Unlike traditional in-ear or on-ear headphones that utilize air conduction, Shokz (formerly Aftershokz) has mastered the natural phenomenon of bone conduction by adapting it to consumer electronics, and it’s now the secret behind the success of their open-ear product line.
Transducers send mini vibrations through the cheekbones and deliver sound directly to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum. This leaves your ears open to experience your surrounding environment. With Open-Ear listening, you get a personalized and immersive audio experience that doesn't isolate you from the world around you.