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Did you know those traditional headphones are bad for your health and safety? That’s because headphones go against our natural hearing patterns which don’t allow us to be aware of our surroundings. Yet people still wear them because they want to have a private hearing experience.

But what if there was a way to have private listening, while still being able to hear your surroundings– and keep your ears healthy? Well luckily, bone conduction sunglasses offer this and more. So if you’re interested in learning more about these types of sunglasses, then keep reading!

HOW DO BONE CONDUCTION SUNGLASSES WORK?

Bone conduction headphones sunglasses can connect to your phone, tv, and laptop. They can deliver a clear sound directly into your inner ear by bypassing the outer ear. However, they can do this without blocking out background noise.

More specifically, sunglasses with bone conduction can send small vibrations through the skull with an outside speaker. The sound then travels to the cochlea towards the inner ear.

Some say using bone conduction technology is safer as it allows the sound to travel to your bones first and then towards the auditory nerve– while still allowing your ears to hear outside sounds.

FEATURES OF BONE CONDUCTION GLASSES

Different types of sunglasses have their own features. However, down below is a list of features from one of our top picks when it comes to bone conduction sunglasses.

For starters, you want to have the best listening experience. So look for glasses with an open-ear playback feature. And that has high-quality speakers in both arms! By having 2 speakers, your listening experience will be even and smooth.

You should also look for sunglasses with a noise-canceling option. This way, if you have an important call you can focus on one noise. The touch controls on most bone conduction glasses are on the arms.

Look for high-quality touch controls that allow you to answer calls, skip music, pause, and play. Some even have a voice assistant activation feature!

PROS AND CONS OF BONE CONDUCTION GLASSES

Let’s start off with all the pros bone conduction glasses offer. For starters, music sunglasses are harder to lose. For example, traditional headphones are small and they always seem to get misplaced.

But with music sunglasses, you have a durable case and they’re a lot larger. Therefore, it is harder to misplace them. Another pro is that they charge very first and can give you a full day of quality sound.

Lastly, bone conduction headphones are great for those who are constantly on the go. You simply put them on and they can connect with most devices.

Now let’s start talking about the cons of music glasses. For starters, not everyone is a fan of glasses or sunglasses for daytime wear. And if you enjoy listening to music at night, you may feel strange wearing sunglasses during this time.

Lastly, some companies do not allow you to enter your exact prescription. So if you have issues with your vision, find the best sunglasses company that offers prescription lenses!

WHERE WOULD BONE CONDUCTION GLASSES COME IN HANDY?

Music sunglasses are great for the gym, grocery store, or any noisy area. That’s because you can have a private listening experience, while still being able to hear background noises. Therefore, in a case of an emergency, you’re not left clueless as to what is going on!

You can also use these types of sunglasses at home. So if you have kids but you want to enjoy your favorite podcast, you can still hear your everything!

HOW DO TRADITIONAL HEADPHONES DAMAGE YOUR EARS?

Those who use traditional headphones are susceptible to infections, hearing loss, and headaches. That’s because headphones are not very hygienic. They can build up a lot of bacteria and ear wax. And they can transfer to your inner ear and cause infections!

Headphones are designed to go directly into your ear. However, this can cause hearing loss especially if you listen to higher volumes. Headphones can also cause headaches when listening to higher volumes.

This is because the sound waves that travel can cause a disturbance in your inner ear which leads to headaches and migraines! Overall, using headphones is not the best for your health.

CAN BONE CONDUCTION SUNGLASSES REPLACE HEADPHONES

Yes! Bone conduction glasses are a great replacement for traditional headphones. This technology has also been used for prosthetic listening devices. Therefore, you can ensure that your ears won’t suffer from any damage like with traditional headphones.

MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HEADPHONES AND BONE CONDUCTION GLASSES

The major key difference between music sunglasses and conventional earphones is the earbuds. Headphones have a small earbud made of silicon that goes inside the ear.

This is how your inner ear revises the sound waves and how the brain processes the sound. And with music sunglasses, you can listen to music and also get protection from the sun.

However, traditional headphones can only be used to listen to the sound. Also, the engineering for these devices is very different. Both use sound vibrations but traditional headphones do not use bone conduction!

THE BEST LISTENING EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE

Now that you know more about bone conduction sunglasses, you can decide if they are worth it or not! But we do encourage you to swap them out for your traditional headphones. You might be surprised and never want to go back to headphones!

But if you’re ready for the best listening experience of your life, visit our catalog page today!