Bone conduction headphones: any good?

[sandwitch]

I've recently come across these headphones. Do any of you have personal experience with them or a brand you like?

 

[newby_investor]

I don't own a pair but a friend of mine recently bought one and let me try them out.
The use-case was running, he does a lot and still wants to be able to hear surroundings / marhsalls / etc.

My impression on 3 minutes of listening was, the quality was pretty good! They're not audiophile obviously, but not bad either. Very light and comfortable as well.

I *think* it was these ones:

Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Sports Headphones

Shop the Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Sports Headphones by Shokz for only R 2 999,9

www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

 

[1337]

I've had my AfterShokz Aeropex for years now, I use them daily. Completely worth the price (I paid R3.5k?)

 

[1337]

I don't own a pair but a friend of mine recently bought one and let me try them out.
The use-case was running, he does a lot and still wants to be able to hear surroundings / marhsalls / etc.

My impression on 3 minutes of listening was, the quality was pretty good! They're not audiophile obviously, but not bad either. Very light and comfortable as well.

I *think* it was these ones:

Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Sports Headphones

Shop the Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Sports Headphones by Shokz for only R 2 999,9

www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

Looks like they changed branding. I own these.

 

[newby_investor]

They're a bit on the expensive side, but if I were as serious about my running as my friend I'd probably have gotten one as well.

 

[bromster]

Try before you buy. A colleague days that they tickle her behind the ear and it freaks her out