Best Bone Conduction Headphones

Protect Your Ears With Bone-Conducting Audio Technology

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Unfortunately, a lot of things we really love turn out to be not so great for us, especially with prolonged exposure, and as it turns out, listening to standard headphones at high volume for extended periods of time is absolutely one of those things.

In fact, the research correlating hearing loss to headphone use has become so concrete in the past few years that health apps and wearables often track your headphone use for you, warning you when you’re starting to stress out your ears.

Thankfully, there’s a better, more ear-drum-friendly alternative to traditional headphone sound delivery: bone conduction. These headphones transmit sound through vibrations rather than sound waves, using your cheek and jawbones as conductors. The result is a lot less stress on your ear drums.

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Additionally, if you’re already hard of hearing, or shopping for someone with a hearing impairment (extremely common in the elderly!), these headphones can be a lifesaver, allowing even the hard of hearing to enjoy the sounds of music.

Inductivv Bone Induction Headphones

The lightweight, open-ear design of these headphones from Inductivv offer a comfortable fit, even under a helmet or with glasses, while the broad-range Bluetooth offers seamless connectivity. The bone-conducting audio needs to be heard to be believed, offering 6D, panoramic sound, with up to five hours of playback off a single charge.