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SubscribeAftershokz headphones deliver sound through cheeks rather than your ears
Aftershokz send high fidelity, stereo quality sound, directly through the skull to the inner ear
Aftershokz is using a patent-pending bone conduction technology in its headphones
The headphones come with their own carrying case
Aftershokz headphones can be used while running, allowing you to hear both what's going on around you and your tunes
Aftershokz headphones can be used while running, allowing you to hear both what's going on around you and your tunes
The headphones fit in much the same way as traditional headphones
Aftershokz will retail for $59.95
Article Summary
When you think of headphones, no matter what comes to mind, it's likely a set that fit inside or on top of your ears. There is another way however - headphones that transmit sound through your cheekbones using bone conduction. Initially developed for military use, we've seen a few examples of this technology before in headphones, waterproof MP3 players and even mobile phones and the latest to cross our desk - Aftershokz Bone Conduction Headphones - will be on show at CES next week.
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