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Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
Forget AirPods and headphones.
H2O Audio Tri Pro Multi-Sport.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
If you want to do reality properly, then bone conduction is the way to go.
Wireless earbuds are amazing, but they do have their downsides.
That’s where bone conduction headphones likeH2O Audio’s Tri Pro Multi-Sportor Suunto’sWing headsetscome in.
Who wouldn’t want to have an AR office meeting right here?.Suunto
“The new category of hearables and OTC hearing aids has made earbuds or other ear technology more commonplace.
However, keeping the ears open feels more natural and comfortable to most people.
Bone conduction headphones have several big advantages over any other kind of headphone.
H20 Audio Tri Pro Multi-Sport bone conduction headphones.H2O Audio
Your ears are never blocked, so you’ve got the option to always hear ambient sound.
This is essential for some jobs and also when running in the street.
“Our gyms are often the great outdoorsthe trails, the roads, the DIY home setup.
fitness instructor and chiropractorJose Guevara,akaShredded Dad, told Lifewire via email.
“The possibilities are endless for seamlessly blending our digital lives with an actively engaged physical existence.”
In some places, wearing headphones while riding is illegal.
Augmented Audio
Hearing is an ambient sense.
You pick up on audio cues from any direction without having to pay attention.
This makes it perfect for AR and much more natural than visual AR.
We alreadyenjoy a ton of audio AR features.
That can be even better with bone conduction.
Here’s my favorite use case: getting turn-by-turn directions while riding a bike in the city.
Plus, if the cops pull you over, you stand a chance of not getting fined.
But you only really need lots of bass for music anyway.
For everything else, these seem much better.
