Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Headphones

I bought these to use on my bike while commuting, but find myself using them more than my other headphones and buds. The sound quality is far better than I was expecting. While it will never match audiophile offerings, it is still really impressive. Music is clear and transparent with a good level of bass. The beauty of these, however, is that I can hear ambient sound and can follow a conversation easily, even while riding. Calls are also clear, and the microphone filters out background noise, including a reasonable amount of wind when riding. It has basic controls, so you can pause a song, skip forward and adjust the volume, as well as answer and end calls. The Bluetooth range is great - it doesn't drop music even in a 3 level house. My other (middle of the road) ... MoreI bought these to use on my bike while commuting, but find myself using them more than my other headphones and buds. The sound quality is far better than I was expecting. While it will never match audiophile offerings, it is still really impressive. Music is clear and transparent with a good level of bass. The beauty of these, however, is that I can hear ambient sound and can follow a conversation easily, even while riding. Calls are also clear, and the microphone filters out background noise, including a reasonable amount of wind when riding. It has basic controls, so you can pause a song, skip forward and adjust the volume, as well as answer and end calls. The Bluetooth range is great - it doesn't drop music even in a 3 level house. My other (middle of the road) headphones manage 2 floors and start to cut out. They are very comfortable and can be worn for much longer than over the ear types without compressing the ear or making it overheat. They fit under the helmet straps without getting in the way, and can be worn with glasses too. The USB-C port makes charging easy. The SHOKZ app also allows you to select or customize an equalizer setting.

I am coming from the aftershoks aeropex, so I am a few generations behind. These new models are awesome. Sounds as good to me an Apple AirPods 2 (open ear design) and maybe slightly better. The reason I use these are the fact they stay solidly in my ears and situational awareness. Would have no issue with either this or the older models on a roller coaster, thats how well they hold on without you even knowing they are there. There is a con… and I am hesitant to even mention it as such but after some time with the headphones it still bugs me. I don’t like the low max volume level. These are bone conduction headphones sole purpose to have situational awareness and not drown out outside noises but my older headphones appear to get louder while vibrating your skin where ... MoreI am coming from the aftershoks aeropex, so I am a few generations behind. These new models are awesome. Sounds as good to me an Apple AirPods 2 (open ear design) and maybe slightly better. The reason I use these are the fact they stay solidly in my ears and situational awareness. Would have no issue with either this or the older models on a roller coaster, thats how well they hold on without you even knowing they are there. There is a con… and I am hesitant to even mention it as such but after some time with the headphones it still bugs me. I don’t like the low max volume level. These are bone conduction headphones sole purpose to have situational awareness and not drown out outside noises but my older headphones appear to get louder while vibrating your skin where as these new models have no vibrations what so ever. Seems to be a problem when sounds are louder than the headphones can over come. Passing cars while walking the dog the cars tend to be too loud passing. All in all I am keeping them. I know what I got and what I am using them for. So as long as you understand your use case around these, you’ll love them.

This has me amazed. I've tried others. This Pro 2 is the way to go! With the Shokz App you have full control of the EQ! I love music and I love exercise with music but I hate feeling "closed in" with over the ears on. This is darn close to over the ear quality when you see what your own control of the EQ does for sound. But the kicker is you are still aware of every sound around you. I am amazed.