AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones Bluetooth Sweatproof Earphones with Mic for Sports, Black

Started looking into bone conduction after struggling with ear infections for ages, doctor said having my ears covered most of the day with a headset was a likely factor. This is highly unscientific, but my ear infections did become less frequent after using this.This was the second bone conduction set I tried, the first one was low quality, too flimsy and didn't "grab" my temples hard enough which hurt sound quality, and ultimately ended up snapping in the middle from regular usage. This one does the job marvellously and is built to last (I did snap my first pair but that was my fault, sat on it). Yes, with bone conduction the sound quality suffers, mainly the bass, so if you're pedantic about that be aware it will be a trade-off. For me, it's a worthy one. It also takes a while to get used to them, at first the vibrations around my temples felt strange and gave me very slight vertigo (which might have been from the ear infection, so take with a grain of salt), but after a few days I got totally used to it.I now own 2 pairs of these, and couldn't be more satisfied. Other than the weak bass, the only negatives on this one are that it sometimes can be a faff to keep synced with devices (most likely just Bluetooth being Bluetooth) and that you can't use it while charging. Tried their wired version but it was quite bad - for some god forsaken reason they decided to add a USB powered battery AND an audio jack instead of no-battery USB, which beats their main advantage of addressing the charging issue. At the very least you can use the wired version while charging (mess of cables notwithstanding), which is good because the one I got came with a battery that doesn't hold charge.

These are my first pair of bone conduction headphones. So far I have only been wearing them around the house. I will be taking them out on my bike tomorrow to see how they perform.The sound quality is very good considering they do not fit into your ears. I am sure that more expensive in the ear headphones will have better base and more clarity, but the point of these headphones is to be able to still hear what is going on around you. The website says the following;The only official headphones chosen by England Athletics. Nothing in/on/over your ears. Our OPEN EAR DESIGN makes it safer for running, cycling and driving.The headphones come with a protective bag and a micro usb charge cable. I don't know at present how long a charge will last but I am sure these will be tested by myself on my bike and my wife who runs.The overall build quality feels good and so far I am very pleased.

comfortable enough once you get used to them, a godsend when I'm wearing layers and active because no wires to get tangled in things, good sound quality and handy buttons. Battery lasts long enough for heavy use.Only 2 issues: mic volume is low so people struggle to hear me on calls, and the wire/loop is so big it gets caught or disturbed or moved by collars, scarves or cyclist masks - anything that sits at the back of the neck is going to nudge it or knock it, so it's always a matter of adjusting them/my clothing to accommodate. Minor hassle really tbh, and doesn't detract from the amount I'll use them because the convenience of not getting caught on doorhandles or clothes etc with a wire is far greater than the minor annoyance of positioning relative to other stuff on my neck.

Use these to work with as I have tinnitus, taking and making calls for 7.5hrs a day - currently only need to charge them twice a week for this purpose, so battery a lot longer than I expected. Listening to music must use more power. People can hear my voice just fine, in fact better than another pair of bluetooth headphones I have. Doesn't affect my tinnitus, as other over the ear headphones do.

Great for bike riding and exercising, love the reassurance that the headphones won’t fall off and you can still hear what’s going on around you whilst also enjoying the music. I have felt much safer on the roads. I have also used them to take calls from my mobile phone and the voice and noise clarity is great. Definitely worth spending that little bit extra, we love these and have purchased them three times for gifts for family and friends.

Loved these .. sometimes you need hands free calling or music but need to know whats going on around you as well.. these worked brilliantly.. sound is not like the best headphones I have but is not bad at all.Can be uncomfortable if worn for long periods .. as I sometimes do for work.. but on the whole would definitely recomend

My daughter showed me a pair she had bought. I must admit I was a bit unsure what sort of sound you would get but after trying them I was amazed. Went out and bought two pairs one for me and one for my wife. No more earphones falling out or hurting my ears. These phone are just the business great sound quality, easy to use and very comfortable to wear. All I can say is throw out your old earphones, ipods or cams and go and get a pair

I’m an active person, so I was looking for something I could use in the gym, on my bike or going for a run. I bought these headphones because they appeared to tick all of the boxes, how wrong could I be!I have a 59 Cm head at the widest point, which equates to a large/XL helmet. I would therefore assume that the headphones would be a snug fit but they hang off my head. I cannot get them to sit in the right place so they are constantly uncomfortable and sound awful.The band is so hard that it hurts the top of your ear to a point where you can’t wear them for very long.The sound quality is average at best! Even when they are sitting just right the headphones lack the quality/clarity you would expect. If they were adjustable then this would improve but I doubt it would solve the problem.Myself and my friends all got a pair for mountain biking, out of 11 of us all but one has stopped wearing them. Either choosing to sell them or just put them in a draw as a write off.I would not recommend them, they are poor quality