What's the pros and cons of bone conduction headphones?
Benefits of bone conduction headphones
Hearing loss and tinnitus people can enjoy music through bone conduction
Bone conduction headphones provide a way for people with hearing impairments to listen to music. Music reaches the inner ear directly without passing through the periosteum. Through inner ear stimulation, the purpose of hearing music is achieved.
Enjoy music while sports and feel whether the environment is safe
Unlike traditional headphones, bone conduction headphones are located outside the ear. Open-ear design not only allows you to hear music, but also allows you to always feel the safety of the surrounding environment. It is particularly useful for activities such as running or cycling, where awareness of your surroundings is critical to safety.
Open-ear design makes people wearing headphones more comfortable
Due to its open-ear design, bone conduction headphones will not enter the ear or cover the ear. Therefore, unlike traditional headphones, they will not generate air pressure in the ears and make you uncomfortable for wearing a long time. More and more users like to wear bone conduction headphones and find them comfortable to wear.
Bone conduction headphones are waterproof and perfect for sports
If you are looking for a pair of waterproof earphones for outdoor use, you can use waterproof bone conduction earphones. Nowadays, bone conduction headphones are basically splash-proof and sweat-proof, making them more suitable for use when you exercise outdoors.
Bone conduction allows you to hear music clearly ourdoors
Compared with traditional headphones, bone conduction headphones are open-ear headphones. Sound is conducted to the inner ear through the bones, so that even if you are listening to music or making calls outdoors, you can hear the sound clearly.
Shortcomings of bone conduction headphones
Open-ear headphones designing can cause sound leakage
Due to the open-ear design of the headphones, there may be sound leakage from the headphones. If you use headphones outdoors, people next to you may hear what you are listening to, which may result in a leak of your privacy.
Sound quality you listen to will be reduced by bone conduction
For people who are pursuing sound quality, bone conduction headphones may not be suitable for you. In terms of sound quality, bone conduction headphones are worse than traditional headphones. The sound tends to be less rich, lacks bass, and may not be as loud.
Wearing it for a long time can also affect your hearing
Although bone conduction headphones have an open design and are safer than traditional headphones, long-term use can still cause hearing loss. Some people who wear bone conduction headphones for a long time will feel discomfort and pressure around their temples or head.
Good quality bone conduction headphones are expensive
At present, the quality of the bone conduction market is uneven. Good-quality bone conduction headphones are relatively expensive and are not suitable for everyone to buy.
What's types of bone conduction headphones?
Currently, there are two main types of bone conduction headphones. One is open ear bone conduction headphones, and the other is ear clip bone conduction headphones.
Wireless Ear Clip Fashion Bone Conduction Headphones
Design of ear clip bone conduction headphones is generally like an ear clip, which is clipped on the outside of the ear. The ear clip is generally made of silicone material, and the ears will not hurt when clipped. This type of bone conduction headphones is more refined than sports one.It can not only function as bone conduction headphones, but also serve as an ear decoration. Sanag's B56S Pro Bone Conduction Headphones can be used as a fashion item for young people. It can be used as an accessory to match your outlook when going out to keep up with fashion trends.
Wireless Open Ear Sports Bone Conduction Headphones
Design of open-ear bone conduction headphones is generally sports-style headphones, which clamp the temples and surround the head. This kind of headphones is very suitable for people who swim, cycle, and run. This kind of headphones can make it easier for them to pay attention to whether they are safe while sports. At the same time, while enjoying music, people can also focus on sports and improve their efficiency. Sanag B91S Pro RunPower Open Ear Swimming Bone Conduction Headphones is very suitable for sports people. It has IPX8 waterproof function. Not only suitable for runners, but also suitable for swimmers.