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£100 is roughly the price point for mid-range bone conducting, outside-the-ear headphones. These rest against the bone next to the ear instead of inside the ear itself. You can get lower end options for more like £45
I cannot recommend these strongly enough!
I'd been thinking of getting a pair a while ago, but the idea slipped my mind! Do you have a particular brand or model you'd recommend?
I'm getting a bit bored of the short lifespan of wireless earphones, whether its due to battery wear or imbalanced sound levels. I also get sweaty ears from over ear headphones, so this sounds perfect.
I've been doing good with an older generation of AfterShokz
I just now searched NYT product reviews for "bone conducting headphones"
We recommend the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones for runners who want to hear their surroundings.1They offer a comfortable design that leaves your ears uncovered, producing more bass and less vibration than other bone-conduction headphones.1The hybrid design handles bass effectively, and may change your mind if you've disliked bone-conduction headphones in the past.1For swimmers, we recommend the Shokz OpenSwim Pro headphones, which have a built-in MP3 player and use bone-conduction technology for clearer sound underwater.2They're also comfortable for extended wear and surprisingly stable during swimming.2Another option is the Philips Go TAA7607, which offers similar performance to the Shokz OpenRun but includes a red LED strip for visibility during dusk training.1
I’ve yet to find a brand that takes larger than average noggins into account 😅