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Not mentioned in the article (or so far in the discussion here) are bone-conducting headphones which are great for riding and running. https://www.soundguys.co
by michaelbuckbee 7y ago
Not mentioned in the article (or so far in the discussion here) are bone-conducting headphones which are great for riding and running.
https://www.soundguys.com/bone-conduction-headphones-20580/ https://www.soundguys.com/bone-conduction-headphones-20580/
If I had a long subway commute I'd consider using those and a pair of foam earplugs.
- anonu 7y agoI've tried these (not this particular brand) and I did not come away with the same experience. The sound quality is actually pretty atrocious.
- Groxx 7y agoThey've improved a LOT from what I tried several years ago... but yea, in no way are they even remotely audiophile/enthusiast-friendly. That said, I'd seriously consider them in some settings, e.g. while biking. Being able to hear your surroundings can be important.
- euske 7y agoThe thing is that those headphones are the opposite of noise cancelling (because it is open). But that's the whole point - I want to be aware more of my surroundings than my music, especially when you're in a public space. If you care about the sound quality, I wouldn't recommend it. For the same reason I'm generally hesitant to use a VR headset, as it almost completely blocks your senses. Total immersion is unnecessary to me.