AfterShokz Titanium Bone Conduction Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Slate Grey

This is a preliminary review, since I just received the Aftershkz Trekz Titanium from Amazon today and have only used them once. I have had over the years many earbuds and still use several of them. (for different reasons). For travel, I often use a pair of Shure in ear (ear occluding) ear buds which probably have the best overall sound. They are somewhat difficult to position properly and only use them when it is ok to occlude outside sounds and when it is worth taking the time to position them properly. I have a pair of Bang and Olufsen (non-occluding) ear buds that I use fairly often. Very good sound (although not as good as the Shure), but again, it takes a little time to position them. They are also not always the most comfortable to wear. I do not wear them for cycling, given their cost and concern over sweat damaging them. (Also, not sure how they would fit with my helmet, etc). For cycling/biking, I have used mostly a fairly inexpensive Sony sport ear buds, that hook around my ear lobes. They have held up fairly well over years of use. The sound is mediocre, and they don't occlude my ear canals, so outside sound is pretty good for biking. They do have an issue with the left one falling out at times when they get sweaty. Also, the cord occasionally will catch on to some things when walking (door handle, bike handlebar, etc). That being said, I came across the AfterShokz in a review on a bike website and figured I would give them a try. Not much of a discount on Amazon, but figured I would try them. They are packaged nicely and the instructions are fairly simple and seemed good. They feel like a quality product. They connected easily to my iPhone bluetooth. I was considering trying to connect them directly to my Apple watch, but figured the connection may be better directly to the phone. (The only disadvantages that I see, are that if I answer a phone call using the watch face prompt, the sound stupidly does not switch to the headphones (that is an Apple oversight, in my opinion). Also, if I had any music on the watch, I would not be able to listen directly without the phone. (I have not, as of yet, ever put music directly on the watch). I was concerned that I may have some problems with shared real estate with all my bike gear. I put on a skull cap (Halo brand), then a bike helmet. (Specialized). I then put on the Aftershokz. Last, I put on a pair of Oakley prescription sunglasses. (arms are fairly large for glases). Overall, all fit fairly well. I then went for a 40 minute bike ride, mid day, in the Florida heat and humidity. Although I was aware of them on, I cannot say at any time they were uncomfortable which is good. At no time, did I have to worry about them falling off. It was nice, not having to worry about the cord catching on anything or the earpiece falling out of my ear. The sound was pretty impressive, considering they were not even in my ears. Not as much bass as the Shure ear occluding buds, but pretty good sound overall. I would not want all that bass while biking anyway. I found I could listen to my music louder and it sounded much clearer, without feeling concerned about missing something with the road noise or traffic. It seemed like a near perfect compromise between hearing road sounds and hearing the music well. (Much better than riding with one ear piece in, which I have done at times in the past as well). I got a phone call during my ride. (Something that was difficult to answer with my cheap Sony, headphone only, buds. This was simple. I reached up with my left hand, quickly felt the button my left earpiece and hit it once. The person seemed to hear my responses without diffculty, and I heard them loud and clear. So overall, at least on the first day.....I am fairly pleased. Build quality very good, Design very good, Sound very good, Price, fair, but I guess you get what you pay for. Comfort with all my bike gear in place.....so far....better than expected. As an addendum: I have used the headphones now for another week or two and still fairly impressed. Have found that putting them on first, before my skullcap and bike helmet, and before my glasses (all in that order), seems to work best. Only one day did I seem to have trouble keeping the left part keep slipping off, and when I got home from my bike ride, found that the sweat was keeping it moving around, only because I had not put them on properly. If I take the time to make sure both sides are firmly hooked around my ears before they settle in front of my ears, they do not slip or move much at all, through my entire ride, even if I sweat in the Florida heat and humidity. Sound quality was still felt to be quite good, as is the ability to hear road noises, unless the volume setting is fairly loud. Another addendum, now much more than a year old. Quickly became my favorite earphones. Great for biking.....walking. Use them for everyday use to listen to podcasts, music. The only exception, is for plane travel, the Shure earbuds are better....since the open air design of the Trekz allow the engine noise of the plane to drown out the sound of the music or podcast.....but used the for travel and several trainrides.....and the Trekz were wonderful. Buy a lot from Amazon....and quickly became one of my favorite purchases. As an addendum, about a year and half after purchase, I had some issues with the on/off button, and the company support via email was great. They not only make a good product, but they stand behind it. Within 2 weeks, I had a new unit replacement. Great product! Great customer support!

I first heard of these headphones when I was reading a book review. The reviewer had listened to an audio recording of the book he was reviewing. He was driving his car with his wife and kids. They were listening to the radio, so he wanted to listen to the book with headphones or ear buds, but needed to be able to heat the sounds of the road. Aftershokz was his solution. Until that time, I had never heard of “bone conduction” headsets that left your ears free to hear outside sounds. They sounded like just what I needed. I work in an office and like to listen to classical music during the day. After getting some complaints, I decided that my computer speakers would no longer work. I tried Tozo wireless earbuds, but they were uncomfortable and kept falling out, no matter which size I used (but they sounded pretty good). Also, I could not hear my phone or people talking to me. I immediately ordered an Aftershokz Titanium headset. It works exactly as described and is a most ingenious solution to the problem of being able to listen to music, audio books or podcasts while still being able to hear the sounds around you. When I first paired them with my phone, it sounded like the music was coming from an outside source rather than the headset. I had to take them off to make sure my phone was not sending the sound out via its speaker. The music just seems to be playing from nowhere. The Aftershokz Titanium headset has been perfect for my office use. Sound-wise, I would say they sound better than my computer desktop speakers, but they are not comparable to a high end set of headphones or speaker system. Don’t expect “bone-crunching bass” with these. I use them primarily to listen to baroque music like Bach, Vivaldi, et al (I would not listen to, say Mahler’s 2nd symphony this way). However, if I feel like listening to some Sinatra at work, I can do so without annoying my neighbors, and I can play the music a bit louder than I ever did on my computer speakers. It’s also nice to sit outside on the deck listening to music while still hearing the birds in the trees chirping. Battery life is supposed to be around 6 hours for the Titanium model. I know I have gotten close to 7 or 8 hours out of them. They are comfortable to wear (much more so than earbuds). The only minor discomfort I get from them is an itchy feeling in my ear canals (due to the vibrations?). All in all, this is a remarkable and ingenious device. I have had mine for about 2 months and use it almost every day. ---UPDATE--- After almost 2 years of listening, my Titanium headset broke at the point where the titanium backwire connects to the right side where the on/off/volume controls are. This seems to be a flaw in the Titanium design. It does little good to have the back made of titanium if there is a weak joint where the titanium meets the rubber. I successfully glued it back together, and it held for about a week before breaking again. As I was looking for a replacement, one of the reviews mentioned that the Aftershokz Titanium has a 2-year warranty. I had assume it was only a 1-year warranty. I logged into Aftershokz where I found that I had registered the headset. It was still under warranty, and Aftershokz replaced it with a new OpenMOVE headset. It appears to be an improvement over the Titanium and will be the subject of a separate review.

It's been 7 months using these as many days as not. I listen to everything between spoken word podcasts, folk, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. I'm an omnivore cyclist (commuting + road + MTB), I also do a lot of remote IT/software work and talking on the phone. For the reasons listed below, I think this is the best "cyborg"-style audio interface to the brain available. There are limitations and it's not "one headset to rule them all", but overall I'm quite happy and if you took mine today I'd buy another tomorrow. Good things: - For most use cases (and any casual listening), audio quality is just fine. Frequency perception across the spectrum will never be as consistent as headphones designed foremost for AQ, but you'll only be disappointed if you A/B them with a set of monitors or audiophile headphones. - The headset doesn't block your hearing. If you play music much louder than ambient sounds, then ambient sounds still get hard to hear, i.e. your situational awareness still suffers proportional to listening volume, but less so than for normal headphones. I still usually hear cars approaching from behind while cycling. - It feels more "natural" to talk on the phone with this than with obstructing headphones or earbuds, because you hear the sound of your own voice normally. - This headset is 100% compatible with glasses and helmet straps, and it's easiest if you put on the headset after everything else. (You may have issues if the temple arms of your glasses are especially thick, but I don't.) - The headset is plenty comfortable to wear for a few hours; I wear it in anticipation of a phone call. (Like anything worn on the head, you'll eventually you'll want to take it off.) - The rubber-coated "spring" connecting the two halves is pretty durable as advertised. It got bent a little out of shape from traveling in a backpack, and I bent it back. The included case is soft-sided and probably doesn't make much difference. - I've owned several "glitchy" bluetooth devices and this isn't one of them. Turn it on and your paired computer/tablet/phone connects right away. Some awesome, unexpected use cases: - Voice directions for GPS navigation while cycling -- much better and safer than looking down at a navigation display. - Videoconferencing via Google Hangouts and the like -- I've given 2-hour remote presentations wearing them, and they are barely noticable on camera. - Sometimes I'll use it while driving instead of the car audio system, and when I get where I'm going, I step out and walk away with no interruption in the audio or having to fidget with anything. Issues: - The microphone doesn't handle background or wind noise well. It's OK for phone conversations while driving, but people can't hear me while I'm washing dishes. Wind from forward motion greater than about 5-8 MPH also drowns out the microphone, so, walking on the phone is fine but cycling on the phone doesn't work. - Forward motion greater than ~15-18 MPH catches enough wind noise to drown out the headphones, even at high listening volumes. As a cyclist, this is fine for commuting and mountain biking, but on fast road stretches I hear mostly wind. - At high volumes the drivers vibrate your face a lot at certain bass frequencies. I notice this most when listening to a podcast with a lot of bass in the recording. The equalizer has two settings, 'less bass' and 'more bass', and sometimes switching to 'less bass' mitigates the vibration. - When there is a constantly high ambient noise floor (e.g. on an aircraft), it's hard to hear whatever you're listening to, even at high volumes. You can put in earplugs(!) to shut this out, and your audio will sound clearer yet bassier. Noise isolating headphones are really better for flying. - Sometimes changing the equalizer setting seems to have no effect, which could be a firmware bug or just my unsophisticated ears. - There is some external audio leakage which gets worse at moderate-to-high volumes. It's not bad enough to annoy people in an office if you're listening at volumes that allow you to hear someone trying to get your attention. - Multipoint pairing doesn't work. It will remember multiple paired devices but only ever connect to one at a time. If you want to connect your computer you need to disconnect your phone first. - You get about 10 minutes of warning before the battery dies. This isn't a big deal because the battery life is pretty long and quick to charge, thankfully with the same micro-USB cable that everything else uses. You may ask "why four stars with all these issues?" They're all manageable/minor annoyances or corner cases. I also feel that we should support unproven, promising new technolgies that may improve everyone's lives, especially when developed by non-megacorps. With that perspective, perhaps I'm more likely to forgive little issues. Looking forward to see how much better these get in a few years.

Hey guys, first off I have to say that I would more closely rate this product at 4.7 but since amazon only works with star I gave it a 5. Quickly I will give you a run down of pros and cons and then go into more depth. Pros: -Great sound quality -Easy to connect -Mic (for phone calls) -Controls -Battery life -Quick Charging -Decently low lag (Good for gaming) -Build qaulity Cons: -Mic (When using it with a computer) -Range (Depends on device but 15-20ft line of sight) Neutral: -Comfort (Sometimes can rub your ears) -Using in a Gym -Not water proof In Depth: My job currently is to deliver pizzas and I wanted a way to be able to listen to music/audiobooks in and out of the store without getting my boss mad. She has a no headphones policy, but after seeing that these are open ear she has not told me to take them off; although I am treading lightly... So how are they? Simple answer: Awesome. The music quality is very nice and clear as well as having volume that can be very loud. The whole experience is very natural. Being able to hear classical music or the Interstellar soundtrack while gazing at the stars is something else. I am no sound expert but these are very decent. Connecting these to devices is super easy, although connecting to a computer can sometimes be a bit more complicated. Mic works great. Over the past month or so that I've used these I've had to call a few people and they were rarely able to tell I was in a car; keep in mind that I drive a diesel car. The dual mics definitely do their job. Although I've had some trouble interacting with windows and getting the mic to work properly which is why I put it on as a con. Controls are simple in design but have a very intuitive multi function that makes these things easy to use. Looking at the device you will notice that it has 3 buttons: 1 on the left and 2 on the right. The single tap on the left button allows you to pause/play and answer/end a call. The double tap allows you to either skip to the next track or redial the last person you called, depending on what you are doing. The volume controls on the right are also malfunction. If you hold down the volume up button it will allow you to power on the device as well as enter pairing mode if you hold it down a bit after that. However, if you hold both buttons down it will change the EQ mode on the device. *It also has more functions like battery level, but these are the main ones. With most headphones they usually have a built in sub to give you that nice bass that you love and expect. With these, since it's a little bit different technology, it uses vibration to simulate that effect. Although it does a great job it can be a bit off putting for some and it's nice that you can turn it off. It took me about a week to get used to it, but I leave it on because I prefer the sound quality. The battery on this thing is rated for 6 hours, but it usually took between 6 to 8 hours to drain it; Which lasted me a long shift then getting back and still being able to listen to an audiobook. Do keep in mind I pause and play the device often because I still consider it rude to talk to a customer while listening to music. It also didn't take long to charge it. I didn't measure anything but I would say an hour to fully charge is a fair estimate. Gaming on these things was actually very interesting. Like I said before the entire sound experience was very natural and being that these have a pretty low lag, for Bluetooth, I did pretty good on Overwatch playing with these. By no stretch would I recommend these for professionals, but in a pinch these a very comfortable. The build quality on this is really good. It has a soft plastic around it that makes it as comfortable as it is going to get for $100. It also has this flexible band that connects one side to the other that not only protects it from you accidentally sitting on or dropping it, but also keeps up the pressure that you need to in order for sound to be transferred to your head. I have no trouble letting my younger siblings use these, which is something I can't say about most of my expensive items. The range is really the only negative thing I have to say about it, but it isn't really a deal breaker. Although I have to bring my phone with me when I get out of the car to bring a customers pizza to their front step, it excels in the quality and functionality it brings to the table so it doesn't really bother me all that much. These things are comfortable, again, they are as good as they going to get for $100. However, every so often they will rub my ears the wrong way or give me a head that will be irritating. But I think it is just a matter of learning how to use this device and after about a week it won't happen as much. Although I haven't had a lot of time to test this out, using these in a gym may not be the best for some. People like to tune out everything and just focus on their work out routine. Although they do come with earplugs you can easily spend $10-20 on a pair earbuds that will have a similar sound quality. However, for me I've used them long enough that I would be perfectly comfortable using them at a gym; So it really just boils down to personal preference. Although these are rated IP55 not having these water proof is slightly annoying. But it protects against sweat, dust, and even some rain; So I'll remain neutral. Conclusion: These are my favorite headphones right now. I use them so much I have fallen in love with them. Everyone that i've shown them too has said they really like them. Yes, you can find cheaper versions of this and some like the Zungle that are in sunglasses. But most of those have terrible sound quality or aren't loud enough. Plus Aftershockz will set up cancer awareness promotions that donates a portion of the profit, on the pink ones, to help people with cancer. At the end of the day it's your money but with these you are guaranteed quality.

This product really impressed me. I had never used bone conductive headphones before so I did not know what to expect. Bone conductive headphones work differently than normal headphones. They transfer the sound through the bone in front of your ear to your inner ear. Instead of the sound going through your ear canal to your inner ear it goes straight through your head. The reason this is important to people looking to buy these headphones is that they leave your ear canal open to hear other sounds around you while still listening to music, a podcast, or even on a phone call. If you run, jog, or cycle outside these are a headphone you should seriously consider. I wish I could run... but when I am cycling I would always leave one earphone out so I could hear for car honks and be more aware of my surroundings. This caused two issues for me, the first issue was the dangling headphone I needed to tuck somewhere since I only have one in my ear. The other issue is I could not hear things out of my other ear. These headphones now allow me to hear out of both ears and they are self contained without a wire rubbing on my head while I ride. If I ran I could imagine no wire would be a big deal. Some other Bluetooth headphones sit on your neck, these are fully supported on your head which is nice if you don't like things rubbing on your neck while you exercise. The fit and finish is great. On par with any other high end electronics I have held. I don't know how big of a company AfterShokz is, or if it is part of a larger company but they have some talented engineers working on their products. Even the packaging was really nice. The audio quality is different than normal headphones. I feel like I should write two reviews for audio quality. One with the ear plugs in your ears, which they provide with the headphones, and even come in a nice little case. One without the ear plugs in your ears. Don't expect them to sound exactly like your other headphones. With the ear plugs they sound really good, which surprised me. Once you block out the ambient noise you can really hear the music clearly. It feels like the music is inside your head which is cool. Without the ear plugs in you can still hear everything around you. The music sounds like you are listening to music... and everything around you. If you work at a office you can still hear your coworkers and your desk phone ring. If you run on a super loud treadmill you might need to put in the ear plugs to hear the music. I hope you do not need to worry about getting approached from behind by a stranger or ran over by a car while on the treadmill. If you do worry about those things I would recommend not wearing headphones at all on the treadmill, or finding a new gym. The Bluetooth phone feature works well. I have other Bluetooth hands-free headsets for phone calls and after asking how my call clarity was on the Trekz I was surprised to hear that other people said these sounded better than the Bluetooth headsets specifically designed for phone calls. The one thing that was a little wonky on these is the tingling sensation you feel on your skin when you first put them on. After listening to music a couple times I got used to it and now do not notice the tingling. When I first put them on I was worried it was going to bother me. If the tingling bothers you when you first purchase these give them some time before making your final decision. In 2016 there are a lot of products that are gimmicks. I like new tech and like trying new things. When I received these headphones from AfterShokz for free to do this product review I wasn't sure what to expect. Now I am using them more and more, in different situations not just for exercise and bike rides. I didn't expect to be using them for phone calls. If you are looking for a Bluetooth hands-free or a pair of exercise headphones you should seriously consider purchasing a set of these Trekz Titanium.

(Written by the son this was a gift for.) TLDR: Great headphones. Crazy good acoustic range, plus amazing battery life, and seamless pairing! Changed my listening experience for the better, as I can finally hear music, videos, and games in stereo. I am NEVER going back to regular headphones. My teachers are even fine with me wearing them in class, as they know I can hear them. These are the best headphones ever. Period. When I was younger, I had severe ear infections that never went away. This resulted in the disintegration of one of the bones in my inner ear involved in conducting sound waves to the nervous center. Ever since then, I have been deaf in my right ear. I while ago, I got a hearing aid for it. The hearing aid was just an amplifier, with some smartness to it. I was able to hack it and make a DIY Bluetooth pendant for it. I did that instead of buying Phonak's $200 accessory. That worked for a while, but was very unreliable and had very bad audio quality, and was only one-way. So headphones were never good for me. I could never find a pair of headphones that; a) worked with my hearing aid, b) were comfortable, c) not over $100, and d) were any good. But for my birthday, my parents got me one of these AfterShokz Bone-conduction headphones. I was a little skeptical at first, but I put them on, and Audrey (I think that's her name. She's the little voice that reads the status, like connection and pairing and stuff) greeted me. That was the first time I could hear something like that in stereo. I immediately paired them to my phone and blasted Led Zepplin's Immigrant Song. I was in a crowded bowling alley, and I was not wearing my hearing aid. But I could hear the song perfectly, and I was able to talk with people around me. These things have a crazy acoustic range and work very well. Since getting them, I have never used any other headphones. I am even working on making a small Bluetooth transmitter so that I can use these on devices that are not Bluetooth. These headphones can carry the full range of orchestral epic music I listen to, while also making sure I can hear the faintest sounds of my games. I can hear movies and games in surround sound. The battery life is crazy. I can plug it into a standard 5v 1amp (is that bad? As the headphones are only looking for 0.15 amps) phone charger, and get 12-14 hours from like a 15-minute charge. The best is that they can charge while in use, which is usually what I do when I'm not moving for a bit. The volume control is very intuitive and useful. Although I wish there were more ticks. They are insanely comfortable once you get used to it. I usually forget I am wearing them, and get startled by the DING of it disconnecting, or by Audrey saying "Charge me." (that's a little creepy, guys, like really? Why do my headphones refer to themselves in the first person? You couldn't settle for beeps like everyone else? lol) I usually fall asleep wearing these, listening to relaxing music or funny videos. The only problem I have is just a hardware/electronic physics issue. I have found no headphones that do not do this. But if I plug the headphones in, while they are on, they turn off. But I can immediately turn them back on. Not an issue, but if someone could figure out why that happens, and fix it, that would be amazing. Disconnecting the charger does not turn it off though. Also, if I plug them in right after she says "Charge me," when they come back on (usually within a second or two of being plugged in) Audrey's voice sounds distorted and corrupted. This only happens if they are plugged in, just ran out of power, and have been plugged in for less than 10 seconds. IDK why it happens, but I have no problem with it. The earplugs are very useful, as I have a very loud 3d printer in my room, and I usually cannot sleep with it running, but with the earplugs in while listening to music, I cannot hear it at all. Great headphones, amazing sound quality and battery life. Great job AfterShokz.

I have to start out admitting... that I lost my AfterShokz on the very first day I used them. SUCKS... I was at a county fair and I ended up dropping them at some point when reaching for my phone while the headphones were in my pocket. Total disaster.... think I'm finally over it. T.T However, $125 gone in one day.... (big sigh) Saw these on Lou's review from Unboxed Therapy and thought these would be very useful since I lost about 40% of my hearing in my left ear and I like to go running at the gym/outdoors. I ended up giving these headphones 3-stars because I believe it's a love/hate relationship with these.. I'll list the pros/cons below to explain. Pros * Fit very well (for a person with a big head) * BT connection is quick/smooth * Not much sound leakage where other people can hear your music. Unless you're cranking them at deafening levels. * Able to hear people around you with these on * They won't fall off no matter what. I rode a ride at the fair which threw me 500 feet in the air (backwards, forwards, sidesways, upside down) and these headphones would not fall off the side of my head at all. You can definitely go running with these. Cons * Could lose them easily (as noted in the beginning) if you're not hanging this on your neck the entire time. Would be nice if they were more compact and have an option to fold. * Doesn't seem like it really uses bone conduction for some reason. Tried different positions around my ear in case I wasn't settling them up on my bone, but it just felt like the sound was heard due to it being directed towards my ear holes. * Bass is satisfactory. I was definitely expecting more bass since this was bone conduction, but the only time I could feel the bass was if I had it on very high volumes of which defeats the purpose this device serves as a connection between listening to music & the outside world. * Like other users have mentioned, this device needs a "back 1 track" button. Especially if you want to listen to the same song again :) * Battery life seemed alright, although I only had these for a day before I lost them so I don't think I'm credible in that area to comment. Should you buy them? I think they are worth a try, but maybe at a lower price point. Say..... $89. The form works very well and the functionality I believe is just on par. Did I buy these again? I didn't..... at the end of the day I didn't want to drop another $125 for headphones that would be EXCELLENT for my running/exercise habits but that deliver sub-par sound.. I might need to look for a cheaper alternative. But! If they were cheap, I definitely would've bought them again (too bad these weren't participating with Prime Day).

Alright I just want to start off by saying, this was the second best purchase I’ve ever made in my entire life, after the Apple Watch Series 4. These headphones are absolutely incredible to run with. I ran about 250+ miles with these over the past few months and I have absolutely no complaints, no suggestions other than the battery life needs a little attention, but that is not to say the battery life is bad. It’s extremely good for how small the cells are in this headphone set. These easily gave me about 4 hours of listening time. I found myself charging it every 8 days or so, depending on use. Heavy use would be 3 days, light would be almost 2 weeks. I saw a few complaints about the range, which I was worried of, but I came to find that the range is actually much bigger than what is advertised. I easily got up to 20 feet away from my phone before it started cutting out. I use an iPhone XR for those wondering. One thing that I love too is the quickness of the connection to my phone. It’s literally instant when you turn these headphones on. There’s no noise cancellation in the slightest, which is expected because they are not over ear headphones, but, and that’s a big but, they are loud and clear enough even at 3/5 volume to easily lose track of what you’re hearing around you. I saw some complaints too about how dangerous it was if they are too loud, I tested this on a few runs and found cars are extremely easy to make out, you just have to listen closely. I don’t advise listening to it at full blast because A) it actually hurts your ears a little when it’s at full volume and B) you can’t hear anything else but the music. The use for these was simply nifty. The button on the left side starts and stops the songs, then you have the plus and minus buttons for the volume. So so simple to use and the buttons are nice and clicky and very responsive. I rarely leave reviews for anything, but I need everyone to know THESE ARE WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY AND TIME. I suggest these to every single runner I come into contact with. I was worried about the fit when I was wearing glasses or a hat, but there is no reason to worry at all. They stay on very very well. Now, keep in mind, I only use these to run. Laying down they kinda move a lot and makes the sound quality not so good. Using them walking around the house getting chores done is fantastic. Basically only use them if you’re up and at it, you’ll get frustrated if you try to use it laying down. And one more thing, as one cyclist to another, DO NOT WEAR THESE WHEN YOU ARE BIKING. Even tho you can still hear cars, they are not loud or noticeable enough to allow you to hear them thru your music. DO NOT wear these on a cycle, not because they don’t work, but because they do and I don’t want to see anyone getting hit because of it. Just a friendly reminder to stay safe when you’re on the saddle! <3 anyway, 5/5 stars. I’d rate them higher if I could.

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ZUSAMMENFASSUNG: Perfekt fürs Radfahren, Joggen etc., damit man Umgebungsgeräusche wie herannahende Autos wahrnimmt. Als „klassische“ Bluetoothkopfhörer eher weniger geeignet. REZENSION: Ich bin Radpendler und nutze die Zeit auf der Leeze für Podcasts. Hatte zuvor immer nur einen Kopfhörer im Ohr, um noch die Umgebung und herannahende Autos zu hören, was aber nicht so gut klappte und auch von der Podcast-Hörqualität suboptimal war. Der Aftershokz Trekz Titanium bietet hier eine ideale Lösung: Umgebungswahrnehmung bei gleichzeitigem Hörgenuss (übrigens auch beim Monitoring schlafender Kleinkinder). Da ich noch keine Erfahrung mit Knochenleitkopfhörern hatte, fand ich die Außengeräusche zunächst störend. Das assoziierte ich Anfangs mit „schlechten“ Kopfhörer, die nicht richtig abschirmen. Aber genau diese Wahrnehmung der Umgebung bei gleichzeitigem Hören von MP3 ist ja der Zweck des Ganzen. Bei starkem Verkehrslärm durch LKW, Güterzüge etc. kommt der Kopfhöhrer an seine Grenzen und man versteht nichts mehr. Wenn man die Lautstärke hingegen voll aufdreht, nimmt man die herannahenden Autos kaum noch wahr. Ich bin daher dazu übergegangen, eine mittlere Lautstärke einzustellen und die Übertragung kurz zu pausieren, wenn ich laute Bereiche durchfahre. Dies ist aufgrund des Multifunktionsknopfs gut möglich. Der Kopfhörer sitzt gut, bleibt an seinem Platz, stört auch bei längerem Tragen nicht und Kabellosigkeit ist auf dem Rad definitiv von Vorteil. Ich befürchtete, dass der Kopfhörer eventuell inkompatibel mit meinem Allston Zipmold Helm von Bern ist. Dieser geht im Vergleich zu leichteren Helmen recht tief in den Nacken, bis zum Haaransatz. Kopfhörer passt aber wunderbar und eine zusätzliche Sonnenbrille ist auch kein Problem. Einmal gekoppelt, steht die Verbindung nach dem Einschalten blitzschnell. Die Herstellerangaben hinsichtlich Stand-by, Nutzung und Aufladen halte ich nach zwei Wochen Benutzung für realistisch. Praktisch ist der Multifunktionsknopf (Wiedergabe/Pause Musik, Nächster Titel, Anruf beantworten/beenden, Neuen Anruf beantworten und aktuellen Anruf in Warteschleife, Neuen Anruf beantworten und aktuellen Anruf beenden, Anruf ablehnen, Sprachwahl, Wahlwiederholung letzte Nummer). Super ist auch, dass das Gerät per Bluetooth mit dem Smartphone UND MP3-Player gekoppelt werden kann und bei einem eingehenden Anruf der Podcast unterbrochen wird. Die Freisprechfunktion funktioniert allerdings nur in geschlossenen Räumen gut, draußen haben meine Gesprächspartner manches mal Probleme, mich zu verstehen. Scheint ein Problem mit dem Mikro zu sein. Hier ist noch Verbesserungsbedarf. Hinsichtlich der Nutzung „ohne Fahrrad“ als normaler Bluetooth-Kopfhörer ist folgendes zu sagen: Aus den o.g. Gründen müsste man sich Ohropax in die Ohren schrauben, wenn man sich im Großraumbüro oder Fitnessraum von Umgebungsgeräuschen abkapseln möchte. Bei voller Lautstärke ohne Nebengeräusche können andere relativ gut hören, was man selbst hört. Bei normaler Lautstärke muss man weniger als 1 m in der Nähe sein, um mitzuhören. Soundqualität ist überraschend gut. Bei Musik jedoch supobtimal, da nahezu null Bass. Mir geht es allerdings in erster Linie um Podcasts, so dass ich da durchschnittliche Ansprüche habe. FAZIT: Alles in allem bin ich mit dem Produkt für meine Hauptnutzung auf dem Rad mit Umgebungswahrnehmung sehr zufrieden. Klare Kaufempfehlung! Wer einen Bluetooth-Kopfhörer eher für „klassische“ Zwecke benötigt und hohe Musikqualität erwartet, sollte zu anderen Produkten greifen. LIEFERUMFANG: Kopfhörer, kleine Tasche, USB-Aufladekabel (USB A zu Micro USB), Gehörschutzstöpsel in kleiner Box.

Latest: They replaced the product! Thanks to the Aftershokz team for providing such a stellar experience. Definitely recommended! Old: My headsets have run into an issue after 10months of use. The right side is not as loud as the left one. Since there is a 2 year warranty on this, would like to see if the issue is resolved by talking to seller. Original: Wow what a product! Superb sound and perfect fitting. I've long had issues with in ear earphones but this solves the problem. The mids and trebles are clear. But the bass is amazing. If you love bass, you're going to love these. Once put them over your ears, they deliver bass right into your ears, pumping more than any others I've used before. Spectacular product! 11/10 a very happy customer :)

I really like the comfortable fit of the headset and the sound quality. As a user who has a hearing aid (on one side) it is liberating to NOT have ONLY have the right hand side and therefore hear via MONO - it is truly liberating.

Ich nutze die Kopfhörer hauptsächlich beim Sport aber auch zum Musikhören zwischendurch. Anfangs war ich skeptisch. Nach einigen Tagen muss ich jetzt sagen, dass ich sehr überzeugt bin. Die Tonqualität zum Musikhören ist nicht ganz so gut, wie bei over-ear Kopfhörern (hängt aber auch stark vom Sitz der Kopfhörer ab!), aber das gleichen die frei liegenden Ohrmuscheln locker wieder aus. Man hört selbst leise Geräusche noch - UND bei over-ear Kopfhörern hatte ich die Lautstärke immer sehr hoch. Das ist bei diesen Kopfhörern nicht mehr nötig. Geringe bis mittlere Lautstärke reicht dicke aus!! Als weiterer mächtiger Pluspunkt: Telefonieren war nie so angenehm. Tonqualität des Gesprächspartner ist super (da merkt man die etwas schlechtere Tonqualität kein Stück) und das Mikro nimmt alles super auf!! Stand jetzt würde ich die Kopfhörer sofort wieder kaufen. Mal abwarten, wie die Einschätzung nach mehreren Monaten ausfällt.