As a road runner I need to hear the environment around me for my safety. Especially since it seems like almost everyone driving is looking at a phone screen and not the road. Also as a runner I enjoy listening to music with certain BPM for certain runs to help keep pace easier and make the run more enjoyable. I used to run with only one ear bud in so I could still hear the surrounding environment but with music in one ear and outside sound in the other I couldn't really determine the distance and direction of outside sounds as great. I discovered the world of bone conduction headphones when my brother in law bought a pair of knock offs for 30 bucks. Well I decided to give them a try so I also bought the "cheap" 30 dollar bone conduction headphones. I ended up getting my "cheap" ones right when I was starting a 12 week training session for my first half marathon. 8 weeks later the 30 dollar cheap brand was losing sound in one side then they died. I was about ready to buy a replacement "cheap" set and decided that 30 bucks for 8 weeks was unacceptable so I decided to pay for a real brand. So far I'm happy I did. These headphones sound much better than the cheap ones and are much lighter. They don't bounce around like the cheap ones did. They have a much longer battery life too. All around these are great headphones for runners or anyone else who needs to hear the surrounding environment along with music. Now I will go over some pros and cons and address the "bad sound" quality some reviews are saying.
Pros:
-Light weight
-Able to hear outside sounds
-Long battery life
-doesn't bounce while running
-comfortable
-sounds better than the cheap knock offs
Cons:
-Can't skip back in tracks with the headphone buttons, my cheap ones could do that at least.
-A bit pricey but I so was the cheap ones that died after 8 weeks. I guess I'm just used to 9 dollar ear buds. Lol.
Now to address the sound quality issues that people complain about. Yes compared to over ear headphones and in ear ear buds the sound quality of these suck. But these aren't traditional headphones. These are bone conduction headphones that are meant to allow you to hear outside sounds for your safety/awareness. Yes they do leak sound and can be heard buy people near you if you have them cranked up loud. This is not an issue with me because I just keep mine loud enough to hear the music. I can still hear my foot steps and breathing while running. Yes these are bone conduction. They come with ear plugs so you can block your ear canals. Even though this defeats the purpose of open ear headphones I guess some people will use the ear plugs. And the funny thing is that when you block your ear canals the sound quality of these headphones goes way up close to in ear canal ear buds. I can't really explain this but I would assume it's something to do with sound waves out of sync where you can feel and hear these at the same time.
Now for my conclusion.
As a runner I'm not too concerned with my music quality. I don't even really listen to the music that close. It's mostly for the beat that I will change to whatever pace I want to run. Also a lot of 5k and other events are starting to ban headphones. My last 5k I ran just 2 weeks ago said no headphones. Not wanting to argue with anyone about why mine are different I just kept them in my pocket until I got around the first turn then put them on. It's not like they are gonna chase me down. Lol. Anyways these are great and have lasted longer than my last cheap set. I will update this review down the road, no pun intended, and let you all know how they are holding up.
9 month/250+ mile update:
These are still holding up great. No problems whatsoever in the last 9 months. I've ran in pouring rain with them, dusty gravel trails, freezing temperatures, and 90+ degree days. They still pump out the tunes. I haven't even noticed any reduction in battery capacity but I only charge it maybe once a month.
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Pioneers of bone conduction technology, AfterShokz is now renamed Shokz. Shorter, snappier, more shareable name but still the same commitment to headphone innovation.
Our products have been rebranded too!
Aeropex is going to exit from our shop and an upgraded version of Aeropex, OpenRun, which includes a fast charging function, will be your new choice.
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Open-Ear Design. Bone conduction technology leaves ears open to ambient sounds while delivering premium audio. |
Lightweight & Flexible. Featuring a wraparound titanium frame to ensure comfortable long-term wear. |
Sweatproof. Inspired by athletes, an IP55 rating repels sweat, dust, and moisture. |
6-Hour Battery. Enjoy audio and dual noise-canceling mics for crystal-clear calls. |
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Air Headphones |
Silicone Carrying Case |
USB Charging Cables |
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4.5 Stars They work great! Only one tiny flaw keeping it from 5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
These headphones are everything they advertise to be, I love how well they work. I can listen to music while running and still hear everything around me, it's the best. I find listening at around 1/3~1/2 volume is the best, if you crank them up too high they do start vibrating slightly against your skin and other folks start being able to hear them. My one complaint is the size of the band. It's so large that it sticks out about an inch or so off the back of my head/neck which makes it so if I try to lean my head on anything or lie down it shoves the headphones out of place. I really wish AfterShokz would make these in small, medium, and large or something like that. I would love love love to have a pair where the band was more fitted to me
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
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I’ve struggled to find the right set of headphones, the Apple earpods have served me well but end up breaking because of sweat (minging). I had the same problem with Bose sports headphones having them replaced three times.
I tried a couple of wireless headphones and had issues with sound isolation (dangerous), wind noise and that weird thumping everytime your foot strikes the ground.
So I thought I’d try these. I’m really glad I did.
Very easy to setup, battery will last 4 or 5 hours, and they fit so well you forget you are wearing them - on my last 17 mile run I didn’t have to adjust them once.
Sound quality isn’t as good as in-ear headphones but that’s like saying a convertible car doesn’t handle as well as a hard top, different tools for different jobs. The sound is a little ‘tinny’, it lacks base and mid, but it’s something you only notice before you leave the house. Let’s face it, running headphones don’t have to have the best sound, they need good sound, good battery, comfort and not isolate you from your surroundings. I have my Bose QC35s if I want to immerse myself.
You can hear everything that goes on around you, and the direction it’s coming from.
The buttons need a little work, the press needs a more affirmative click - it’s tricky to find the button and know if you clicked it (while waiting for the digital blip for confirmation), especially with running gloves.
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