{"id":42888,"date":"2023-10-11T14:34:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T21:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=42888"},"modified":"2024-03-18T12:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T19:00:20","slug":"review-shokz-openfit-headphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-shokz-openfit-headphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Review of the New Shokz OpenFit Headphones"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is our review of the Shokz OpenFit Headphones<\/a>, which we think could be the right choice for some of our readers who are looking for safe headphones to wear while riding their bike – without sacrificing premium audio. Or for those who just want to spoil themselves with some premium audio, wherever they happen to be. The Shokz OpenFit Headphones are something new for Shokz, as they are not bone conduction headphones. Yes, you read that right. No bone conduction here, folks. These headphones use regular but tiny speakers. But they are still safe for cycling, because the design leaves your ears open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t
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Premium DirectPitchTM<\/sup> technology for Premium Audio<\/h2>\n

The new Shokz OpenFit Headphones use something called Premium DirectPitch technology. This means that a tiny, very directional speaker directs sound into your ear. The sound is on a par with traditional headphones, but does not seal up your ears. This is in keeping with the Shokz commitment to safety and versatility. You can wear their headphones all day (and I do), but still remain in touch with your environment at all times. Whether you are cycling, shopping, driving, or sitting on a train.<\/p>\n

Basically, it feels like a tiny person is sitting on top of your ear and holding a miniature speaker near your ear, while not covering it. And the magical thing about it is that these tiny speakers are quite awesomely excellent. In terms of sheer sound quality, Maggie and I had exactly the same reaction: these may be the best sounding Shokz headphones ever. Maggie actually started dancing! I was a bit more restrained, but I did LOVE the sound.<\/p>\n

The sound is very much like great quality over-the-ears headphones, with a very enjoyable level of bass. And you can use the companion app as an equalizer if you want to fine-tune the sound to your exact tastes. I find the EQ controls very flexible and helpful – well worth the three minutes it took to download the app. I highly recommend you get the app, as it also updates the headphones. And it allows you to customize the controls – more about that below.<\/p>\n

Making Calls<\/h2>\n

Making calls on a bike is always a major challenge. Years ago, I always pulled to the side of the road. But these headphones make it possible to chat as you ride. This is because the mic incorporates a kind of reverse noise cancelling. The headphones don’t cancel out ambient sound for you. That would be exactly the opposite of keeping you safe. But the mic somehow cancels out the ambient noise for people you are speaking to. Shokz claims they block out almost 98% of surrounding noise, and it definitely felt like they did. I don’t know how they do this, but I also don’t know how a microwave works – and this does not stop me from enjoying the benefits every day.<\/p>\n

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