The Aftershokz Bluez 2S uses bone conduction technology to transmit sound from your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player.

The headphone wraps around the back of the head, while the transducers rest on the cheekbones in front of your ears. Stereo sound is transmitted through mini vibrations to your inner ears, bypassing your eardrums. Whether you are running, biking, working out or working, the Bluez 2S fits around your head and does not cover your ears so you can still be aware of the world around you.

Noise canceling microphones, PremiumPitch™ and LeakSlayer™ features enhance speech and decreases natural sound leakage much better than traditional headphones or earphones, making these a great solution for those with hearing loss.

How do these bone conduction headphones work?

A common misconception is that our ears are the only instruments we possess that allow us to hear. Although you are not entirely incorrect, there is another method of listening: bone conduction. Aftershokz headphones have a pair of transducers to power your music into your head. With one transducer resting on each side of your head, vibrations pass sound off of the surface of your face. This contact point allows the headphones to conduct sound onto the bones of your head. These vibrations send sound all the way from your cheekbones to your inner ear, allowing sound to reach the cochlea without even using your ear drum.

Are they good for hearing loss?

Many people with varying levels of hearing loss are able to experience great quality stereo sound using AfterShokz, in some cases for the first time in their lives! Bone conduction uses the cheekbones to transmit sound to the inner ears, bypassing the eardrums completely. However, those with damage to the cochlea wouldn't likely benefit from bone conduction in the same way.

Can AfterShokz be used in conjunction with a hearing aid?

Yes. Because the headphones don't go inside or over the ear, those wearing hearing aids can wear them to hear music and other audio from a connected mobile device with complete comfort.

Features:

• Uses bone conduction technology to transmit sound from your cell phone or MP3 player
• OpenFit™ design for extended comfort and awareness of ambient noise for added safety while exercising outside
• PremiumPitch™ technology provides the finest and most detailed audio
• LeakSlayer™ feature decreases natural sound leakage, significantly reducing leakage compared to traditional headphones/earbuds
• Nanotechnology coating and watertight rubber gaskets repel sweat and moisture from the inside out
• Equalization presets customize bass and vibration on the go
• Dual noise canceling microphones exclude surrounding noise, effectively enhancing speech
• Durable headband made from nylon and polycarbon
• Audrey Says™ voice prompts seamlessly guides you through power, pair, play and talk
• Bluetooth® V4 and supports A2DP/HFP/HSP/AVRC profiles
• Comfortably wear with hearing aids
• Range up to 33 ft from cell phone/MP3 player
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery recharges with with micro USB charging cable (included)
• Continuous play: up to 6 hours
• Standby: up to 10 days