Bone Conduction Headphones With Mic

Bone conduction headphones rest on the cheekbones and use a small transducer to send vibrations straight to your inner ears, bypassing your eardrum. This allows you to listen to music or podcasts without blocking your ears, as well as hearing what’s going on around you. They can be especially useful for runners, cyclists, or anyone who wants to stay aware of their surroundings while working out.

These headphones are wireless, using Bluetooth to connect to your audio device and transmit the sound. Look for a model with the latest version of Bluetooth (version 4.2 or later) to ensure compatibility with your devices. Some models also have onboard controls for playing, pause, and skipping songs. Most of these headsets have internal storage, similar to a portable MP3 player, and some can stream music from your phone via Bluetooth.

Some of these headphones have a microphone so you can take calls, but not all of them feature noise cancellation technologies. They may also experience more sound bleed than traditional headphones, which can cause outside sound to leak in during phone calls and reduce your quality of listening.

Although some people with tinnitus find bone conduction headphones to be more comfortable than earbuds, they won’t completely cure the condition. Tinnitus is usually caused by damage to the tiny hairs in your inner ear called stereocilia, which are stimulated by sound and travel along nerve pathways to your brain. Bone conduction headphones bypass the eardrum, but your inner ears still need the stereocilia and cochlea to work in order for you to hear. bone conduction headphones with mic