you don't have to deal with that

[@Patriot_Eke]

Anthrax shots destroyed 90% of half the normal human hearing range for me, so I'm going to give these a try. Your explanation and video was the best one I found. Thank you!

[@StefanMoIyneux]

any update on this? curious how it worked out for you

[@michaelgamble296]

Great introduction to Bone Conduction Headphones. One question though: Do they also double up as 'Hearing Aids'? Do they have microphones? I have to wear hearing aids - and I just found out why for me it is imperative: I listened to the output on my computer to a variable frequency generator and was appalled to find I could not hear any frequency above 700Hz. Until I retired I was a Piano Tuner - in a prestigious Opera House - not only pianos, though, but Harpsichords as well. As my hearing degenerated I turned to getting some expensive hearing aids. Then discovered they distorted the tones I was listening to in a most unfortunate way called 'aliasing'. This is when a tone is modified and caused to have another tone riding on it - like a deep vibrato. This can be adjusted in 'settings' on the hearing aids but with the result that the sound level goes down. Which makes difficulty in tuning Harpsichords in a live environment. Hence my interest in using Bone Conduction Headphones - and - can they be used as hearing aids?? I look forward to your reply Dr. Olson.

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

Hi ! They have microphones for calls , they do not function as real time feedback or hearing aids.

[@dmaifred]

@@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo Some phones have a live listen and adjust function such as boost etc out to headphone/bluetooth so maybe in combination.

[@365jump]

I am in my 60's, work from home on the phone and have hearing loss. I just bought Shokz Open Comm headset using bone conduction. It's remarkable, amazing what a change it is, my hearing is so much better on the phone. Also, they are very comfortable, nothing in my ear.

[@stayuf]

So excited to try these. I have osteostenosis. I've had surgery on one ear but not the other. I started having hearing loss at a very young age. Recently I've started noticing a big difference in one ear verses the other when I am listening to my earbuds. Hopefully this will alleviate some of that difference.

[@sophieoruwan4148]

I just purchased the AFTERSHOKZ OPENCOMM bone conducting headphones and I LOVE IT!! I work 100% remote and am a trainer for a clinical software complany. What that means is I am on a Zoom training session for 6-7 hours a day. I needed to have headphones that not only produced good sound, but were also comfortable. The traditional headphones had iffy mics and my ears sweat at the end of the day. Plus I couldn't hear myself talk clearly and was always talking louder than I needed to. I tried wireless earbuds but after a full day of work my ears hurt. If I wore them for 2 work days in a row, my ear would swell up and become painful to the touch. The bone conducting headphones are a GodSend! I can hear clearly. People on my Zoom calls have said that I sound clear and now my ears are not hurting at all!! I am going to try these on my 83 year old father who has hearing issues to see if they help him as well! Dr. Cliff says that one of the "Cons" to wearing these type of headphones is the pressure you feel. I disagree. Once on, I forget they're there and being able to hear my surroundings and have a lightweight heaedphone is really amazing. I highly recommend!

[@SupermanChad23]

I too have these Aftershokz Opencomm's and I put them on in the morning after I get dressed, and wear them until bedtime nearly every day. I sometimes have to touch my head to see if they have them on because I forget that they're there, often. I love them so much I bought two more pairs I bought another Opencomm and a pair of Aeropex.

[@lkhalfon]

@@SupermanChad23 please help me i have asked in so many shop owners here nobody is able to inform me😢 i would need to pair my opencomm aftershokz with a bluetooth microphone for the user to hear people at home at least 1 person , something like bluetooth minimic 2 of cochlear ( i don't think this last one can be paired with my aftershokz though just a standard bt mike who could emit to my mum aftershokz🙏🙏) thank you for any help 🙏🙏

[@lidarman2]

Funny about comfort. These are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. I have Aeropex so maybe they solved it.

[@gotavideo]

Did they sound good as expected? Are there still good as you brought for the first time?

[@7880bab]

I have the aftershokz aeropex as well and they are great, very comfortable.

[@sophieoruwan4148]

I have the Aftershokz Opencomm and they are amazing for work. I am on Zoom calls for 6-7 hours a day. Super comfortable ( I forget that I have them on) and the sound is clear for me and I sound clear to everyone on the call! Super lightweight!

[@AstronauticaX]

I just ordered mine! Can't wait to get them!

[@NintegaDario]

I've been using Bone Conduction Headphones for quite a few years now; I totally hope more people get them.

[@RedBroski]

I have chronic moderate to severe TMJ pain. Over time it has gotten to the point where I cannot place anything inside of my ears, because the slight bit of pressure causes my joints to swell and cause extreme pain. I am really excited to try out a pair of these so that I can finally enjoy my music again!!

[@radhikabhandari1605]

Thanks a lot for your comments. I have conductive hearing loss and I think they would be great for me.

[@michelinelavoie2086]

I wish you would discuss tinnitus. I have been diagnosed with this problem and after an audio test was told that I had hearing loss. I find myself asking what?, way too often. Please help me.

[@webgpu]

a video about bone conduction, and a person asking for help on tinnitus. ("since you're talking about atmospheric conditions, why not explain how an airplane works?")

[@Snielsss]

@@webgpu dude, don't be such a dick, he asked politely, and it's on topic.

[@ret9407]

@@webgpu my audiologist recommended i try them due to my tinnitus.

[@vladislavroytapel2830]

can it be used as masking for tinnitus i have sensory hearing loss in high frequency ?

[@Zskayler]

I like to listen to music while I work, this means having earbuds in or headphones on for an extended period of time but I've noticed that after an hour or two my ears start hurting (no matter how well fitted headphones I use). For me that was the reason to try bone conducting ones, they hurt less and I can still communicate with my coworkers without having to stop the music. Best decision ever.

[@artemisjackson9044]

Usually I never comment on any video but I really have to thank you. This was just the information I needed :))

[@damonhtoo]

Great overview of the science and benefits of this tech. I just picked up a pair of AfterShokz Trekz Air's for running. They're my first pair of bone conducting headphones and, while they're relatively expensive when compared to alternatives (a lot more tbh), they're the most comfortable headphones I've worn while running. They don't require pushing them back in repeatedly once I start sweating, there's no cable hitting the back of my neck, and I can hear people and traffic. They're just great. I've been going around the internet praising bone conduction headphones now. heh. If the ones you wear to the gym are even mildly uncomfortable you should find somewhere to test the ones I have because I barely feel them at all. Though like you said, the sound quality is noticeably worse. Perhaps even worse in the Air's because they don't really compress much but I have no point of reference. Actually, I just noticed you're linking to the Titanium's! Now I'm really curious which you would prefer. Other reviewers that tried both said they prefer the Air's but someone on Amazon preferred the Titanium's. I don't really trust the other youtube reviews because they might just be trying to get conversions for the more expensive pair. You should ask AfterShokz for a pair to test.

[@butanetorch5386]

I’m considering getting bone conducting headphones because I wear my in ears so much that my ear canals are full of wax and always humid beyond normal. Would that be good for that?

[@ridinrancher9443]

Great video! I have conductive heating loss and was wondering if these would work better than traditional headphones/ earbuds. Information provided is beyond valuable. Thanks 🙏

[@DrCliffAuD]

Yes, they would.

[@ian8lisle572]

Love my bone conductors, I'm a big fan of skateboarding and biking, and that means being around cars when riding street. With these I can still hear ignorant drivers, and the music is just pleasant background noise. Can't recommend this technology more highly for people looking for a solution for cycling or jogging.

[@dra6o0n]

Bone conduction headphones can have varying degrees of water resistance or waterproof levels, so they could be quite durable for something so small to natural wear and tear over time from your sweat and moisture. This also means it's easy to wipe and wash with a cloth or alcohol wipe to sanitize it.

[@carlosvelez9146]

very nice video, very helpfully I have a question, it's good to use while I am driving? thank you so much in advance,

[@tempodopop5571]

I have sensorineural hearing loss and wanted to know if it would be beneficial using these types of head phones vs traditional to protect my hearing. I assume it will not work like a hearing aid and tailor sound to my hearing loss.

[@astridangel7265]

I dont think it will work if you have sensorineural hearing loss since the nerves are impaired hence sounds transmitted to the eardrums via bone conduction wont get registered or sent to the brain

[@ski3435]

One "con" he doesn't mention is that you can't keep these headphones in place when you lean back in an easy chair or couch if the back of your head will contact the back of the couch or chair.

[@JasonTankard]

The Trek Air's that I have work ok, as the band can actually be positioned so it rests on your lower skull rather than floating in the air above the neck. I find these great for having on to take phonecalls for work all day and also be able to listen to music and talk to people. I use them while mountain biking too. The quality is not the same as expensive earbuds or headphones, but still better than cheap ones, and do a great job around the positive points. I hate in ear buds when eating, or chewing, as the sound echos from the plugs, these work well to avoid that being an issue.

[@Riportellam]

ski3435 I have them and sleep with them on I just angle them down on the neck

[@Minsang1st]

To be fair, if you’re relaxing on a chair or bed, you can just use a speaker

[@PureSniperWolf]

Thanks for telling it straight. Round earbuds of all sizes cause me a lot of pain and pop out even when I'm sitting still. The only comfortable ones I've ever found were the "Apple" style that have the more boxy shape and are hard than the soft round ones, but trying to search for good quality sound with that shape is nearly impossible. This sounds like something worth trying out! Thank you!

[@mondragonargelful]

I'm glad I have these now. My ear is sensitive but with these headphone I can listen music for a longer time without my ear aching. Normally with direct earphone my ear aches too soon after using. I think this is the best for someone having ear problem.

[@charleslefebvre5515]

I really like them for activity. Running or biking. I even use mine while hunting or fishing either in my canoe or from shore to kill some of the slow periods by listening to audiobooks.

[@duwaynebrandt8810]

I realize I am responding to a two year old post but thought I would give it a shot. Have you come across persons getting dizzy/disoriented from the use of bone conductive headphones?? After a day of some significant use of my new bone conductive headphones I was fine and went to bed fine but the next morning I was totally dizzy and puking. Eyes open or closed, the world was whirling around my head. I required assistance to get to the bathroom where I puked. After being led to a recliner, everything really whirling, I puked some more. This lasted all day and significantly less next morning but not gone.

[@colingift8912]

In the seventies I had a bone phone it was a blue device I wore around my neck something like a scarf... It was a little bulkybut it worked just fine and nobody could hear what I was listening to accept myself... The concept has been around

[@DrCliffAuD]

Just made a little more convenient!

[@lisettemorgan7392]

I just got a pair and I really like them - I do have conductive hearing loss. That said, what I didn't realise is that there's no way for me to wear them at the same time as my hearing aids! So I still need to take out my HA's to use them but I can still hear my environment with my limited hearing while using them versus not at all with my regular in-ear buds.

[@hammer-r]

I use a pair for swimming laps. AfterShokz XtrainerZ is an MP3 player you load up with up to 1200 songs. They work great while doing laps. I also use the accompanying ear plugs. This keeps water out and sound out too so you don’t have to crank up the volume too much. Under water they are actually louder. The water amplifies. Yea they ain’t high fidelity, but for swimming they are the only really good option.

[@iconicshrubbery]

Hey, are they lasting well, because I'm considering a pair? Are they comfortable under your swimcap?

[@hammer-r]

@@iconicshrubbery , hey Dave. I’m loving them. I’ve had them about 8 months (other than when the pool was closed) and used them 4 times per week for about 90 minutes each time. They aren’t Bose quality, but surprisingly good for hearing tunes while swimming. It would be boring otherwise. It makes long distance swimming tolerable. They make the time go faster. I recommend them highly. Several of my pool mates have bought them since seeing mine. And I believe AfterShokz is having a sale this weekend on them. Got an email yesterday with a $30 off. So if you are considering, now is the time. I believe they also have a 2 year warranty. Good luck. Oh and also, yes they are comfortable under the swim cap. In fact it helps them sit closer on the skin, making the sound a little bit better. Make sure you use the accompanying ear plugs. They help with keeping out ambient sound, making the music sound better.

[@rtk25301]

I have Finis Duo for same purpose. Have had about 6 months, laps 4 times a week. Using CVS silicone ultra soft disposable earplugs. So no swimmer's ear and they work.

[@CyntheaFireFairy42]

The video that I am watching is 4 years old. I purchased a bone conduction headset that was a cheap knock off. It was under $40. They were pretty bad but it did let me know about the technology. So I went bigger in price. I purchased from Best Buy the SHOKZ Open Run Pro for $129.00. WOW!!! The sound quality and performance is fabulous. Most of the time I don't even know I'm wearing them and have fallen asleep with them on. I work emergencies and wildland fires. It's wonderful that I can hear everything around me as well as who is on the phone or whatever Bluetooth device I am using. I ask people when on the phone do I sound clear at your end? They say yes it's clear. I hear them clear as well. If I turn them all the way up I can enjoy the stereo music. If I want to enhance the sound I use foam earplugs as well. Great if you're flying. If there is just too much interference from what's going on around me I will use one plug only to applify 1 ear. I am able to hear clearly out of the other. Battery life is long. There are times when I am working that I do not have access to an Electrical plug. So I went back to Best Buy and purchased 2 more. I consider this one of the best investments I have made. I find myself asking people constantly if they understand or know about bone conduction headsets. If they say no I will ask them if they would like to know what they are. I let them know. I do the same when I see people with the phone to their ear or on speaker yelling at the phone, I find a way to approach them, inform them and show them what bone conduction headsets are. Not one person has been negative about this information being passed on to them. The SHOKZ Open Run Pro have received several high praises by people who have tried them. The future is here now.

[@xxhelmsx]

So I don't have any hearing problems, but I am adhd and wearing earbuds usually tunes me out of this world! Lol. So I bought a pair of AfterSchocks and I loved them, but I also wear perscripton glasses, and the tightness of the headphones over my glasses really hurt after a while. But then I found Lucyd! Lucyd is a company that makes bone conduction perscripton glasses and sunglasses and they are amazing! You can pull up your Google assistant or Siri with one touch, or your voice! They read your text messages to you, you can take phone calls. You can also dictate text messages and send them with just your voice! I just got mine in the mail, and I love them! I'll never own another pair of glasses ever again!

[@ceptember.]

Thank you. Finally, a fellow adult ADHD person here and passing on useful info.

[@christopheredwards5612]

I've got a bone conduction headset. I don't generally listen to music on it, but it's part of my daily life nonetheless. I use them for calls or podcasts while I'm driving and as a gaming headset. In both use-cases the fact that they do not cover my ear is what sold me on them. While driving it's important to hear what's around you, and I game in a home theater where I spent thousands of dollars of sound equipment. I don't want to turn all that off to listen to my games in pseudo surround sound in a 300 dollar headset.

[@tomhohl4373]

40 years ago my friend had something called a BONEPHONE. It looked like a small stole. It went around the back of your neck and the speakers sat on your collarbones right below your ears. You felt the bass in your collarbones and the speakers could be quite loud in your ears but really low to everyone else, and depending on how loud you had them, you could hear what was happening around you. I loved them but I never saw them again anywhere.

[@kiddoxoxo88]

2021 and this is the first time I heard this tech. Since I'm into running these days, I found this tech is something necessary for long distance runners. While we still can enjoy our jam, we still able to aware with our surrounding, especially cars and wild dogs.

[@paulscharf7960]

Any recommendation for a specific hearing protection product that allows employees to listen to music without sacrificing situational awareness?

[@CyBirr]

Thank you for the informative and fact based information. Sometimes hard to find! Saying that, I think bone conduction headphones won't be in my future. Something I realize I like about my earbuds in a gym setting is the isolation. I don't want to hear anything but my music.

[@juliusw.beaver1097]

I work in a job where I wear in the ear headphones for roughly 9-10hours a day. I’ve been considering a pair of these style to help save my hearing. Is this something you’d recommend

[@7880bab]

Yes, he said that in the video.

[@leoalcaraz6153]

Thanks for the video doc I’m starting to experience some hearing loss so im looking to conserve my hearing; this is very helpful

[@butwhy2701]

Bone conduction earphones are good for people like me who have microtia (one ear is under developed) as it lets you listen to music while hearing what’s going on around you.

[@Marysabel12]

Dr.! I have a question...this device does it works with severe bilateral conductive hearing loss the right ear 70dB and the left 62dB ?Thank you for you time!!!😊

[@JerryGuinn]

After almost 4 years, this may or may not be pertinent to the video ... Another reason I prefer bone conduction earphones (Trekz Titanium) is that I wear IE hearing aids which couple to my phone via BT. I don't need to physically remove my HA's to use regular in-the-ear 'phones or ear buds, which would negate the ability to receive phone calls. True, the fidelity isn't on par with higher priced 'phones or 'buds, but I've learned to adapt to their use to maintain convenience with phone usage. The only drawback is that during today's epdemic (COVID-19), my ears are crowded with HA's, eyeglasses, conduction headphones, AND face masks. all that makes having big ears a plus. (:-)

[@steevo124]

Would these be a better option for someone with hyperacusis and severe tinnitus? Which style listening device has the least chance of making those conditions worse?

[@Mac_Daffy]

i have a conductive hearing loss since childhood. bone conducting headphones are great.

[@fsim31]

Will these work if you don’t listen to music but want to hear people’s voices clearly

[@amdag1]

Hello thank you very much for the clear breakdown of the pros and cons. Might these assist people with tinnitus better as well than other headphones? Thank you

[@DrCliffAuD]

Hi Amdag1. They could possibly help with tinnitus since they do not occlude your ear canals, but only due to masking effects.

[@mikehopkins4040]

Would they help someone with tinnitus?

[@dra6o0n]

Tinnitus will always be ringing while you are not hearing any sounds emitted to negate it, any 'operation' of your ear drums will temporarily make the tinnitus focus out.

[@khurshidkhoree4871]

Thank you doctor for the very informative video. I use over the ear wireless headphones to listen to music and audiobooks and find that my severe Tinnitus which I am suffering from, from the last 15 years still bothers me quite a lot. Will the Bone Conduction Headphones help me? I would very much and appreciate your opinion on my predicament. I am 74 and my hearing other then the irritating Tinnitus, is pretty good.

[@ilijadobre]

did you get any bone conducting headphones. If you did, did it help? I have tinnitus too, so I'm looking for suitable alternative to in ear headphones.

[@JennyEverywhere]

I watched this video while wearing a pair of AfterShox. I love these things.

[@Liesl-Yvette]

thank you - so interesting. I have tinnitus and a little hearing loss and I don't like having things in my ears so I have been wondering about these head phones.

[@rev.fr.guydioguardi7968]

I loved the commentary. He's easy to listen to. BUT, consider doing this with graphics as a voice over. Nothing demonstrates better than pictures.

[@Smucko1]

Great video! I'm unable to use traditional type headphones or ear buds. Was going to buy these for watching movies on airplanes but wondering if the person sitting next to me would hear it.

[@vallijandhyala5556]

Thank you for the video. I have had stapedectomy surgery done many years ago. Is it safe to use bone conducting Bluetooth?

[@akilraj8254]

Great video, but one thing you didn’t mention at least from what I heard is how impossible it is to hear the music. For example, if I am jogging outside and hear a car pass by for a second I can’t hear my music. It becomes a real problem if there is a lot of noise next to me, like a crowd of people. That’s why I say this is good for working out, but for general use it’s horrible

[@SlavicMuse]

What are your thoughts of bone conduction and APD? Or those that might struggle with differentiate between foreground and background sounds? With these aspects, would you think bone conduction would be good for a classroom setting or not?

[@bobvanwest]

Do you have a recommendation on Brand? There are so many out there now, it's hard to determine which is the better bang for your buck. I am not looking for the least or most expensive, just a good one.

[@naqibnazori]

Aftershokz

[@satishdave246]

fantastic explanation and right to the point , thats what i was looking for . THANKYOU

[@demure.SH00T0UT]

Hey Cliff, you should review the Nuraphone since it combines otoacoustic emission testing with consumer grade headphones to create a customized eq profile. Not just that but the actual sound delivery method is truly unique with the woofer outside of the ear and the tweeter in the canal (picture wearing air pods with headphones over them). As a BC-HID and general technology/computer geek I always recommend this headphone over any other hands down. I think a review would make for solid youtube content. Just make sure you film your reaction during initial setup when comparing flat to custom eq, and if you want that front row seat at a concert experience immersion level 4 is my sweet spot.

[@Foryoutosee]

I have severe hearing sensitivity known as hyperacusis and very loud tinnitus. I can’t use Use regular headphones because it’s painful. I’m hoping these bone conductive headphones will be a benefit for me and allow me to finally listen to music again.

[@ilijadobre]

@Foryoutosee did you get any bone conducting headphones. If you did, did it help? I have tinnitus too, so I'm looking for suitable alternative to in ear headphones.

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

A guy made a version of this that looked like a crown, and he pranked people with it to make them hear things that no one else hear, thus simulating madness.

[@DrCliffAuD]

😂 That's awesome!

[@tjlin72]

I have hearing loss in cochlear nerve damage. Without plugging the ear canal with a plug or wearing yourhearing aids aids. For sounds to loud enough to hear. I am exploring ways to connect to my work phone via Bluetooth adapter. I find one on Amazon for $40. Hope my explains why some of you can’t hear much. By covering your ear canal will increase loudness as sound don’t escape out of your ear.

[@mrstanskaggs1]

I remember "Bone-Phones" from back in the late 70s and 80s. Are those the same technology as those ones? I remember the Bone Phones went around your neck

[@OfficialDJTasawennateken]

Most people may not even know this but just so you know most air pod type headphones have BTC technology in them which is the bone technology that is used to do this stuff Oh I forgot I have a hearing problem right here and this stuff helps me perfectly I have a pair of cheaper AirPods that I got that are not real AirPods they're knockoffs but they have The technology for this built into them and I can hear a lot better in my right ear Only weird thing is if I take the other headphone out The technology for this built into them and I can hear a lot better in my right ear Only weird thing is if I take the other headphone out of The technology for this built into them and I can hear a lot better in my right ear Only weird thing is if I take the other your phone out of my left ear my right ear goes back to normal and I hear a lot less if I put the left one back in the sound basically is louder in my right ear

[@coffeecat086]

I have a quick question. I bought a pair, because my hearing aids are just not working as well. For one the battery life because I used to wear them all the time all day every day as much as possible, and they are rechargeable, however, Discovered, I can hear the words to songs a lot better, and as long as someone doesn’t use crappy Bluetooth headphones, I can understand speech over the phone better than I can even with my hearing aids. Thoughts?

[@dac3500]

Is it posible that bone conduction headphones could determine the activation of otosclerosis genes?

[@srmowla]

My father is 90 years old and he is currently wearing one CIC hearing aid. Because of my father's age and having some difficulty with puttinig on his CIC hearing aid my mother helps him to put the hearing aid on or take it out. I was wondering if I buy a bone conduction headphone would it be easier for my father to use instead of his hearing aid?

[@DrCliffAuD]

Hi Rob. Bone conduction headphones wouldn't amplify speech for him, it only plays music and speech from phone calls. There are easier options for him if he wants to hear people talking to him. A Full Shell In-The-Ear hearing aid would be MUCH easier for him to get into his ear and use. If he can't use one of those, then he may want to consider a "Pocket talker". It looks like headphones attached to a microphone on the end of a long cord.

[@fortunateson6070]

I used my Aftershokz Aeropex for almost 2 years before I had to send them in for warranty replacement, one of the transducers has been rattling badly among some other issues. They are taking so long to process the warranty and ship new ones!

[@detphemale]

When making calls, can others hear your full conversations?

[@DrCliffAuD]

No, however, it feels that way. Same thing with music. Only you can hear it.

[@gregorythanopoulos2705]

In general, bone conduction headphones are earphones with bigger speakers? If you put them, inside your ears, you can still hear the audio right? They don't work only with the bone.

[@DrCliffAuD]

The transducers are designed differently. One is designed to move air particles as the conductor of sound, the other is designed to use bone as the conductor of sound. Ultimately, yes if any transducer is vibrated strong enough, it could move air particles.

[@abaneyone]

Thanks for reviewing these. I don't care about cool, I care about hearing what I'm trying to listen to.

[@mjnaz65]

Are these an effective alternative for people with a crushed vestibular cochlea nerve? Had a tbi 5yrs ago and now have a permanent 80% hearing loss in my left ear. Cochlear implant is too Mary Shelley and Dr. Bones and his medical trichorder aren't walking through the door till the 23rd century.

[@shripkanth]

What microphone are you using - it is so clear!

[@skateata1]

Why are these not more popular?

[@flameknight7]

very informative! thanks for helping me understand this new tech of headphones

[@paceseter]

I am a hearing impaired, and was wearing a digital hearing aid in my left ear before my hearing in that ear got worse. I wear a bone conduction Baha 5 on my right side, which works great. My question is, would a bone conduction headset interfere with my Baha, yet let me hear (like on Skype or KZbin) ?

[@DrCliffAuD]

It shouldn't "interfere" with the BAHA unless the band touches the BAHA while it is on your abutment.