Do Bone Conduction Headphones Has Side Effects and Are They Better for Hearing Protection?

Summary: The side effects of bone conduction headphones are relatively small, and they have very little hearing damage, which can protect hearing well. To understand why, you need to understand how bone conduction headphones work.

Bone conduction transmit sound through "bones", and bone conduction headphones transmit auditory signals directly to the inner ear through the vibration of the temporal bone, so that the auditory nerve of the inner ear is stimulated, so as to achieve the effect of receiving the sound in the earphone. You can find that the whole process of sound generation and transmission by bone conduction bypasses the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane transmits sound through the temporal bone, so the damage to the tympanic membrane will be greatly reduced, and there is no side effect for the ear, so Can better protect hearing. Let's take a look at the specific benefits of bone conduction headphones.

1. Less damage to ears

Bone conduction headphones directly reach the auditory center through sound transmission through the skull. Due to the characteristics of the open ear canal during wearing, the external auditory canal and eardrum will not be damaged. During the whole process of sound transmission, part of the energy will be absorbed by the bones, so the damage to the cells inside the ear is very small, so the damage to the ear canal caused by bone conduction headphones is minimal.

2. Wearing experience is more comfortable

Usually, the shape of bone conduction headphones is based on the ear-hanging design, so it only needs to be hung on the ear canal during the wearing process. Compared with traditional earphones, the ear-free design will give you a better wearing experience and avoid ear swelling.

3. Sanitation

The design of the open ear canal allows bone conduction headphones to transmit sound to the inside without transmission through the eardrum, which is helpful for internal ear hygiene. In the case of sweating, traditional earphones will lead to the growth of bacteria in the ear canal due to ear plugs, and there is even a risk of otitis media in serious cases, while bone conduction headphones perfectly avoid the shortcomings and have great protection for the inner ear canal effect.

4. Safety

The open-ear design allows bone conduction earphones to perceive the surrounding sounds no matter whether they are worn on a daily basis or in sports scenes, and can respond in time when encountering dangerous situations, which can well ensure the safety of outdoor sports.

Through the introduction of bone conduction knowledge above, you can clearly understand the benefits of bone conduction headphones. Because they have fewer side effects and can protect hearing, they are sought after by many people who love sports and pay attention to health and thus become more and more popular. When choosing bone conduction headphones, I suggest you choose the best brand, such as Wissonly and Afershokz. The technology of these two brands is relatively mature, and the performance of the headphones is not bad in all aspects. Next, I will recommend a few reliable bone conduction earphones.

Wissonly's engineering team was the first team engaged in the research and development of bone conduction technology. Their chief engineer began to explore the application of bone conduction technology in earphones 10 years ago. Technology accumulation is very important, which is the basic guarantee for producing high-quality products.

The Wissonly Hi Runners are bone conduction headphones designed for sports, and they do a great job of being secure and comfortable. Their body is made of high-tech hypoallergenic silicone material, even if you wear them during sports, you can feel their super soft and skin-friendly feeling, and you will not feel uncomfortable when you wear them all day long. They are open-ear headphones, which use a non-in-ear design to ensure that the ear canal is open without damaging the eardrum, making your ears healthier. At the same time, they also have the contact area of the bone conduction vibration unit that can be adjusted. By adjusting, you can get a better hearing experience and minimize hearing damage.

In terms of sound quality and sound leakage reduce, these are the two most obvious features of Wissonly Hi Runner. They are equipped with a high-performance bone conduction vibration unit. Compared with traditional bone conduction headphones, the vibration area is enlarged by 45%, which greatly improves the sound quality. Their fully closed sound leakage reduction technology effectively solves the shell vibration problem that has been plagued by bone conduction earphones, reducing sound leakage by 90%.

In terms of other configurations, Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction headphones are also very competitive. Including, 5.0 Bluetooth chip, more stable Bluetooth connection, IPX8 diving-grade waterproof, 32G built-in storage, battery support for 10 hours of continuous playback, and so on.

In terms of appearance, Aftershokz OpenRun Pro continues its traditional design, and the wearing aspect is as stable as ever. They adopt the Shokz TurboPitch technology, which has improved the sound quality and has rich sound layers, but when the high-frequency sound is emitted, the vibration is obvious, and it will be uncomfortable to wear for a long time. They do not have a high level of water resistance, but they can handle the waterproof needs of daily life.

Philips TAA7607 has a unique night running light configuration, and it is located on the neck hanging part. Wearing it at night can clearly remind people behind and reduce the risk factor. The waterproof performance of IPX6 level allows Philips TAA7607 to resist the invasion of daily sweat very well, and even resist erosion from rain for a short time. The 17mm vibration unit makes Philips TAA7607 produce no noise during the sound transmission process, which can bring a good music experience to the wearer.

The difference between Earsopen SS900 and other bone conduction headphones is that its appearance is a unique "T" shape structure, which can be clipped on the ear. Their IPX7 waterproof can be worn in any scene except swimming, with high waterproof performance, even if soaked in water for a short time, there is no problem. Their battery life is 8 hours, and they are also equipped with a fast-charging mode, which can achieve the effect of charging for ten minutes and listening to music for two hours.

As entry-level headphones, the Runner CC3 performs well. Their fuselages are wrapped in a layer of skin-friendly material, which will not cause discomfort when worn during exercise, and are also firm enough to be firmly locked on the ears.

They also have an MP3 mode with 4G memory, which can hold nearly 1,000 songs, and the fun of listening to songs can be realized without a mobile phone. However, their waterproof level and battery life are average, so they are not suitable for swimming.