The Winner Will Shock You - Bone Conduction Headphones Comparison 2022
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- You don't think bone conduction headphones will work for you? I've tried them out and they work great!
Lightweight, extra comfortable, and wireless, these headphones are a great way to enjoy music and interact with the world around you. You have the freedom to hear external sounds while listening to your music without the discomfort of earbuds. You can be confident in your purchase, knowing that you're purchasing the best bone conduction headphones on the market.
Note: For a detailed breakdown of bone conduction technology and bone conduction headphones reviewed in this video (including specs and links to purchase them), head over to inquisitiveott...
Models:
TouchBone BC-8 (MOING) - amzn.to/3LuUhx2
PURERINA (formerly TouchBone) X-14 - amzn.to/40qNg9q
9 Digital N1 - amzn.to/3LxdttR
Shokz OpenRun - amzn.to/39DUi4y
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But are Bone Conduction Headphones Right For You? The AfterShokz Aeropex now Shokz OpenRun are the latest flagship bone conduction headphones from AfterShokz aka Shokz. Bone conduction technology delivers audio through your cheekbones or ossicles. Bone Conduction Headphones - Pros vs. Cons because there's a difference. Dr. Clifford R. Olson recommends them as he discusses the pros and cons of Bone Conduction Headphones and also how they work. If you don't know, sound just goes through your skull instead of your ears. For those with or if you have a conductive hearing loss, Bone Conduction Headphones could be perfect for you if you want to try them.
I was researching bone conduction headphones because a couple of coworkers use them at work and it bypasses our bosses policy about not having earbuds on the job. They both got the aftershocks but I liked that there are other great value options like the x-14. Thanks and great job!
Update? Did you buy it?
@ثامِر , where can I buy the Touch Bone X14. The link takes me to a different brand called, RELAXYO Bone Conduction Headphones
Just got my pair in yesterday. First day with them at work. They work wonderful. I was able to hear my pod cast over noisy areas, even on a forklift. Cost me $25 with taxes after applying coupon.
@@drewgonzo3530 question. How is the sound quality and does it give you a headache or pressure on your head
Same here. Is Relaxyo the same model, just a different name
Just used your link to buy the x14's, so hopefully Amazon tosses you a few cents at a least. Great quality videos, keep it up!
This is a thorough review and is really the best of its kind. It has been super helpful in my investigation into this subject. Well done. Keep up the good work.
I received my TYLEX Open-ear Conductive Headphones cost about $35.00.
These headphones work good for me. Some difficulty hearing low tone sounds in Classical music. They really vibrate my bones. The sound is reasonably good. I will use them for listening to music, audiobooks and TH-cam. I enjoy Mozart music in the background while I am reading.
Good job, brother. Keep up what you're doing and your channel will do well. Talking to your audience as if you're visiting with friends is the right approach. Cheers!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.
@@mraudiofeedback where can I buy the Touch Bone X14 ?
Thanks for the review. I had the TouchBone DG08, which are pretty much a Shokz clone. I liked them much more than I had expected until they failed completely at less than three months 😔. So I'm back in the market.
I checked out the reviews on Amazon and it seems like you're not the only one experiencing that issue with them. I like my Touchbone X14 but they're not super comfortable compared to the Shokz OpenRun or even the iKanzi Touchbone S6 I recently reviewed (and am hosting a giveaway for until June 19th, 2022): th-cam.com/video/HAL25ttKsjQ/w-d-xo.html
I just ordered the x14's off your link! thanks for the video, and thanks for also making a short bc that's how I found your video!
Thank you!
The best unbiased review on yt. Thank you my friend
My pleasure and thanks!
I've had the X14 for 6 months now. They're fantastic. Use them daily. My only complaint is long term use makes the spots on my head a little sore from the pressure.
I ordered the x-14s during the video. I wanted a pair but didn't want to spend big $. Thanks for the video.
Seth, I have bought a few X14s since watching your video almost a year ago. 1 was the Relaxyo, then as a test, 2 as gifts from different sellers. There is a noticeable difference in sound quality and greeting volume/language. I can't identify which are the newer (=better?). As you mention in subsequent videos, they may not be the most comfortable things after a couple of hours. I spent a little(too much) on a variety of headsets. I think you'll like the G7 on Ebay, even with it's magnetic cable. BTW I saw another reviewer doing the facedance while figuring out how to wear :)
As a heavy equipment operator working 12 hours in a open-pit mine in a noisy environments, I charged first thing once I get in my machine for about 1-1¹/² hour and it'll last me all day and never failed. I use the hell out of my AEROPEX everyday I'm at work!! My only complain with AEROPEX: wish they make BIGGER size for larger head! All head comes in different sizes! BTW .. Touchbone X-14 are no longer available anymore!! Great video for this new subs! Mahalo.
Great review Seth! This #ProductsReview is helping my decision a TON!!!
I do wish people would stop giving phone companies a pass for removing features. Removing a headphone plug doesn't make the phone any thinner or smaller, just cheaper (and that cost savings NEVER gets passed on to the user)... Or removing truly needed features like SD slots. I may have to give up the 1/8" plug someday, but I won't EVER buy a phone that doesn't support SD (or other standard) memory expansion.
-steps off soapbox-
Thanks for doing this review. I have the Aeropex (Openrun), that I use at work. I work in a steel stamping shop and we are required to wear earplugs. So BC headphones let me kind of skirt the rules while still making sure my boss can call me if he needs to get a hold of me. But I've forgotten them a few times and had been looking at getting a backup pair to keep in my lunchbox if I forgot my main set. I'd been hesitant to drop $140 for a spare set, and I think I'll order a set of the X14s for that job now.
Thanks for the review.
That's like complaining cars don't come with tape decks or even CD players anymore. Nobody uses them any longer just like Ipods. Hell besides 1/4 jack's on high powered DJ headphones, it is hard to find ones that still have even the 1/8 unless your looking through the bargin bins at crappy cheap sets.
Increases water proof ability without the phone jack.
Like the review, if I may make any suggestions, I wish you could have delved more into what the products offer, and how well they hold up. Otherwise awesome review!
Great advice - thanks and will do!
Hey Seth. I rely on these TH-cam review videos all the time. So I have gotten to know quite a few presenters. I honestly am impressed with your at ease and confident persona. You are extremally articulate and comprehensive. I look forward to future videos from you.
I wish I had seen this video before I purchased the Youth-Whisper bone conduction headphones. I would of hands down gone with the X14 instead. However I have not received the package. Would you please look into this line of headsets.?
Youth whisperes I returned. Unnaccceptable sound and twice the price.
BC-1, X-14, and N1 are all entry-level products, and there is no doubt that among these four products, Openrun is the best (it is also the most expensive). I have my own Openrun Pro, which has good sound quality and comfortable wearing. However, this year, I switched to Wissonly Hi Runner, not because Openrun is not good, but because I need a headphone that can be used in swimming, Hi Runner's IPX8 waterproof level, and MP3 mode, which meets my needs. The sound quality and wearing comfort are similar to Openrun Pro. So, now I'm using Openrun Pro at home, Wissonly Hi Runner for running or swimming
Thanks for this review. It is very helpful. I wonder if the latest Purerina headsets (currently on Amazon) are also as good as the one you choose here! Thank you again! You rock ⭐️
I came across your channels bc I’m in the market for an over the ear headphones and just recently found out about bone conduction headphones. I’ve always used AirPods and since last year I’ve been suffering from ear infections on and off. So I’m here to look for other alternatives. Thank you for this thorough review about these products. I think I will try the x14s for now and see how it works for my small head lol
I have last year's shockz and if you use ear plugs with them then you get more bass and you can hear them in really noisy environments. Yeah, it kind of defeats the purpose of having open ear head phones but it's nice to have the option to use the ear plugs sometimes.
Actually, that is the preferred way to use them on an airplane or in a noisy environment!
Thank you for this informative video!
My pleasure and I love the Touchbone set I kept!
I genuinely enjoyed this video bro! Been watching tech videos all damn day trying to find the right pair of bone conduction headphones for swimming...
Great review, Thanks
Hi Seth,
I could not find the TouchBone X14 conduction earphone on Amazon, even using your convenient links. It took me to a listing for a Moing brand, that I was pleasantly surprised to learn I had already purchased over a year ago and was looking to replace because I have misplaced them..
And to make matters even better they were on sale $22 off the regular price so I got them for $35 including sales tax.
Getting back to the problem: it seems to me that Amazon is blackballing Touch Bone for some reason. I was really looking forward to getting the TouchBone X14 that won your review and has a USB-C charging connector. I will keep looking.
Great video, my Aeropex just died and I wanted to replace them, you just saved me $100.
Nice!
So being it now 6 months later....do you have any new developments on bone conduction phones??? I've been delaying my purchase, and doing some research, where I stumbled onto your vid!! Confirmation and answer appreciated!! Keep up the good work!!
6:55 Scorps!! Yeeaah Buddy!!
Thanks for the great review. Do you know why all the items are not available for sale in Amazon?
You are enjoyable to watch. Admittedly I do hope the light reflecting on your glasses is a one off because I felt like a moth to a flame.
I have the Shokz and I like them, but I can say they work better with short or no hair. I had lost my hair due to meds and the Shokz were great. Now that my hair is growing back the texture of the Shokz is horrible. It just pulls on my hair and it’s not even that long now.
Thanks for your honest and independent review.
My pleasure!
What happened with the run time for the products? Did they last the (x14) 8hrs and (Shokz) 8.5hr as claimed, especially the x14? I liked that you provided differed products, but disappointed the review was incomplete.
I hadn't come up with a decent way to validate usage time back when I made this video. I'm still testing a few different ways to make the tests efficient and accurate before adding that content to my review videos. Thanks for the feedback though - it validated how important that test is for these reviews!
For What Aeropex Is The Bass Sounds Better Than I Expected
The openrun is just the Aeropex with fast charging added
Actually had the 9Digital Lites in my basket and decided that I needed to do some proper research rather than spending £35 GBP on them. Thank you! Changed my mind! Haven't made a decision yet but at least you stopped me from making a bad decision!
I've got the Open Run Pro which features 'deep base'. The sound is good and clear but virtually no base. Maybe it's not possible with this technology but they shouldn't advertise deep base. They are really comfortable but not for audiophiles.
Getting one of these codecs after watching this vid, saw the excitement when the good ones started working. 👍
Yeah I was genuinely surprised when the X14 sounded as good as they did. The Shokz sounded great too but the price is much more than the X14. Thanks for watching!
Cool content. Thanks a lot! I see the touchbone x14s are no longer sold (at least under that name). What are your thoughts on the Moing DG08s? Looking to spend around $50 and those seem to be the best right now.
Nice review, I bought your suggestion. It's no longer branded as the x14 but looks the same; let's hope it functions as well!!
Thanks to this review I bought the “x14”, without “touchbone” branding, and I’m so far very happy with them. Only complaint is that there seems to be no way to switch the menu language from Chinese to English. 25 euros, btw.
@@noeoep If you zoom in on the picture of his link it will show x14. Their not bad for the $17 I paid for them.
TouchBone BC-8 (MOING) - amzn.to/3LuUhx2
PURERINA (formerly TouchBone) X-14 - amzn.to/40qNg9q
Thank you for a great video review. Going to try bone conduction. The only “in ear” I’ll wear are Sony WI-XB400 that are connected together by a wire that has the volume control & charging port on the connecting wire plus they clip together magnetically so I can’t lose them. But I stil hate “in ear” & just wish that Apple or somebody would make quality EarPod style on the ear with the magnetic clip & connecting Bluetooth cable of the Sony so I couldn’t drop them.
I ordered the X-14 due to your review. Thanks.
Do you have an updated link for the X-14?
I've been using the JLab Rewinds for a while now and I still love them. The lightest on-ear headphones I've found and still have great battery life, had the first pair for almost two years now, got a second pair so I always have a pair charged (and because I misplace things way too often). I got them in different colors to make it easier on myself when pairing them to tell which is which.
Great job! But TouchBone X-14 are not available at shops now. Where are you bought them?
I bought my pair on Amazon but I bet AliExpress has them worldwide online.
As with so many cheap chinese BT headphones, multiple companies selling same, Amazon does not seem to carry this exact, but they push the RELAXYO which looks exactly a alike... AliExpress is selling the Touchbone for $8 which is pretty funny. guess they are cheap enough to try, based upon your review.
I usually tend to buy shokz or haylou brand. Most of time when I buy other cheaper brands they list it as Bone conduction, but a lot time their air conduction headset. So there little speakers near facing your ear. Okay sound but nothing like Bone conduction. One thing I like about shokz is their battery life, and their customers service. Still bit expensive usually buy when on sale. Just wish shokz did usbc, instead special cables.
Yup, just got me Shokz Openrun Pro and the only thing I miss is USB-C charging.
They make my loss of hearing less noticeable since bone conducting earphones bypasses my hearing loss issue.
@@bennylloyd-willner9667 I recently got diagnosed with ear tinnitus. Would say these would help with ringing in ears like less noticeable?
@@theeproducer9153 is really hard to tell and very individual. For me, it feels a bit better since the sound/Tinnitus level is better (louder "real" sound slightly drowns out the tinnitus BEEEEEEEP ). I also just got proper hearing aids that help me even more. They are top quality Phonak Audeo p90-rt. My hearing loss is on both sides but much worse on the right side. My Shokz makes it better, but the proper hearing aid beats it (and is a lot more expensive depending on health system in the country you live in.) I live in Sweden and apart from having shitty weather for a large part of the year, the health services are great 😁
If you have the means to get Shokz I do recommend them. I think they still do a great job even tho my devices mainly are connected to my Phonaks. Ideally, you have a friend to borrow a set from, or a great store where you can try them out for a bit.
I got the aeropex before they rebranded to shokz. They are amazing. I got them on sale for 99 in early December 2021. They were originally 199.
The voice quality is better than a lot of other Bluetooth headphones I have had. I work 12 hours and have had them on playing music for 12 hours (fairly quietly), then TH-cam for about 20 minutes and they are at 60%. I have never had them die. I day wait for a sale and do shokz.... mostly cause I love them so much I have become a fanboy
That's awesome! I heard that the Aeropex are way better than the rebranded OpenRun in so many ways but I haven't had a chance to compare them myself yet. Perhaps in a future video...
Yes, you forgot to explain how and where to answer a call on the Open Run which that's the one I have😊
Great job..... thank u thank u....
Most welcome 😊
Great video!! Would have been nice for you to call someone to see how clear you sound to them..to test the mic...thanks
Agreed! I do test the mics in later videos. This one was my first and I’ve learned quite a few lessons since then. Thanks for the feedback!
Nice review and insight. One Q: would you purchase a 3 year protection plan with this product?
Personally I don't typically purchase protection plans, however I do recommend getting it if you purchase the Touchbone X14 since they're not rated IP68. They're more susceptible to water and dust damage, depending on how and where you use them. I haven't had a single issue with mine yet and it's been almost six months of regular use.
Thank you Thank you.
Very informative.
I have gone through 5 pairs of cheaper Bone Conductive headphones on the $25 to $50 price range then went with the Shokz OpenCom and OpenRun Pros. Their noise filtering on transmitting really sets them apart. They kind of use bone conduction in reverse. Only transmitting as your speak / feels the vibration through the bone connectivity then stopping as soon as you stop speaking. Would have liked to see your talk test with a noisy background to compare with the others
Hey! Loved your video. I'm planning on buying these. Just wondering, maybe you've used these for a long time already. Have you had any problems with it until this day? Like, they broke? Battery life is worst than expected or something like that?
I have the Shoks open run pro for almost a year now and use them all the time. No issues for me whatsoever.
My mum has has the shokz openmove (their cheaper version) for 1 year, still works like brand new. And they are not treated gently, she destroyed every other type of headphone/earphone she had before then, either lost wireless buds, damaged the cable on wired, etc. She's already saved so much money on not having to buy new USB-C headphones every few weeks, went from being super skeptical of this weird new bone conduction tech to absolutely swearing by them & convincing heaps of her friends to buy them - especially because of the durability. She uses hers for calls, not exercise, but lots of lying on the band when sitting in bed, hangs them up around a lamp which stretches the band, but the titanium band is honestly amazing durability wise. Battery life is still amazing, even though the openmove have the smallest battery/talk time & slowest charging, & she leaves it on charge 24/7 when not in use.
I seriously can't fault the build quality or reliability, even with pretty rough care from someone who has a knack for breaking tech products. It's a running joke in our family. I just bought the openrun myself, was happy with the openmove for my use (mostly calls) but snagged an upgrade while they were on sale. Didn't even consider another brand thanks to the reliability & solid build. Bass is obviously lacking but thats more a limit of bone conduction, not the brand or design
The idea that anyone has got to 2023 still using wired headphones blows my mind. Both bone conduction and air conduction dying to into the ear. Bone conduction loses some bass but air conduction rivals any in ear buds.
I haven't used wired headsets in more than 15 years.
I recommend Shokz, either OpenRun Pro (bone conduction) or OpenFit (air conduction), Mojawa Run Plus (bone conduction), or Oladance OWS2 (air condiction).
Bluetooth can't penetrate water, so unless a headset has storage you can put music on (which the Mojawa Run Plus does, they also make them waterproof. Shokz makes a great--OpenSwim--that can be worn swimming, but you have to save music to it because Bluetooth can't penetrate water.
If bass matters to you buy air conduction.
You get what you pay for.
Thank you for a great video review. Going to try bone conduction. The only “in ear” I’ll wear are Sony WI-XB400 that are connected together by a wire that has the volume control & charging port on the connecting wire plus they clip together magnetically so I can’t lose them. But I stil hate “in ear” & just wish that Apple or somebody would make quality EarPod style on the ear with the magnetic clip & connecting Bluetooth cable of the Sony so I couldn’t drop them.
Very helpful
Thanks❤
I have a big head too. I really want to try some bone conduction headphones because I get a lot of ear infections. I already wear over-ear headphones rather than anything in-ear, but I still worry that headphones of any kind might be providing a breeding environment for the nasties that keep attacking my ears. So feel like bone conduction could be a good alternative. I wish there were a comfortable set for wearing in bed (especially sleeping on my side)
There's actually a good solution for using bone conduction for bed that I found on AliExpress. I'll be making a video for them very soon so keep an eye out for that.
I have the [After] Shokz Opencomm headset with the boom-arm microphone- I LOVE it! Sound quality is superb when talking on the phone! Check it out if you can
Given how they struggle with the mic this would be great
Did you order the first 3 phones from wish or temu?? You know shipped to you in a plastic bag only like I've seen on TH-cam reviews? I got the first ones you showed thru Wal-Mart shop app at $15 not too upset for my 1st set. Will get better ones soon Thanks for the real world reviews.
When I click on the link it doesn't take me to the x14 at least it doesn't say x14 anywhere on that Amazon page.
Is this not available anymore ?
Thanks for the comparison. I was wondering if the extra expensive was worth it
It's worth it if you want the support of a bigger company versus a small Amazon seller. Plus Shokz is more comfortable.
liked, subscribed and hit the bell just because of "rock you like a hurricane"
Awesome
Hello! good content! For you, what would be the best price-value-quality headphones to buy on Amazon? thank you!
Do you have a link to the TouchBone x-14 I can’t find them? !!
Try this: amzn.to/3KyNdjm
Can you do a review on shokz open fit
I'll reach out to Shokz to see if they'll send me a pair to review.
Thanks for the review. Just ordered through your link. Looking forward to trying them out. My ears are so sensitive, I can't stand anything in them or touching them for long periods of time. I hope these work out unfortunately, I LOVE my bass and it seems this type of headphone isn't great for that but I'm getting them for sleeping , so we'll see. If I remember, I'll try to come back and update for others.
received a pair of pro's yesterday. Disappointed in the pro version for bass. Maybe sending them back. I have a Bose soundwear and the monster boomerang that I like better for open air audio,music that I enjoy bass. Still looking for a better open air alternative to the preferred Bose soundwear since it's been discontinued in my pair are starting to show their age plus when watching movies the audio lags at times more with the Bose since they use older blue tooth versions. Honestly I think the said base response in the pros is a gimmick. I'm don't experience much bass at all other than they're good sounding speakers that are designed to project into the ear canal
What of you just want to only get a wireless headset, so you can use skype for instance and walk around the house? I dont care about the music or podcasts you can use. Also I am deaf on my left side ear. Is it good enough to use this for that money?
Read the'most recent' reviews of these models-most just stop working, my Moving took two charges then quit. Reviewers could help so much more because many "cheap" ones stop working. The numbers are out there, mention them !!!
Seems the same with Shokz as per reviews...Generally a 3 month break-in period..?
I just wanna know how you thought the shokz sounded the worst, i thought they sounded pretty great
They definitely sounded great - I agree. I just thought the Touchbone X14s sounded just as good for much less money. The Shokz were more comfortable too.
The x14 link is bringing up something different
Xhow can we get true sound, when your using your Audio microphone to project the sound to the listeners..?l
Thanks for the video I bought a cheap pair because I left my charging box in a hotel so I bought the B10's from Amazon just to have a pair in a pince I something quick these are okay for my first pair of bone conduction headphones..
Hello, Seth. I have been watching most of your videos about bone conduction earphones. But still didn't hear from you about the playtime of touch bone x14. How is the play time? Did it last 8hrs?
Also, is your X14 still alive?
Hopeful to hear from you soon.
Thank you!
Is there a microphone in the headsets or are you talking through the phone?
How does it work
Have you tried the OpenMove from shokz? How would the sound compare to your preferred X14s?
I haven't tried them but I'd expect them to perform similarly since the X14 is basically an OpenMove ripoff. Every Shokz I've tried sound great.
My OpenRun Pro came with 2 charging cables and a hard case.
Volume comparison between Shokz and X14?
Seth: Your link to the Touchbone X14 takes me to a RELAXYO brand of headphone. Do you know if this is the same item (Touchbone X14) as what you tested in your video? Thanks!
It's the same thing. The other was currently unavailable so I switched the link. There's no difference.
The Shokz have an app with eq.
u know of a bone conduction set that works for swimming and can rewind and fast forward?
As many times you would charge it with a USB-C, you would ruin the port on the headphone in no time. The magnetic connecter is great. No dirt can ruin the connection and you can hook up very easily even in complete darkness. You can also purchase extra charging cables for $10 to $12 apiece. I have had my AfterShokz for over a year and I even sleep with them on while I listen to Podcasts. I wish all cell phones went with the magnetic connecters, but Hey, anything to help out the service industry to repair your port. NOT!!!
I have had the x14 for 1.5 years with nightly charging and the port works fine. Only problems I have had with it so far is with the Bluetooth.
how does these compare to the Creative outlier free bone conduction series
Honestly, I don’t wanna use a headphone that shocks me. They should probably fix the electrical issue first before launching a product
I'm looking for BONE CONDUCTION bluetooth headphones that have a biker intercom in them and can't find any
If I come across any I'll let you know. Unfortunately I don't know of any yet.
Which do u recomnd me for swimming and that i can play forward and rewind on the same track
Well, it's hard to mesure price and value, once we can't tell about the durability issue.
I wear glasses. does wearing glasses & possibly the beard create problems when using this type of headphone?
I wear glasses too and I haven't had any issues whatsoever.
no!
My Aeropex Last 14 hours on a single charge
Thanks
please advise
with a speaker outside the Ikko style
But the mic cuts out outside noise well.
How many months is the lifespan of x14.? Vs aeropex
I've had my X14 for six months now with no issues. I don't have any aeropex or Shokz so I'm not sure about that lifespan.
Those touchbone x14’s seem like they’re Chinese knockoffs off the now discontinued Shokz Trekz Titanium. I had two pairs of the Titanium and only issue I had was they weren’t waterproof and had a small seam on them that was the failure point on both pairs when it finally separated after two years. They can still be gotten for about $79.99 on Amazon and only reason I’m not getting a third pair is because I want some that are actually waterproof.
Where can I find the Touch Bone X14. I click on the link. That took me to Amazon to a product RELAXYO Bone Conduction Headphones. Which are not the Touch Bone X14. Can you point me in the right direction.
Thank you.
I really liked the video
if we are fat dose it affect the sound penetration compared to if we are skinnie boned to transfer the vibration to our skull? or dose it not matter.
In my experience it doesn't make a difference
I'm considering getting some but I'm concerned about the possible lack of bass
with the shokz you can insert plugs in your ears to get a slight muffled but bass is pretty good.
Poor durability on the Shokz! I've had the older model Shokz for less than 2 years and I'm on my 3rd, that's right, 3rd warranty repair! I take care of these and the buttons fail, the charging fails and the transducer has come loose so it sounds like a bee in your ear. I do like them, when they work but they are very cheaply made for what they cost.
So if they where all free and I you get your choice, choose the Open Run.
Yes, actually if money wasn't an option, I'd get the OpenRun Pro.
amzn.to/3RyeR2F
The open run pro sucks. sounds like old am radio. do not buy!!!
I could never wear earbuds because they don’t stay in my ear.
I have the same exact problem
I have a pair of aftershockz and I love them. I had the same issue with in ear headphones. I have a pair of noise cancelling over ear which are great but bulky and corded. I like how these work as you can clearly hear what is going on around you so they are also great if you take a bus or subway or work out or jog or whatever. I also use them for a headset for zoom calls. The shocks I have I bought for about $75 on amazon
Very good review.
The problem I read about Shokz on many reviews is thier warranty is bogus. If it was a US company I would buy at that price. They make these for $5 and sale them for over $125 and do not cover there warranty!
They are too far for anyone to sue Shokz as they are in China. I will go with X14. For $35 it won’t be a big loss.
Wanted to follow-up…
After watching several Bone Conduction Headphones reviews including this one above, I ordered the X14 and received them this morning.
They are just as you described, comfortable and sound very good. For the price, one cannot go wrong.
I did not to buy Shokz and loose $120+ because manufacturer did not help during warranty period.
Very happy with X14 !
I'm so glad to hear that! I love my X14s
go start a company......
X14 still sound great for everyday listening and exercising. I was almost disappointed as they were not comfortable when watching Tv in bed as the back-loop are not meant to handle any pressure, they actually heart after a small amount of time.
Fortunately I found a good solution: instead of wearing them behind my head while watching tv I wear the X14 loop below my chin, letting the speaker fit on each side of the ear-bone, basically where there are meat to be located.
The main reason I bought Shokz open run was they were the only ones that were water resistant big advantage as I'm always out in all kinds of weather.