Miami Herald (Sunday)

AfterShokz headphones offer safe way to enjoy audio

- BY JEFF BANOWETZ

Listening to music or a podcast is an essential part of exercising for many people. But with earbuds or over-the-ear headphones, you miss out on the ambient noise surroundin­g you, which can be dangerous when running or biking outside.

The solution is to deliver audio in a way that allows you to be aware of your surroundin­gs. AfterShokz does just that with its Aeropex open-ear endurance headphones, which use boneconduc­tion technology to transfer sound without covering your ears. Instead, the vibrations travel to your inner ear via adjacent bones in your head rather than the ear canal.

The lightweigh­t Aeroplex features eight hours of battery life and a comfortabl­e fit that remains stationary despite your movement. Waterproof, and available in two sizes, the headphones are easy to use and connect to your smartphone or watch. And if you want to avoid ambient noise, the headset comes with two earplugs to help you do so.

But for those runners and cyclists who spend time in and around traffic, the Aeroplex provides a safer way to enjoy an audio accompanim­ent to your workouts.

Price: $160

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Aftershokz.com/TNS Open-ear headphones use bone-conduction technology to transfer sound without covering a person’s ears.

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