# Headphones Buying the [[aftershokz open comm with the boom mic]] [[audio dictation in an office and environments where I should be quiet]] [[headset microphone]] [[Headphones|Aftershokz]] The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction headphones have a sensitivity of 96dB±2.5dB for the air conduction driver and 101.3dB±3dB for the bone conduction driver. above 85 is where hearing damage happens[[decibel]] wait on Aftershokz to respond by 2025-07-14, they sent a new one withing a couple weeks Note that when you don't have head phones you might use [[my phone|phone]] less. 2025-06-01 consider [[ear buds headphones that have posture suggestion corrector]] try ? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DKX79TPN (knock off apple max) You don't need in Mexico.... one you don't want the crazy loud. 2 you will very likely not want to wear these. Try them at home. Next step... Headphones have been an example of where [[purchasing the worse option is more expensive in the long run]]. | Feature | Bose QuietComfort 35 II | Apple AirPods Max | | -------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | | **Earcup Diameter** | ~40 mm | ~50 mm | | **Earcup Circumference** | ~125 mm | ~155 mm | | **Earcup Shape** | Oval | Spherical | | **Padding Material** | Memory foam & synthetic leather | High-density memory foam & knit mesh | | **Headband Design** | Adjustable, lightweight | Wide, breathable knit mesh canopy | | **Comfort for Large Ears** | May feel tight | Generally more comfortable | | Weigth | 230g | 134g | ## Next pair... - ?another openrun - Those neck ones worked well - save the breakabiltiy, which might not be an issue if I'm not sleeping with them - You do not like ones that... - charge in a case - use proprietary cord - ## Shokz Openrun Pro2 - SHOKZ _S820_ - 2025-07-10 - They broke (first button wouldn't click then open trying to see button, it fell off and souldn;t go back on) - 2024-09-14 - can't find on amazon. - [[centralizing receipts and bookkeeping]] - - So..?[[MEC - MOuntain Equipment Co-op]]. (they didn't send an email) - or [[costco]] - It was BestBuy I need a place for - Warrenty Claim https://shokz.com/pages/warranty-return - ![[Pasted image 20250710100237.png]] - ~250 - The mic is not good enough - [[issue with whatsapp not taking bluetooth headphones 2025]]... seems to have resolved it self - USB C - Con - # Those wired ones from amazon 2024-07-26ish - Did not like the fit in my ears. - Return it ## Aftershokz - OpenFit - Returned (these were the seperate over ear) - I'd suggest returning - how to pair - 2024-08-03 - purchased from MEC - - Why I don't like... - can't change volume on it - Can't initiate google - The buttons aren't buttons - The battery life is not enough ## OpenRun - Aftershokz - Broken 2024-07-30ish - how? (was in a bag with a bunch of stuff) - Purchased ?[[Costco]] or - ? ...it was NOT Amazon or ? ~?2022 ## Over the ear Bose (USB B) - Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones, Noise Cancelling, Black (Series II) - From 2017 - 0.52 lbs (possibly with package) - Cons - Feels like it touches my ears / the ears are not big enough - - Microphone does not work well - 2025-01-22 (when connected to laptop, compared to laptop mic) - My ears are too hot within 10minutes. - #WasteOfMoney ~500 # Other ones.. - [Junk version of bone conducting](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0C372Z8W7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (effectively just a speaker) 2023-07-23 - AfterShokz Titanium Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones - titanium blue 2020-10-13 (I think these are old)... they were about $80 - - ## The neck ones were... - LG 700 or 770 I think. ## SOLVED - issue with the pause button not working (was android setting)... check the Developer Settings? There is an "Bluetooth AVRCP-Version" and "deactivate Absolute Volume Control" setting, this fixed it on [[Headphones|Aftershokz]] 2024-02-02 AS660 How to pair to two things? Turn off. Turn on and hold it a little extra longer.