Shokz Openmeet - The Most Unique Headset I've Reviewed..

[@TechOutAdam]

I gotta say, I haven't seen innovation like this in a LONG TIME.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Refreshing to be honest

[@murphdoesit]

The noise cancelation on the mic seems like the best and I've watched 40 of your videos to come to this conclusion

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@murphdoesit it’s solid

[@andikaputraditama2021]

As always, impressive mic performance from Shokz!

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Definitely innovative

[@Cokblokula]

Bro finally. I've been waiting for this FOREVER.

[@ChildofLight777]

Such an incredible channel! Shout out to pops and his family legacy. Please keep going!

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Thanks for the support! Much love.

[@NemoEUC]

Just bought it. Will arrive next week. Thanks for another great review.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Awesome! 💪💪

[@meridith9340]

I just got this headset today and I can't wait to try it! Unfortunately I didn't purchase it from headset advisor because I got a discount code from shocks because one of my previous orders was incorrect so they gave me a really nice discount code. But I have purchased from headset advisor in the past and plan on doing so in the future as well. I am so excited to try this headset tomorrow during my workday.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

🥹 let us know how you like it!

[@cdnfreightbroker3708]

Excellent review, well done. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this video.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@cdnfreightbroker3708]

@@HeadsetAdvisor If you have time, could you do a voice comparison of the new Openmeet vs Openmet either with the UC adaptor or not. Which has the better voice sound/ blocks noise best?

[@Studio42-JZG]

I am hoping to get this headset. I am going to do a review since I think my perspective will be kind of unique given my lack of outer or middle ears. I just wish it wasn't $250 to get one of these.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

That will be awesome to hear your thoughts from that perspective.

[@charliepalmer2465]

Thank you very much for the video, currently I use Bose Q35 headsets for work, for meetings and such, I do have tinnitus , was wondering your opinion if these would be better for me then he Bose ?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

You're welcome! We think these or Shokz Opencomm2 UC would be better for you then Bose.

[@masteron481]

Got mine Friday and Love it!!

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Awesome!!

[@loconius]

The mic noise rejection quality is class leading, never owned anything that rejects noise like shokz does. I take meetings and play a dnd game and the other side has never heard my two babies crying, me running the bath or arguing with a 3 year old that a bear is not a cat!!

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Nice!!

[@Jean-SimonChenard]

Yes it is on par with Yealink WH66/67. I was very impressed too.

[@grogu360]

Probably the most advanced headset in the last 10 years

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Agreed! Shokz is bringing some fresh innovation.

[@meridith9340]

So to add to my previous comments it's a proven fact that when I connected my open COMM UC headset with the USB-C adapter my computer is working just fine. However when I was using my brand new open meet headset with the USB adapter I purchased with it my computer was Running extremely extremely slow and I thought there was something wrong with it. So this is why if I could purchase a USB-C adapter to work with my open meet headset I definitely will be purchasing one from headset advisor and I would appreciate a response to this inquiry when someone has the time.

[@wordtokyle]

Does the OpenMeet allow stereo audio channels while using the microphone, or does it switch to mono audio when the microphone is in use? I'm looking into the use case as a gaming headset.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

It doesn't look like it. We tested this by getting on a Zoom meeting and had music playing on KZbin at the same time. When we would set the mic to Shokz it would go to mono audio.

[@Afterhours471]

Do you have any top of the head pain or like a head tension after wearing it for more hours? how does the fit feel compared to the other shokz, behind the ear model? Really interested in your feedback....I am really keen to move to shokz for the first time but I cannot test it anywhere....

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Openmeet offers the lightest overhead pressure we've experienced. If it still feels too tight, no other over head headset is likely to be a good fit. In that case, we recommend considering alternative styles like the Opencomm2 or Yealink BH71.

[@JuanMarko]

Finaly! a headset that does not use leatherette. Its not 100percent but im guessing the foam attachment is leatherette (not sure) too bad people in Asia can't order that. Its only avail on US

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Hopefully in the future it will be available in Asia! Thanks for watching.

[@rizaradri316]

I can't wait for it to be available in Indonesia. I'm in the market for this kind of headset

[@jeffrybandulon2852]

Hi Dave, do you have any recommendations for chickens crowing??? As you know one of the most irritating part of being in the Philippines working from home are neighbors with chickens

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

neep.com noise canceling software would solve the problem and can be used with any headset you already have. Or a few best are Orosound Tilde Evo, Epos Impact 1000 or Epos Impact 860.

[@isaiah5723]

Shokz Openmeet vs Opencomm 2? Which do you prefer and why?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

We'll create a video on this soon but mainly if you don't want a headset worn over your head go with Opencomm2 is the way to go whereas Openmeet will be better used in office environments with a better noise canceling microphone, bigger speakers, USB-C charging and a red busy light letting others around you know you're on a call.

[@isaiah5723]

@ oh! I wanted to mentioned that I went to the Shokz website last night and they upgraded the charging port on the Opencomm2 to a USB-C. They have it titled under a 2025 upgrade. Not sure what other upgrades but that is one I noticed from the page.

[@isaiah5723]

@@HeadsetAdvisor The Opencomm2 was updated with USB-C charging. Checked the site.

[@MikeTrieu]

​@@HeadsetAdvisorGood point about the over-the-head style choice this time. I know a lot of ladies in my office were asking for a headset that wouldn't mess up their hair and if they asked again today, I don't think I could recommend the OpenMeet to them. My ideal headset would be an OpenComm3 with DualPitch.

[@SaudAlWahbi1]

Openmeet is better at office and professional use, it is PremiumPitch 3.0, and similar boom mic

[@joelongo2275]

When are you guys going to do a video comparison of the Epos Impact 1061t VS the NEW EVO Tilde Pro?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Very soon, it's on our to do list.

[@Jen-wat]

I wonder how it compares with the opencomm2?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

In which way?

[@loconius]

Microphone sounds very similar to my opencomm2 and I bet you can do the same trick where you use earplugs when you need to block out your surroundings (or AirPods Pro in my case)! Double the battery life to the opencomm2 it looks like, and way better music listening if the air conduction is anything like the openrun pro 2 which blends the two systems like this does! I’m impressed!!

[@joeltham]

They've got a video on the opencomm. The microphone noise cancelling seems to much better on this, it's one of the best I've seen for a small wireless headset

[@MikeTrieu]

Better background noise cancelling due to Qualcomm cVc. Better bass reproduction due to DualPitch. Over-the-head vs behind-the-head. Larger bone conduction contact area (possibly a downside).

[@Jean-SimonChenard]

@@joeltham Opencomm 2 there is virtually no noise cancelation and the micropling sam;ing rate is very low ( capped at tape recorder quality in windows ) while the Openmeet you get 48000 hz sampling rate ( DVD quality ). I have both ( opencomm UC 2 and Openmeet ) not using the OpenComm anymore lol.

[@killjoyfx]

I work in a loud hybrid call center/home environment. How well do these fair at canceling out other nearby voices? Right now I have a stereo on year pair with ANC and the customers still complain that they can hear other voices more then my own.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

They do okay but don't expect all the noises to be blocked out. At the current time, when there's other voices nearby that seems to be the biggest challenge for headset microphones to cancel out. Epos Impact 1000 and Tilde Evo are two of the best we've tested in your kind of scenario. You could also consider adding neep.com mic noise canceling software and that will give the best noise cancellation possible with any headset you choose.

[@killjoyfx]

I'll check out the brands you mentioned, but the software is a no-no. On a corporate-controlled laptop, I can't install anything without IT’s permission. But I can try to bring the software forward. They may adopt it company-wide.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

​@@killjoyfx Sounds good! Sometimes it's just a matter of bringing awareness and if your company finds it to be big enough of a problem to solve then this would be a good solution to consider and is easy to implement.

[@killjoyfx]

Indeed, just trying to find the best solution for my use case that isn't cost-peohibative.

[@cswilsn2k]

How do these stay on your head? I just got mine a couple of days ago and they fall off performing normal light duty tasks around the office. I tried adjusting them towards the back of my head per shokz support's suggestion, it helped but not much. I have tried the different side pads in many different configurations. Just curious if you noticed this as well?

[@MikeTrieu]

This is one of the reasons I preferred the OpenComm2. Nothing is shaking those things off my head. I just wish it had better bass response that didn't make my ear canal itch.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

I guess it all depends on everyone's head on how well these will fit. We found them to fit good but we did notice if you were to bend down and lean forward to fast or something similar, they could come off. We're not sure what else you could do from what Shokz already suggested, aside from switching the earpad cushions to a larger size.

[@Bruce-js3ci]

​@HeadsetAdvisor keeping them on our heads and in the optimal position is very important, I'd have to send them back because of the slippage. You're my Go-to so how about considering how it stays on and if wearing glasses (like many do) would be comfortable or too much of an irritation.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@Bruce-js3ci We appreciate your support! I don't fully understand though, are you asking a question or making a statement?

[@murphdoesitagain]

How'd you get the mic to block out sounds so well? any specific settings? did you have neep?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@murphdoesitagain the noise canceling microphone performance is built-in there’s no way to turn it on or off. We connected the headset to a computer and hit record and this was the results. That being said the results of any noise canceling microphone, vary depending on which noises you’re around and how loud these noises are.

[@M_D2]

What's the benefit of getting the dongle vs no dongle?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

If you plan to use the headset on your computer, you want the model with USB Dongle for best connectivity and audio experience.

[@mlehky]

I have used my OpenComm both with and without the dongle. The only difference I have noticed is with the dongle there is feedback to the application when you mute on the headset.

[@Jean-SimonChenard]

@@mlehky higher sampling rat with the dongle as well

[@Tx2Super]

How is the sound leakage? If I'm in the office with people around, would they be able to hear the audio?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Others shouldn't be able to hear your audio

[@Kafka.Hibino8]

OpenMeet actually is utilizing bone and air conduction for audio.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Yes, pretty cool right?

[@Kafka.Hibino8]

@@HeadsetAdvisor do you have this in stock ready to ship? I am dying to use these!

[@meridith9340]

@@Kafka.Hibino8 I just wanted to come out here and say that I was doing research and apparently shocks is going to be coming out with an upgraded version to the open COMM two you see so I plan on purchasing it and seeing what my options are either to sell my headset back or trade it in for the new one. I just don't think the open meet is the headset for me. I only use it for five hours and if I knew that shocks was upgrading the open COMM to you see I would not have purchased the open meat. I made a hasty decision and this teaches me a lesson to wait and be sure before I purchase something.

[@michalno1442]

@HeadsetAdvisor Does the music sound degrade when microphone is on or when joining Teams/Zoom? Is epos 1060 the only wireless headset that doesn’t have this sound degradation?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Just tested this in a zoom meeting on the computer with music playing and yes the audio switches to call mode when the mic is active.

[@michalno1442]

@@HeadsetAdvisor Thanks for checking! Would be great if they improve it in future models.

[@meridith9340]

I also would like to add that I don't find the sound quality to be that great. I used my open meet the first half of my shift and switched back to my open COMM too and what a difference. I think I was a bit hasty in my research because I just purchased the open meet headset and I'm really not sure if I like it. I had my USB adapter for my wireless keyboard and the USB adapter for the headset connected to my computer and my computer ran terribly. I don't understand why that is as soon as I switched back to my open COMM 2 UC headset with the USBC adapter connected it worked just fine. This is why I am wondering if there is anyway I can purchase a USB-C adapter for the open meet headset and that way I will definitely know if there is any difference in performance especially with my computer. Again I'm not 100% sure this is the headset for me however I did pay a lot of money for it so I will probably keep it because I also got a large discount off the headset through shocks because of a coupon code I was given from when they messed up my order in the past. Anyway I look forward to any responses to my comments out here.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Connecting the USB Dongle shouldn't cause your computer to run slow so something doesn't sound right. We're not exactly sure what would be the cause of that but maybe use a different USB port and restart your computer.

[@meridith9340]

I thought the same thing but I definitely noticed a difference when I used my open COMM two UC headset with the USB-C dongle that I purchased with that one. I'm not sure if it was because my keyboard dongle is in the USB port right next to the headset dongle or what the issue was. But I couldn't work like that because it made my keys stick and I had to keep correcting my work. I'm also just not sure if this headset is for me. If headset advisor can respond and let me know if you buy back headsets that you don't sell or only headsets that you sell? I would be willing to sell it to you if you think you could resell it and I don't think there would be a problem in reselling it because it's brand new I just got it yesterday. I will be sending an email to headset advisor to discuss this further rather than clutter up this KZbin thread. Thank you for the feedback.

[@3982]

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[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Try headsetadvisor.com/products/shokz-openmeet-the-most-unique-open-ear-bluetooth-headset

[@3982]

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[@hdturbogixxer]

I like these because I can wear a hat over them.

[@santiagodraco]

Wireless range in testing? This is important for people who use wireless headsets.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Good point. We found the range to be about the same as the other Bluetooth headsets we've tested. About 50-75 feet depending on your environment.

[@santiagodraco]

@@HeadsetAdvisor thanks. That's what I was afraid of :) In homes with walls it will likely be a lot less. Not necessarily a big issue but. I do find their product info highly "misleading" in that they imply that the UC dongle is better than regular bluetooth... which I doubt it is other than that you could move it to a better position using a USB extension cable.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@santiagodraco We hear you. From our testing the tech spec for range on any wireless headset is usually never accurate so to be safe we always say cut it in half.

[@Richard13eraser]

Just ordered them. LOVE the OPEN AIR and do a lot of online meetings. Hope it's as good. HATE all those other bulky headsets.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Hope you like it!

[@heavenleigh111]

Please make the "end call" a double tap. I accidentally end so many calls by bumping the button just once

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

We'll pass along the feedback

[@heavenleigh111]

​@@HeadsetAdvisorthank you. Would be great if it could be added through an update. I have one of the first opencom headsets and I'm very impressed with its call clarity and comfort. This one should really be a great improvement. I am curious if you will be making a behind the head style with these improvements because I do wear a hat?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@heavenleigh111 we aren’t the creator of this headset but as soon as shokz is coming out with any new headsets we will be first to get the info out :)

[@heavenleigh111]

@@HeadsetAdvisor oh? Ok. Thank you for all the information you provide about them. You are very helpful

[@FamiliOfficeDotCom]

Hello Bro, i think you should do iEM battle asap in 2025

[@pukoh1523]

it noise cancels, but sounds like crap when the room is quiet.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Thanks for watching!

[@MikeTrieu]

Um, can you describe what the "crap" sounds like? Is it crackling? Dead silent? Some other weird "comfort noise" like they used to have on old timey landlines?

[@GMKiko]

Mhmm meh. Very niche and doesn’t do one thing great. I have the open comm and I like how portable it is, this is less so.

[@mlehky]

I suspect this will be more comfortable if you also wear glasses, or if you need to wear it for extended periods.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Thanks for watching!

[@loconius]

It’s definitely the lowest profile headphones I’ve seen, minus the portability of the opencomm of course! But that mute button, and no reminder tone like on the opencomm1, can’t beat it… well except maybe with the opencomm2 if your needing a more mobile solution

[@user-gp1bt4vm3r]

For sure, the Opencomm wins in portability. But, these seem more comfortable for long term usage. Sometimes the hook part, on top of the ear, starts to bother after some time of wearing them. And I also would assume that the audio quality would be noticeably better on these as well. But yeah, if comfort isn't an issue, then the OpenComm is probably a better purchase.

[@mlehky]

@@user-gp1bt4vm3r totally agree. I think the other use case in which the Openmeet will be more comfortable is when wearing glasses.

[@Bruce-js3ci]

This one looks like you could wear glasses (wish you would check them all).

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

You can definitely wear glasses with these comfortably.

[@Jean-SimonChenard]

100% you can wear glasses - the frame wont even touches your glasses there is a very good amount of space. You can remove and put back your glasses and they wont touch the headset at all. Kudos to Headset Advisor for this great review.

[@marshalmercer594]

You might want to check the meaning of "unique".

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@marshalmercer594 this is what Google had to say “being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else” does that not describe this headset? 🧐

[@Manny_____]

They are great for calls but that's about it. Mediocre for music and absolutely horrible if you tilt your head down. They fall off very easily. I will be returning mine because of that simple issue.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Sorry to hear this one didn't work out for you this time, maybe as more feedback comes in like this, Shokz will be able to make improvements as this is a first of it's kind.

[@Jean-SimonChenard]

I am super difficult and picky for these things. They sound great. Maybe you got a bad unit. Mine sound as great as the EPOS SD60 / 5000 I have ( almost ) - I am not even using them at home anymore. Just using the OpenMeet. Hope you give it a second chance.

[@MikeTrieu]

Thank GOD for the standard USB-C charging port instead of that proprietary abomination they've been using previously (and definitely not that old and busted micro-B)!

[@Kenn1969]

If you have THAT much of an issue hear others, maybe there is a greater issue that needs to be addressed. (Headset 9 out of 10) (Acting -6 out of 10)🤣😂🤣👍

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

We'll need to take some acting classes. 6 is higher then we expected though 🤣

[@Kenn1969]

@@HeadsetAdvisor Haha, you better re-read, it is (-6) LOL

[@miguelmorales4232]

Is one able to comfortably wear a hat with the open meet headset?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

Whether wearing a hat or beanie we found the openmeet headset to be comfortable

[@miguelmorales4232]

@ is the headset band worn over the hat/beanie or under?

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@miguelmorales4232 over hat/beanie

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

this review is painful

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@GoWokeGoBroke2023 painfully good, right?

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

@HeadsetAdvisor no the cadence is slow and painful

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

@@GoWokeGoBroke2023 try that 1.5x speed up. Maybe it will be a little less painful for you 😬

[@GoWokeGoBroke2023]

@HeadsetAdvisor to your credit you still caused me to buy the product. So you did well enough

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

​@@GoWokeGoBroke2023 Hey! We'll take it and we appreciate the critique. Let us know if you have any ideas how we can do better or if there's any videos you want us to consider creating in the future.