Stuck with Bone Conduction Headphones Choice, Any Advice?

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  [Deactivated] on 20/04/2024 - 15:02

  Before I say anything, what brand of Cochlear implant do you use currently?

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    Musiclover on 20/04/2024 - 15:05

    I do not have any Cochlear implant, my hearing is normal. I need a commercial bone conduction headphone in order not to be run over a car or electric scooter and not be killed. Also to be able to hear people around me if anyone says anything. No use at home on the sofa intended.

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      [Deactivated] on 20/04/2024 - 15:08

      Oh, my apologies I totally misunderstood you and my mind went off on a tangent. Nevermind I have nothing to offer in that case, sorry :P

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      sumyungguy on 20/04/2024 - 19:10

      +2

      I cycle with one in-ear (left). Staying alive is more important than stereo imaging.

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    AngoraFish on 20/04/2024 - 22:22

    -2

    Cochlear™ is a brand. https://www.cochlear.com/

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      CrispyChrispy on 20/04/2024 - 22:44

      Yes but it's also its own thing

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochlear_implant

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  star-ggg on 20/04/2024 - 17:16

  I bought OpenShokz Trekz about 2 years ago. Have you tried FB marketplace? Bone conduction headphones are very easy to clean. I would have no qualms about buying second hand.

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    Musiclover on 20/04/2024 - 17:33

    I did. hardly anything in my area… Thanks for the idea though.

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  CC123 on 20/04/2024 - 17:39

  +1

  Wanted to get Shokz Openrun but their normal sale price is $150 and they have not been on sale for a while and are currently around $220 with some rare exceptions.

  Pedl has them for $185, if you can get 99Bikes to price beat them, bringing it down to $175 assuming you aren't a club member.

  Got Mojawa Run Plus from Amazon which may even be better but something happenned with the order and it never reached me. Unable to re-order as the bumped the price up

  Amazon live chat - sometimes they'll credit the difference so you pay the original price you paid + use the credit… just explain your situation and you may get lucky

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  timbo83 on 20/04/2024 - 23:07

  +1

  Stick an CamelCamel alert on the Shokz then order once it drops again. I'm onto my third set, admittedly I stepped on one pair so had to replace.

  Like you I wanted something I can run with or go to the gym without worrying that I'm not hearing something important. I also work in a role that has many calls/videoconferences etc and I don't like having over-ear headphones all day. The Shokz (particularly Pro model) are really light and I can wear all day without problem.

  They aren't great in noisy environments (e.g. plane, London tube) as you would assume but for most environments I find them perfect.

  Great customer service too. I had a pair start to falter just before 2 year warranty was up after almost daily use in Singapore with high humidity, and they replaced them no questions asked.

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    Musiclover on 21/04/2024 - 09:13

    Apparently Mojawa is even better, this is why I wanted to try them so much. At the same time, Chinese brands are so tempting, around $40-60 for a pair!

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  mmd on 21/04/2024 - 11:56

  I dont have any tips as it was given as a gift to me.
  All i can say is that the Shokz Openrun is crazy good.
  Well built and does exactly what i needed it to i.e. i can hear what's going when i'm cycling whilst listening to my favourite music.

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  timmof on 21/04/2024 - 12:24

  Putting aside swimming, we (my wife stole them from me) have a pair of Plantronics Backbeat Fit 3150. Unfortuneately discontinued, but there's a few pairs on eBay etc last time I checked. They hook over your ears, and are a sortof in-ear design. They dont completely block your ear canal, but let other sounds in. Really good for running.

  As for work, I use Jabras Evolve 2 65s with a boom mic that flicks up so I can quickly mute myself before swearing on work calls.. Over ear, but not too uncomfortable, and I spend probably 5 hrs on zoom a day and have a big head. Not cheap, but its a work tool…