SHOKZ OPENRUN BONE CONDUCTION SPORTS HEADPHONES | RUNNERS REVIEW BEST OPEN EAR ALTERNATIVE | EDDBUD
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SHOKZ OPENRUN BONE CONDUCTION SPORTS HEADPHONES | RUNNERS REVIEW BEST OPEN EAR ALTERNATIVE | EDDBUD
Hey cats, today a review of the superb new SHOKZ OPENRUN open-ear headphones.
Kindly supplied to me by SHOKZ ( formerly Aftershokz ) though they are not paying me to make this video nor will they review it before i launch it my valued viewers.
I took these out on several runs in very wet and windy conditions over the recent weeks.
I talk about their operation, reliability, sound quality and fit.
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Ironically listened to this through my Aeropex. It’s basically a running safety piece as much as audio gear. Love them. True there’s a lack of low end, but being aware of my surroundings is priceless.
Got mine last Christmas and love them, I run through narrow country roads a lot and feel safe in knowing I will hear cars coming behind me, love the fact that I can also hear bird song when I run in the evenings, very comfy, their customer service is amazing as well. Thanks Ed for the great content throughout the year👍
Many thanks for tuning in and glad these type of ear phones have been working out.
snap! You said what I was going to write 😂
It’s Aftershokz or nothing for me. Survived a mountain lion stalking and stand-off thanks to being able to listen to the 180-lb. male jumping down onto the mountain single track trail above me. And appropriately, I was listening to a voluminous account of the Battle of Stalingrad at the time ;-) Happy ‘22 and thanks for a good year!
I was talking to my wife about your story Troy. Thank goodness for these! Have a super start to 2022.
@@EDDBUD you’ll appreciate that, in all seriousness, it wasn’t clear if we (my English Springer Spaniel, Athena runs with me, and flattened next to me when I started shouting at the cougar) were going to survive. It was like that for about 3 minutes or so. Out of desperation, as he was crouched about 20 feet ahead of us, I finally started to feign at lunging at him. He finally got out of the crouch and stood up, and I began slowly backing down the trail while facing him. I was shaking at that point, exhausted and sweaty (it was snowy and just 5 degrees Fahrenheit)!and could no longer scream. After about 50 feet I could no longer see him through the pine and spruce trees, so I sprinted downhill a good half mile, which was crazy given the ice and rocks. Fortunately I was wearing micro spikes on my Salomon Speedcross ;-) The lion didn’t pursue. Then I threw up. A group of us volunteer Rangers (our home owners association owns several thousand acres of open space - undeveloped and little used forest land)!hiked up there later and set up a motion-activated wildlife motion camera and, a few days later, we had photos of the mountain lion, which by that time had threatened two other neighbors and killed a dog. Colorado state officials tried but were unable to trap him as they move dozens or even hundreds of miles. They are magnificent animals up close and, I’m told, eat between 100 and 140 deer per year! Thousands of trial miles later, haven’t seen another except for tracks. Happy New Year and thanks again for your reviews! Blessings to your family.
I have weird ears and could never get a pair of Earbuds to fit without memory foam or cone shaped tips. But these were the best I could find and I'm rather impressed with them.
However the audio quality isn't as good as regular headphones or earbuds, but the perks like the water resistance and being able to hear your surroundings are absolutely wonderful.
Glad they are hitting the spot.
Loving my Aeropex headphones - I've had them for 3 months, run around 250km with them and LOVE them - like CR said I can hear traffic on small country roads I run on, but also the nature around me on the trails. Just wonderful - my favorite music plus hearing the birds. How dreamy..
agree on the 3 taps to go back a track - need to be some kind of Einstein/Houdini/Copperfield to make that work 😂
Edd (is that your name?) - you are hilarious!!!!! Great video!
Thanks for tuning in Laura! Glad these are providing the balance between music and nature. A great product! 👍🏼
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A running headset review from Edd is the biggest quality seal for the product, NASA-level assessment. Why? His sound expertise/ musical interlude flying hours + being an actual runner, makes him an important connoiseur.
These are great from a “keeping you adjusted to the surroundings” many times they have saved me from a cyclist!
I tend to listen to Podcasts with mine, particularly The Drop running podcast, and they sound amazing. Like you said, the music quality, particularly low bass, just doesn’t sound as good. I used to run in a pair of Beats, but I appreciate hearing other people and traffic. Probably one of the best running purchases this past year.
If I’m safe on a non car / dog area the Powerbeats rock. But for anywhere else these help my hound based PTSD. 🐶
I love them. I've had various aftershoz for a few years and use for running and cycling. So much safer. I even have the version for swimming underwater!!
Fantastic for this purpose. Glad they are working well for you.
That was quite shocking this review, glad you conducted this review, i got these they are amazing sound isn't the best but good enough to not hear myself breathing like a dying pig whilst running
Used these while working on ships in the merchant Mariners. Not allowed to have your ear covers, I was the first person to get them and I had to ok them with my head officer. He bought a pair later on lol
Interesting to hear this info Chris. A unique use case that is not one I had thought of!
These are great for driving, exercise, etc. I synced to my phone to listen to Roku to watch a game while my wife works with her laptop. I put in some ear plugs to block out my wife’s noise and was pleasantly surprised with the increased sound and bass. Try it!
I got a pair of Aeropex for Christmas and 3 runs in the sound quality still amazes me!!! Base is as you say not perfect but still good enough for most genres. Very pleased with my prezzy
Enjoy 👍🏼😊
I have the original After Shokz and it really looks like the charger interface is a tremendous improvement over the original. 5 years, trouble free.
Super easy charging on this one. Glad it works so well for you.
Formerly aftershokz don't forget
Thanks for the review. I have a bone to pick ;) I have the openrun and prefer the sound of my G7 but I haven't found any reviews. More natural music for sure. Found it on Ebay.
The G7? Need to investigate this
Hi big man, I love mine, hear your fav tunes but also hear the birds sing, it’s mad, every time I use them I think of Star Trek and they are indestructible. Run a Christmas 10k and the race announcement was no headphones, apart from bone conducting…let’s just say I felt smug! HNY to you and the family.
Shokz....Formally AfterShokz mentioned the full 10 times ....................Tick 🤣🤣 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AUSTRALIA!💥....Can't wait to see what you bring in 2022!!👍❤
My daughter mentioned I should have done a counter. 🤣
I use these to aid in masking my tinnitus when I need it.
Not even sure what model I’ve got, but I’ve used and enjoyed them for a few years without any issues. Can also testify to multiple occasions that being able to hear traffic around me has saved my bacon . Never set up the connection to be able take calls as I run to avoid them!
This is the big advantage to me. 👍🏼
They’re awesome👍 Great review Edd
I’ve had the formally afterchokz set and both times the speakers blew out. Got a replacement the first but then again busted amd I moved on. I do enjoy these and wish they did break on me. I hope these are better than the formally known sets. Thanks for the review
I got these on sale. My old aftershokz air years ago died after a few months and the replacement same. I’m hoping this one is more durable as i use it for my long runs and trail hikes. The lower ip rating of the pro with the lack of storing music data is not worth the extra price as other reviewers point out.
Shokz just launch a new headset called OpenRun Pro. Will you do the review for it as well?
Thx for the review! The Aeropex seems to be going on sale recently to clear the way for the OpenRun. Would you recommend picking up a pair of discounted Aeropex instead of the Openrun?
Excellent cliffhanger with the Adistar, maybe something to consider in the future: 'NEXT, ON EDDBUD...'.
Ran some miles today in the Adistar but the wind and conditions were not ideal. More tomorrow 👍🏼
I like Giant headphones 🎧 like Run DMC style for running. Like when I was a schoolboy doing hearing tests.
Great review I really appreciate your humour
I got the humour back. Was Sick last few weeks 👍🏼
Looks interesting. Might consider this. Thanks for the review!
Thank you Sir! 😀
Most welcome!
We have 2 sets of Aeropex that died just after 4 months of use unfortunately. Both started intermittent bluetooth disconnection when running and it just shut off and won't charge. Saw a thread about this issue on Reddit as well. Currently in contact with their CS. Otherwise, amazing headphones for runners, cyclists and even playing tennis.
Hope they sort these out for you asap.
@@EDDBUD hopefully 🙏🏽
@@EDDBUD UPDATE! The replacement headphones arrived after several weeks :) Now back to workouts!
I absolutely love my aeropex. Probably the best thing i've bought for running at all. Can't recommend these enough.
Now that you told us about the Shokz (formerly Aftershokz) Openrun have you had a chance to try the Pro version that has the larger drivers?
I have them but I think there’s an embargo on the reviews. 👍🏼
@@EDDBUD Do companies only allow a certain amount of reviews of their products?
I'm also curious about the pro versus non-pro (amateur?) version. I broke my Titaniums and I really liked them so now I am trying to decide if it's worth the extra $$ to get the best version. I'd love to see your side by side comparison. To me it looks like the only differences are better bass and less waterproofing.
Great review as always Edd, cheers.
Do you listen to your music via a streaming service or downloaded MP3’s ?
the only reason I ask is I use a Mighty Audio player with Deezer and it’s a cracking bit of kit that means I can leave my phone at home, I’m sure its the only bit of tech on the market that allows this.
May well get a pair of the reviewed Openrun Shokz to pair with it.
On a side note I’ve had a run in my newly arrived Asics Magic Speed’s following your review, think I really like them after my first run.
Real Endorphin Speed feel to them for me, maybe better. I just can’t work the foam out as at times it feels firm and others on the soft side, best upper ever for me ever though👍
so as always for me your shoe review directly mirrors my first impression’s.
Keep up the great work, thanks.
I normally stick tunes onto my Garmin watch or pack my phone with me for safety.
I have the Aeropex. I love listening podcast during my runs early in the morning. Despite rapid charging I don't think the new Shocks are a revolution no ?
Not a massive leap. But if you don’t have them a good time to snap up a pair.
Aesop Rock! My man!! 😎 Your reviews are a real boon for this BUDDing runner 🤣
I love his tracks. Superb production and interesting lyrical delivery.
Beware that Shokz won’t honour their 2 years warranty if you haven’t bought from an ‘authorised dealer’ who seem to sell superior products than independent stores. They have a poor customer service but it’s a decent product to run in.
I was surprised the sound quality is amazing
Yes they do sound superb in fairness for a conductive tech
I have tight in ear earphones i use with garmin 255 music. Connection is weird sometimes, the music pitch lowers like tape being stretched, then gets higher than normal, speed also being affected. I wonder if these issues will persist with Shokz. Quite expensive too… I hope it’s worth it and works well if I buy it
Edd concerning your diet as a runner, how many calories do you usually consume a day? Would definitely love a full day of eating video as a runner.
Also have the Air pro 2 BTW but not for running just for Funning!
I have a cheap Bone conduction earphones. I use them listen to podcasts. The aren’t that good as the outside noise overrides tye earphones. So I’m in the market for something premium to encourage me to run and listen to podcasts or audiobooks. Hope this can be loud enough and not drowned with outside distractions
These are reliable and do have some decent volume level
My concern with these which is stopping me is the silicone outer shell . Being in a tropical country , the longevity is in question as rubber here tends to get sticky / oily and crumble in time . Im sure it will last long but with my lifestyle ive gone through 5 headsets (different brands of course due to losing one (my fault) or malfunctions). I actually really want them but scared to experiment as they due cost a pretty penny.
I got the aeropex on Black Friday. Hated them. The idea of running with music is that it should give you extra energie. But they sound so bad, after 10 minutes I turned them off. In-ears with transparency-mode work way way way better.
Not sure that everyone wants to hear music like that. Especially in urban areas. Plus many listen to spoken word books or podcasts.
Different topic. Have you tried the Scott Supertrac RC 2 trail shoes? What a shoe. Highly recommend.
Sadly haven’t tested these out as of yet.
@@EDDBUD I tried them on with no intention of purchasing, but it was love at first.. erm, fitting. An epic lightweight trail shoe that can do everything. I subsequently waved goodbye to my Salomons. No regrets.
Help
Just bought a these. Great blue tooth sound connected to my phone, but when I plug it in via USB to my laptop, it charges, but no window/ software opens so I CANNOT drag n drop ANY music. It’s charges but no window.
Tried it on apple and IBM. Nothing opens. Arrrggghhhh help.
It doesn’t have storage of its own as per almost all other wireless options.
@@EDDBUD whaaat. !!! I thought 1 gig
I’m going to have to stop watching your reviews as I’m going to go broke 😂 Just ordered a pair.
Enjoy! Really like the free and safe element of these.
Just started wearing these , got the old version before the rebrand. Really like them and yes the sound quality isn’t as good as in ear but the safety aspect is great as god it’s a total pain out there sometimes
Spot on John. There’s a new version coming soon which I’m testing out now which have more low end.
Confused, are these just a rebranded model name for the aeropex? More importantly do they have a mini version like in former models? I wanted to buy the aeropex mini but they are out of stock…
New update and replacement for the aeropex.
Are these a replacement for Aeropex mate? Or just another model being added
These are a replacement for the Aeropex. They are exactly the same in terms of design and specs etc with the only difference being the new quick charge feature.
I have the Xtrainerz model for swimming, it was great for 9 months until one side just stopped working ..😞
Did they sort out the issue? Seems they have long warranty.
What was the previous name of the Shokz company?😁😉
Hmmm let me remember.
Can't see the point of wearing them for exercise, Im too busy looking around and trying to enjoy the run sometimes just getting through a hard run is all I'm thinking of not listening to music but each to his own.For me they would be good for anyone who has tinnitus
as putting an ordinary earphone inside the ear
increases the tinnitus.
The prics, it would be too much at half the price.
I have to disagree here. These are superb for what they deliver and as an item for exercise they are safer than standard earbuds.
@@EDDBUD Don't have a problem with that but as I said for myself I am too busy looking around and trying to get through a sometimes tough run.
The best runs for any exercise I find is when you do it with a friend
you tend to run at a pace where you can have a laugh and watch the world go by.
I myself do suffer from
tinnitus and even though they are very expensive I'm thinking of buying a pair as I sing in barbershop a lot and use teacher tracks for practicing my songs.
Would you do a video on a pair of shokz that would be in a lower price range.
What is the difference between openrun and aerophex??
I think they are very close. Fast charge feature on the openrun.
Weren't they formally known as Aftershokz? 🤔
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Budd, formally EDDBUDD
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The Will of EddBud. Sounds like a TV Show.
if kipchoge says that's one of his essentials... 😅🤷♂ it must be.
I don’t trust his music taste though. 🤣
@@EDDBUD nice one. 😁
Run a km everytime you hear shokz (formerly known as aftershokz)
I might go for the record next time. 🤣
@@EDDBUD but mate, I bought the head phones because of your review.
Cheers
if I get no bass I'd rather just crank my old Moto G6 plus speaker :D
That’s not the intended use case here.
Marque de Fabrique!
The willpower of Edd Budd 🤣
It has been variable recently depending on the amount of sleep I get. 🤣
Stopped watching after about the 5th time you said "Shokz, formerly AfterShokz"
They specifically asked me to do it. Part of the agreement for making the video. It was also an attempt to say it as many times as I could. Which I was successful.
Edd “bone conductor” Bud
Loving my formerly known as aftershockz titanium... Old models doesn't crush my wallet that hard 😂😂
Coming in handy today editing my video whilst also keeping my son happy! 👍🏼
SHOKZ? Never heard of them.
Formerly known as AfterShokz!
How many gb of memory do they have? What's that? None? Gotta carry a phone or something to use them? No thanks. I like the sound quality in the testers I've tried, but I don't want to carry an additional device to listen to mp3s or radio. Does that mean I have to get a watch with music storage? It's only money!
Few devices have such storage.
@@EDDBUD After...I mean Shokz, had one made for swimming that included storage. Dunno if they still offer it. There are a lot of off brands you can load mp3s on, but I don't know about the quality of the sound. Af...Shokz still seems to be the gold standard for active use bone conduction sound quality.
@@EDDBUD Oh, happy New Year!
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