My Favorite Bone Conduction Headphones Are $30 Off Right Now.
There may not be much competition in the bone conduction headphone (BCH) space, but Shokz still stands out significantly from the rest. Its latest flagship headphones, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 , came out last fall and are great for those who want that open-ear feel during an outdoor workout, as I explained in my review . You can get them for $149.95 (originally $179.95) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale , which is the lowest price they’ve ever offered on Amazon , according to price trackers .
If you’ve never used a BCH before, the main thing you need to understand is that they transmit vibrations through your bones rather than through the air, making them ideal for listening underwater (or just in the shower). This usually results in degraded sound quality, usually in the lower registers. But that’s where Shokz focused their attention on the OpenRun Pro 2. They have dual-driver bass technology that sends bass sound through the air, making them a hybrid BCH and open-ear with regular speakers.
As the name suggests, OpenRun Pro 2 is designed specifically for runners. They’re lightweight, weighing 1.02 ounces, rated IP55 waterproof, and have a battery life of up to 12 hours with fast charging (a five-minute charge gives 2.5 hours of battery life). The companion app comes with equalizer settings, and the headphones feature Bluetooth 5.3.
What makes these BCHs stand out for me is the lack of rattling vibration that tickles my ears when playing certain notes. Keep in mind that if you choose not to use the dual-speaker bass technology through the app and stick with 100% BCH, the tickling vibration will be present. But it’s this hybrid technology that makes OpenRun Pro 2 the best sounding BCH on the market. And this is the best time to buy them.
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