Stuck with Bone Conduction Headphones Choice, Any Advice?

Musiclover on 20/04/2024 - 14:44
Last edited 20/04/2024 - 14:44

I want to have bone conduction for running and cycling and possibly swimming.
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.
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.

There are lots of Chinese brands on ebay and aliexpress but I am unsure how usable they are.
Soundpeats from Amazon could be a good value but they only offer open air not bone conduction. I need no air leakage as I will also use them around people in crowded places.

It is unlikely as I have been searching for a while now, but maybe I missed something? Thanks

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

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

    • 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.

      • [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

      • sumyungguy on 20/04/2024 - 19:10
        +2

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

    • AngoraFish on 20/04/2024 - 22:22
      -2

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

  • 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.

    • Musiclover on 20/04/2024 - 17:33

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

  • 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

  • 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.

    • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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…

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