That's funny how you mention the strategy of using one earbud so that you keep the left ear (or just the ear exposed to traffic) unoccupied because I've been doing that somewhat instinctively for whenever I go jogging. I really don't like the idea of sealing off all environmental/ambient sounds around me while I'm doing some sort of physical workout outdoors; I tend to get completely absorbed by the activity and as a result, dangerously oblivious to my surroundings. I like the idea of open headphones but not enough to replace the single earbud use method, especially when you can configure your audio settings to have 100% sounds levels travel thru either side.
Cut for time: ambient mode. It's an option! But I don't like it because it... 1. Usually creates WAY too much wind noise 2. I guess I'm paranoid enough that I'd rather just have an open ear than trust an ambient mode from software Anyway wanted to mention that, thanks for watching! - Dieter
This came to my mind as well. Because I do this with my airpods pro. And that works. No wind noise. And that surprised me as well. My Sony wh1000xm3 have that issue when there is a lot of wind. The 2 times I biked with the airpods pro, it was no issue.
I've also noticed that when eating with the pods in your jaw moves your ears and depending on how you eat lol, I've sometimes lowered or increased the volume by accident.
I've also noticed that when eating with the pods, your jaw moves your ears and depending on how you eat lol, I've sometimes lowered or increased the volume by accident.
Dieter: "Usually when you think of a headphone review you think about..." Me: "Becca" Dieter: "...sound quality and noise isolation..." Me: "Oh, ok. That too."
If you are gonna stick with one single earbud in one ear, on android and iOS you can go to the settings and use mono audio to hear both stereo channels in one and dont miss the stereo details in music.
I love my aftershox. Had them for a couple of years. Great for walking the dog, going in stores, etc. Actually plan to buy their new style with an external mic boom for work calls. Mic tests look amazing on them.
Honestly my big takeaway from this is to look out for the next version of the Sena bike helmet. If they up the speaker quality for the next version it sounds like a complete package.
One thing I didn't know until after I shot the video is you're only supposed to use a bike helmet for five years? Makes me think about helmet recycling and also how Sena could contribute to ewaste. On the other hand, good reason to look out for an upgrade I guess - Dieter
Aftershokz is the best solution. Two years I spent with Trekz Air and for the year and a half Aeropex is my choice. They sound decent to get some vibe while riding a bike or a footbike, and the keep me safe, and call quality is good. And also using them at home is not a gimmick, good enough for podcasts and youtube
Got these last week for school lectures/office work - they do not disappoint! No more irritated ears from being sealed all day
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I love my Aftershokz Trekz Air, which are similar to the ones reviewed. I personally think the sound quality is great, have surprisingly a lot of bass, and I actually got them to wear at work (you know, back in the old days of working at offices) so I could listen to music at a reasonable volume and still hear my coworkers talking to me.
Been using aftershokz for a couple years now. Definitely a big believer. Although the sound isn't perfect, for the model I have it's damn impressive for something that doesn't even go in your ear
Good review, but I think water resistance is an important factor to consider for these kinds of headphones. I use the aeropex for running even in pouring rain, they’ve been great.
A friend just introduced me to the Aftershokz about a month ago. In ear headphones kind of drive me nuts (and cut out too much audio), so they're kind of game changing.
FYI with the Bose frames you can get different lenses for different lighting, so for example I use a yellow tinted one that aren’t polarising to improve visibility in low light conditions, having them makes the frames to a summer accessory to something I ride with daily when cycling
I’ve been using the Aftershocks for a couple of years. Not a biker, but they are great for around the office so I can listen to my podcasts. And the battery lasts all day.
I bought the Shokz OpenRun Pro's today at Best Buy after watching this review from you. So far I love everything about them! You sold me when you talked about people hating earbuds in their ears and these being perfect for not going in your ear.
Fun fact: the Galaxy Buds Plus actually switches to mono if you put the other bud in the case. That way, you're not really losing half of the sound. Also if you want bonus outside sound in that one ear, you can turn on ambient sound and it works well (so long as it's not on extra high cause you'll be hearing the wind)
I've been doing the one-earbud-in-the-right-ear thing for the last couple of years and it's been a pretty solid option! A little disappointed that there isn't a better cost-effective alternative, but I guess saving money and NOT buying more earbuds is probably the responsible choice.
I have an aftershokz headphone that i use every time i go for a bike ride. It is the best solution for listening to music while keeping yourselves safe from traffic and stay alert with your environment
You forgot the Bose soundwear . They’re not super waterproof they don’t have Good privacy but they have great Sound and don’t obstruct your ear. I get that for most people living in the city that’s not going to be the solution but I live in the countryside and really love these for riding my bike. If it’s raining you can just stick them in your hood as well. Anyway, just one more option/form factor. Not really a headphone more of a personal speaker, though.
Oh considering the fact that I do Bike 50 miles per day... I use the EarPods wired lightning earphones... It lets the outside sound come in since it doesn't clog up the ear. But at speeds greater than 15 miles per hour, I hear the wind more than the music from the earbuds or traffic! Could someone recommend a better set of buds, I am currently looking at the beats flex and the one ear technique Deiter talks about, but if I could maintain the stereo it would be great!
I really like the Aftershokz Aeropex for work, they are barely noticeable on video calls. And when in the office, you can clearly hear your music, nobody else can at all - you can even have a conversation with someone standing next to you with the music somewhat loud, the other person can't hear the music, you can hear the music *and* the other person.
The Jabra Active Elites have a hear through feature where their exterior mics pick up what's happening around you, and you can control what percentage of hear-through you need. it's pretty great!
Yeeee Aftershokz. Love them for running, they might not have the best sound quality (defo not audiophile, still acceptable) but the fit is perfect for people like me. I’ve tried so many earbuds for running but they simply don’t hang in my ears long enough. This is the first one and I look to keep to the Aftershokz line. 😎
When jogging or biking I prefer semi wireless bluetooth headphones (the one that connect to each other but not your phone idk what they are called), because if one suddenly falls out I don't have to turn around search for them in the dirt
I agree that he should have at least mention it, but the problem I realised with my own earbuds (Jabra Elite Active 65t) is that while for going on a run this feature is mostly fine (you hear the wind only a little bit amplified and your surroundings are drowned out unless you listen to your audio on a lower level), on a bike it is a whole other story, because the noise that the wind creates by hitting the microphones way faster is unbearable and you can't really enjoy your audio nor pay attention to other surrounding sounds
@@xervoo6419 i honestly haven't tried it on a bike. I use it while riding my motorcycle. Since the buds are inside the helmet, i get to isolate the wind noise. :)
I have 5 Ultimate Ears bluetooth speakers (2 Boom 3's and 3 Megaboom's) strategically mounted to my recumbent trike, its basically 4 channel stereo with a subwoofer. The sound is incredible, and I am still aware of my surroundings and can hear sirens, traffic, children, and barking dogs! I carry 2 Mophie Powerstation XL battery packs to supply the power necessary to drive the speakers, It's freakin awesome!!
I prefer my airpods pro when I am biking. I live in a city with really crazy traffic. The transparency mode is great, and it helps pick up the motorcycles and cars, but the Airpods don't fit properly. I have to wear my beanie to keep my headphones in. I wear glass (and a helmet (most times)), and sometimes a mask...so yeah I need something that isn't too complicated to wear.
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Loved the cycle infrastructure mini-rant at the beginning
A fair number of wireless earbuds have an implicit mode, in which using just the primary bud (usually the right) will switch audio output to effectively mono. So Dieter's last suggestion/recommendation is quite valid.
One change that makes me more comfortable riding with music playing is to have a small mirror on the traffic-side bar end. Glancing at it helps mitigate the surprise when a vehicle comes by too close or too fast. Looks a little dorky but I do a lot of miles and I wouldn't ride without one now!
Pre-COVID daily bike commuter for years. I've tried all sorts of combos and ended up with Aftershokz plus this little fuzzy (dead cat) material wraps on the helmet straps near my ears to cut the wind noise. I could listen to podcasts/books/music and still hear the vehicles, even when going down hill at 30mph. I would upgrade to a newer version of Aftershohz but that proprietary charger is a deal breaker.
Listening to this ony aftershokz, have to agree. I switched to these from bose wireless buds for commuting (getting to and from train station, and riding train). I also use them as general phones since I can easily wrap around around my neck when I'm don't need it. I honestly only need isolation some times. Also nothing worse then waiting on train taking off helmet and dropping a headphone on the track.
The Areoplex is my all-day headphones. I wear them for meetings for work. When I am out at stores. Hanging with the kids. It's nice not having heads phones you have to adjust all day. I will say this though, after you wear them for a few days your temples get kinda raw. But that would happen if you wore anything 14 hours a day all the time. Upside they are water proof. I shower in them too. For sound quality I pop in my galaxy pro's. You can wear them both for an ultra combo.
What about the Buds+ and Buds Pro with ambient noise where the surrounding sound is replayed into your ear while you have BOTH earbuds in? I do that all the time and it works great!
Open back headphones (either over ear or on ear) could be a great option too. Koss Porta Pro, Porta Pro Wireless or Sporta Pro come to mind because they're cheap and have great sound quality but you have to deal with a headband, or their smaller KSC75 for the separate ear pieces
I bought the aftershokz things a while ago, didn’t like them, put them away. While moving recently, found them again, and tried them again - after some time I got used to them, and I really like them. They desperately need a bunch of EQ to sound good - crank the bass and high end, lower the mids. So you need to use an app that has eq, like Spotify or whatever. The battery in these things lasts forever!
The AirPods Pro actually work really well if you get some silicone tips on amazon to go around the AirPods Pro to give them a really strong fit. The galaxy buds are really good as well for bike riding/running.
Motorcyclist here, and whilst it is different, having bluetooth speakers built in my motorcycle helmet is way nicer than using anything else. There are a few manufacturers who sell add-on systems to your own helmet, and have that intercom mode
Sennheiser Momentum earbuds have transparent hearing where they take the sound from the sound isolation mics and pipe it to the output. Makes hearing people and ambient noise easily. It's easy to turn off to tune out the world.
5:40 TBF to the Sena M1 Evos, they're probably meant for professional bikers doing a lot of off-roading/mountain biking, where the talkback feature is a killer and the ambient noise isn't such an issue.
I can vouch for the Aftershokz. It doesn't have the best sound quality but if you're riding a bike, I doubt that's what you're looking for. It's got hours of battery life so I don't have to worry about charging it on a 4 hour ride. It's also water-resistant. So, I can wear it under the rain or when I'm sweaty in the gym. I wear it anytime I go out on a bike.
Aeropex is also good for running coz they don't bounce off/around. Aeropex is the only model that's water proof (for cleaning, not swimming). Aftershokx has good customer service. Mine started to rattle after 6 mo. Online warranty replacement was easy & came in 5 days.
I’ve got the Samsung beans. It’s a surprising solution for this issue. The hype of it being noise cancelling is BS, so the price tag is BS. BUT!! If you get it cheap, it’s a pretty good overall, the sound is pretty good. Turn off any isolation and cos there’s so much sound leak, it’s perfect for this issue without any thing hooking over your ears. I got mine free and it turned out to be a really good set when u need to hear your surroundings. Like buying food, short verbal exchanges (not long convos obviously) and cycling/ exercising outdoors.
Would interesting to know what microphone quality (if they have microphone, other than the helmet?) was like for taking/making the odd call. I like your gravel bike Dieter 👍🏼
The Galaxy Buzz Plus is the best choice. because it has a function that lets you hear the surroundings sounds in app. You can adjust that separately, if you increase it to the maximum, it will even sound like wearing a hearing aid.
I feel like you missed a pretty good option, the Galaxy Buds Pro with Ambient Sound mode on. I'm not sure how they do with wind noise while biking but I think they seem like the best option if you want a headphone to use for every situation, Ambient Sound when biking or walking, ANC for when you want the best sound quality, no ANC or Ambient sound for when you're just at home.
Thanks for the video review. I am about to start bike riding again and wanted to purchase something like this. I went with the Aftershokz Aeropex...I cant wait to get them and check them out.
I personally just hate the feeling that inear earphones have. I hate the feeling of pressure and the fact that when walking or running, I can hear the steps inside my ear like Thump thump Thump. That is why Samsung galaxy buds LIVE are really good, and they fit so much better than Airpods (also screw apple).
Since you're not allowed to have both ears occupied while riding a bike in Germany I use one of the buds from my OnePlus Bullets Wireless. They fit secure and I'm not worried I'll lose it if it falls out anyway because it's still on a wire :)
As a skiier I have been looking everywhere for something that works as a compromise to be able to allow me to hit the slopes but hear others around me so I don't crash into them. So far the best I have come across is the headpone in one ear trick. Those helemets with the soft pads on the side with the speakers in them provide little prottection from a crash on your side. And I've yet to find a proper full hard helmet (that covers your cheeks) that comes with a speaker inside. I dunno man, the biking world and ski world seem to have similiar issues to products delivering only halfway in our needs. Not one perfect device has yet to be delivered.
I use the AirPod Pros with Transparency mode on. You just learn to be careful with the stems. I got a nice fit, good sound quality and I can hear the world around me.
Conversational review is the best type and Dieter and others on the Verge (BECCA!) excel at this. The best example in a while has to be Nilay doing the 12 pro review. In the beginning he jokingly states that the difference with 4G and 5G is 1 more G and you hear Becca yell "That's not how it works!" and Nilay replies right back to the camera "That's not how it works.".
The sound quality of open headphones cannot match that of noise cancelling headphones. But they are safer, I think safety is more important. I think ear-hanging headphones have better fit because they have three support points: temples, auricles, and hindbrain.,they should be the best. I am currently using the Wissonly Hi Runner, which has a good fit, good sound quality, good waterproof (IPX8) and has MP3 mode (with 32GB storage)
The Bose might be what I choose for running, but my concerns are with my sunglasses and that they only have an IPx4 rating. No sport oriented headphone should be less than IPx6. Maybe I sweat more than the average person, but it's a huge oversight for me. I can deal with the odd charger. I've been full wireless since about 2015, so I'm hesitant to get Aftershocks. I've used several Jaybird products with a wire behind my head, and it bounces with every step and at the gym it gets caught on benches. Since I'd only use them for running in a city or crowded environment, the wire on the Aftershocks might not be an issue as long as it doesn't bounce constantly.
Dieter you're so trendy on your gravel bike riding singletrack. I like my jabra 75t buds that get me through most rides without needing a recharge. I wish someone would make a headphones that deals with wind noise in the mic on calls!
Livall also has helmets with speakers, intercom, and blinky lights. I wonder how they fare in comparison to the helmet in the review, but I guess they’re probably similar
While at least one AirPod would invariably fall out of an ear, even without a bike or helmet, I find the AirPods Pro sticks even while riding. Like 5,000 miles worth. Their variable sized soft tips work. Work well. One ear at a time. I listen to books while riding so can also hear traffic.
What's your solution for audio when you need to hear the world around you?
Airpods pro 😊
Galaxy beans
Xperia ear duo work well for back ground music blended with real world and also have the mesh feature. Very comfy but you lose a bit in sound
AirPods Pro with Transparency
That's funny how you mention the strategy of using one earbud so that you keep the left ear (or just the ear exposed to traffic) unoccupied because I've been doing that somewhat instinctively for whenever I go jogging. I really don't like the idea of sealing off all environmental/ambient sounds around me while I'm doing some sort of physical workout outdoors; I tend to get completely absorbed by the activity and as a result, dangerously oblivious to my surroundings. I like the idea of open headphones but not enough to replace the single earbud use method, especially when you can configure your audio settings to have 100% sounds levels travel thru either side.
Cut for time: ambient mode. It's an option! But I don't like it because it...
1. Usually creates WAY too much wind noise
2. I guess I'm paranoid enough that I'd rather just have an open ear than trust an ambient mode from software
Anyway wanted to mention that, thanks for watching! - Dieter
Yeah that was the first thought that came into my mind and was surprised you didn't cover that. Seems like the best of both worlds!
You should pin this :)
This came to my mind as well. Because I do this with my airpods pro. And that works. No wind noise.
And that surprised me as well. My Sony wh1000xm3 have that issue when there is a lot of wind.
The 2 times I biked with the airpods pro, it was no issue.
I've also noticed that when eating with the pods in your jaw moves your ears and depending on how you eat lol, I've sometimes lowered or increased the volume by accident.
I've also noticed that when eating with the pods, your jaw moves your ears and depending on how you eat lol, I've sometimes lowered or increased the volume by accident.
Dieter: "Usually when you think of a headphone review you think about..."
Me: "Becca"
Dieter: "...sound quality and noise isolation..."
Me: "Oh, ok. That too."
Lol same
I was thinking exactly the same 😂😂😂
Exactly
Exactly 💯
lol fair - Dieter
Anything with Dieter on it is a must watch for me.
Especially if Dieter Bohlen
@@olehc.1532 My name is Dieter...This guy is my new favourite reviewer haha
If you are gonna stick with one single earbud in one ear, on android and iOS you can go to the settings and use mono audio to hear both stereo channels in one and dont miss the stereo details in music.
I've been using transparent mode with the airpod pros, I can hear everything and lots of wind, so much wind.
Yes the wind! Added a comment above, but wind noise is one reason I don't recommend ambient mode for cycling :) - Dieter
I love my aftershox. Had them for a couple of years. Great for walking the dog, going in stores, etc. Actually plan to buy their new style with an external mic boom for work calls. Mic tests look amazing on them.
Yeah, I'm waiting for the OpenComm to show up in my parts.
As a cyclist, I really appreciate this video Dieter.
from experience, a pair of cat ears and aftershokz work great.
Oh, I get his frustration when it comes to the bike vs. car...
I like that he's concerned with safety of bike riding before pleasure of music.
Well, sound quality is not super important when you're dead, so 🤷🏼♂️
Honestly my big takeaway from this is to look out for the next version of the Sena bike helmet. If they up the speaker quality for the next version it sounds like a complete package.
One thing I didn't know until after I shot the video is you're only supposed to use a bike helmet for five years? Makes me think about helmet recycling and also how Sena could contribute to ewaste. On the other hand, good reason to look out for an upgrade I guess - Dieter
I'd love if you were to do a video on bike infrastructure!
I just picked up the Aftershocks Aeropex, and man I love em! I work in a warehouse so they're perfect to work with open ears and listen to music!
AfterShokz headphones are the greatest! Phenomenal biking, running, and hiking companion!
Aftershokz is the best solution. Two years I spent with Trekz Air and for the year and a half Aeropex is my choice. They sound decent to get some vibe while riding a bike or a footbike, and the keep me safe, and call quality is good.
And also using them at home is not a gimmick, good enough for podcasts and youtube
Aftershokz fixed some of your complaints with the new OpenMove model. Less expensive, and has USB-C. It's the better buy unless you're swimming.
Got these last week for school lectures/office work - they do not disappoint! No more irritated ears from being sealed all day
I love my Aftershokz Trekz Air, which are similar to the ones reviewed. I personally think the sound quality is great, have surprisingly a lot of bass, and I actually got them to wear at work (you know, back in the old days of working at offices) so I could listen to music at a reasonable volume and still hear my coworkers talking to me.
Been using aftershokz for a couple years now. Definitely a big believer. Although the sound isn't perfect, for the model I have it's damn impressive for something that doesn't even go in your ear
Good review, but I think water resistance is an important factor to consider for these kinds of headphones. I use the aeropex for running even in pouring rain, they’ve been great.
A friend just introduced me to the Aftershokz about a month ago. In ear headphones kind of drive me nuts (and cut out too much audio), so they're kind of game changing.
I want to hear Dieter ramble about cycling infrastructure ❤️
That's another video
FYI with the Bose frames you can get different lenses for different lighting, so for example I use a yellow tinted one that aren’t polarising to improve visibility in low light conditions, having them makes the frames to a summer accessory to something I ride with daily when cycling
I’ve been using the Aftershocks for a couple of years. Not a biker, but they are great for around the office so I can listen to my podcasts. And the battery lasts all day.
I bought the Shokz OpenRun Pro's today at Best Buy after watching this review from you. So far I love everything about them! You sold me when you talked about people hating earbuds in their ears and these being perfect for not going in your ear.
Fun fact: the Galaxy Buds Plus actually switches to mono if you put the other bud in the case. That way, you're not really losing half of the sound. Also if you want bonus outside sound in that one ear, you can turn on ambient sound and it works well (so long as it's not on extra high cause you'll be hearing the wind)
I've been doing the one-earbud-in-the-right-ear thing for the last couple of years and it's been a pretty solid option! A little disappointed that there isn't a better cost-effective alternative, but I guess saving money and NOT buying more earbuds is probably the responsible choice.
I have an aftershokz headphone that i use every time i go for a bike ride. It is the best solution for listening to music while keeping yourselves safe from traffic and stay alert with your environment
You forgot the Bose soundwear . They’re not super waterproof they don’t have Good privacy but they have great Sound and don’t obstruct your ear. I get that for most people living in the city that’s not going to be the solution but I live in the countryside and really love these for riding my bike. If it’s raining you can just stick them in your hood as well. Anyway, just one more option/form factor. Not really a headphone more of a personal speaker, though.
Poor Dieter, couldn't stick the landing on a classic Bohn pun on video :'(
Oh considering the fact that I do Bike 50 miles per day... I use the EarPods wired lightning earphones... It lets the outside sound come in since it doesn't clog up the ear. But at speeds greater than 15 miles per hour, I hear the wind more than the music from the earbuds or traffic! Could someone recommend a better set of buds, I am currently looking at the beats flex and the one ear technique Deiter talks about, but if I could maintain the stereo it would be great!
I really like the Aftershokz Aeropex for work, they are barely noticeable on video calls. And when in the office, you can clearly hear your music, nobody else can at all - you can even have a conversation with someone standing next to you with the music somewhat loud, the other person can't hear the music, you can hear the music *and* the other person.
The Jabra Active Elites have a hear through feature where their exterior mics pick up what's happening around you, and you can control what percentage of hear-through you need. it's pretty great!
Yeeee Aftershokz. Love them for running, they might not have the best sound quality (defo not audiophile, still acceptable) but the fit is perfect for people like me. I’ve tried so many earbuds for running but they simply don’t hang in my ears long enough. This is the first one and I look to keep to the Aftershokz line. 😎
Both of my parents use Aftershocks (though the older version) and they use them all the time. :)
Man I love Dieter so much, he’s the best~
When jogging or biking I prefer semi wireless bluetooth headphones (the one that connect to each other but not your phone idk what they are called), because if one suddenly falls out I don't have to turn around search for them in the dirt
I work in construction and I can tell you that the aeropex have been nothing short of life saving for me on the job site.
I love this. Thank you so much for covering this, Dieter!
One Bud plus with ambient sound on has been working for me for a long time! Glad to see that setup in this.
i appreciate the verge video ratio making the most estate with the notch in landscape
The buds+ has a feature where you can still hear the noise around you. Surprised he didn't mention it 🥲
While on a bike it's basically useless in my experience. The wind noise overrides pretty much everything else.
I agree that he should have at least mention it, but the problem I realised with my own earbuds (Jabra Elite Active 65t) is that while for going on a run this feature is mostly fine (you hear the wind only a little bit amplified and your surroundings are drowned out unless you listen to your audio on a lower level), on a bike it is a whole other story, because the noise that the wind creates by hitting the microphones way faster is unbearable and you can't really enjoy your audio nor pay attention to other surrounding sounds
@@xervoo6419 i honestly haven't tried it on a bike. I use it while riding my motorcycle. Since the buds are inside the helmet, i get to isolate the wind noise. :)
@@King0fHero , i hope samsung figures this one out. Theyre a great pair of buds but if wind noise is a problem during biking then... useless 😭
I have 5 Ultimate Ears bluetooth speakers (2 Boom 3's and 3 Megaboom's) strategically mounted to my recumbent trike, its basically 4 channel stereo with a subwoofer. The sound is incredible, and I am still aware of my surroundings and can hear sirens, traffic, children, and barking dogs! I carry 2 Mophie Powerstation XL battery packs to supply the power necessary to drive the speakers, It's freakin awesome!!
That's a pretty cool track suit that he's wearing. I like that.
I prefer my airpods pro when I am biking. I live in a city with really crazy traffic. The transparency mode is great, and it helps pick up the motorcycles and cars, but the Airpods don't fit properly. I have to wear my beanie to keep my headphones in. I wear glass (and a helmet (most times)), and sometimes a mask...so yeah I need something that isn't too complicated to wear.
Loved the cycle infrastructure mini-rant at the beginning
A fair number of wireless earbuds have an implicit mode, in which using just the primary bud (usually the right) will switch audio output to effectively mono. So Dieter's last suggestion/recommendation is quite valid.
One change that makes me more comfortable riding with music playing is to have a small mirror on the traffic-side bar end. Glancing at it helps mitigate the surprise when a vehicle comes by too close or too fast. Looks a little dorky but I do a lot of miles and I wouldn't ride without one now!
Pre-COVID daily bike commuter for years. I've tried all sorts of combos and ended up with Aftershokz plus this little fuzzy (dead cat) material wraps on the helmet straps near my ears to cut the wind noise. I could listen to podcasts/books/music and still hear the vehicles, even when going down hill at 30mph. I would upgrade to a newer version of Aftershohz but that proprietary charger is a deal breaker.
I use the AirPods Pro with transparency mode turned on.
I get the audio quality, the stereo, and the sounds of the world around me :)
What about Galaxy Buds Live. Those also have an open ear design??
Listening to this ony aftershokz, have to agree. I switched to these from bose wireless buds for commuting (getting to and from train station, and riding train). I also use them as general phones since I can easily wrap around around my neck when I'm don't need it. I honestly only need isolation some times. Also nothing worse then waiting on train taking off helmet and dropping a headphone on the track.
How about samsung galaxy buds live they have a transparent ecosystem kinda vibe are they a good choice for such a situation? 🚴
The Areoplex is my all-day headphones. I wear them for meetings for work. When I am out at stores. Hanging with the kids. It's nice not having heads phones you have to adjust all day. I will say this though, after you wear them for a few days your temples get kinda raw. But that would happen if you wore anything 14 hours a day all the time. Upside they are water proof. I shower in them too. For sound quality I pop in my galaxy pro's. You can wear them both for an ultra combo.
What about the Buds+ and Buds Pro with ambient noise where the surrounding sound is replayed into your ear while you have BOTH earbuds in? I do that all the time and it works great!
Agree, love Shokz for cycling and general use. Another advantage is their 7-8 hour battery life so you can ride all day without recharge hassles
Open back headphones (either over ear or on ear) could be a great option too. Koss Porta Pro, Porta Pro Wireless or Sporta Pro come to mind because they're cheap and have great sound quality but you have to deal with a headband, or their smaller KSC75 for the separate ear pieces
I got the the aftershocks areopex last year. Great battery life, decent sound, and they feel very secure. I use them all the time.
Finallyyyyyyyyyyy a review from you after soo longggggg !! Thank you !
Thank you. I have to wear an open ear because my ear canals are too small for any of those available that go into the ear.
I bought the aftershokz things a while ago, didn’t like them, put them away. While moving recently, found them again, and tried them again - after some time I got used to them, and I really like them. They desperately need a bunch of EQ to sound good - crank the bass and high end, lower the mids. So you need to use an app that has eq, like Spotify or whatever. The battery in these things lasts forever!
Wait, how are the helmet speakers not loud enough to listen to music in traffic, but they work for speaking to other riders?
The AirPods Pro actually work really well if you get some silicone tips on amazon to go around the AirPods Pro to give them a really strong fit. The galaxy buds are really good as well for bike riding/running.
I cycle and the aftershokz is amazing.
Motorcyclist here, and whilst it is different, having bluetooth speakers built in my motorcycle helmet is way nicer than using anything else. There are a few manufacturers who sell add-on systems to your own helmet, and have that intercom mode
As a avid road cyclist I LOVE THE AEROPEX🥰💙
Sennheiser Momentum earbuds have transparent hearing where they take the sound from the sound isolation mics and pipe it to the output. Makes hearing people and ambient noise easily. It's easy to turn off to tune out the world.
wait wait that background music distracted me for like the first minute because of how hot that bassline was
I sometimes just wear an open back headphone, like Koss KSC75, just don’t turn the sound too much, so you can hear both music and traffic.
I wish they tested the open Sony linkbuds. They are a direct competitor to all of these with their open design that doesn't go over the ear.
I don't bike. I don't care for open-ear headphone. But I still clicked ASAP just because of Dieter. Keep up the great reviews, buddy! Cheers.
5:40 TBF to the Sena M1 Evos, they're probably meant for professional bikers doing a lot of off-roading/mountain biking, where the talkback feature is a killer and the ambient noise isn't such an issue.
I can vouch for the Aftershokz. It doesn't have the best sound quality but if you're riding a bike, I doubt that's what you're looking for. It's got hours of battery life so I don't have to worry about charging it on a 4 hour ride. It's also water-resistant. So, I can wear it under the rain or when I'm sweaty in the gym. I wear it anytime I go out on a bike.
When i see Dieter in the thumbnail, i just click play
Aeropex is also good for running coz they don't bounce off/around. Aeropex is the only model that's water proof (for cleaning, not swimming). Aftershokx has good customer service. Mine started to rattle after 6 mo. Online warranty replacement was easy & came in 5 days.
Awesome vid! Might consider the aftershokz for walking. Live in a sketchy area so having open headphones would be nics
Good point regarding glasses. I did not think about that before since the other reviewers are not glasses wearers.
I’ve got the Samsung beans. It’s a surprising solution for this issue.
The hype of it being noise cancelling is BS, so the price tag is BS.
BUT!! If you get it cheap, it’s a pretty good overall, the sound is pretty good. Turn off any isolation and cos there’s so much sound leak, it’s perfect for this issue without any thing hooking over your ears.
I got mine free and it turned out to be a really good set when u need to hear your surroundings.
Like buying food, short verbal exchanges (not long convos obviously) and cycling/ exercising outdoors.
Would interesting to know what microphone quality (if they have microphone, other than the helmet?) was like for taking/making the odd call.
I like your gravel bike Dieter 👍🏼
The Galaxy Buzz Plus is the best choice. because it has a function that lets you hear the surroundings sounds in app.
You can adjust that separately, if you increase it to the maximum, it will even sound like wearing a hearing aid.
He carries this channel
I feel like you missed a pretty good option, the Galaxy Buds Pro with Ambient Sound mode on. I'm not sure how they do with wind noise while biking but I think they seem like the best option if you want a headphone to use for every situation, Ambient Sound when biking or walking, ANC for when you want the best sound quality, no ANC or Ambient sound for when you're just at home.
As a cyclist I highly recommend the AfterShokz (any wireless model).
“Bohn Conductor” is what Dieter’s newsletter should have been called
Thanks for the video review. I am about to start bike riding again and wanted to purchase something like this. I went with the Aftershokz Aeropex...I cant wait to get them and check them out.
I personally just hate the feeling that inear earphones have. I hate the feeling of pressure and the fact that when walking or running, I can hear the steps inside my ear like Thump thump Thump. That is why Samsung galaxy buds LIVE are really good, and they fit so much better than Airpods (also screw apple).
Since you're not allowed to have both ears occupied while riding a bike in Germany I use one of the buds from my OnePlus Bullets Wireless. They fit secure and I'm not worried I'll lose it if it falls out anyway because it's still on a wire :)
The Galaxy Buds+ have a pass-through function that lets you hear some ambient sounds.
As a skiier I have been looking everywhere for something that works as a compromise to be able to allow me to hit the slopes but hear others around me so I don't crash into them. So far the best I have come across is the headpone in one ear trick. Those helemets with the soft pads on the side with the speakers in them provide little prottection from a crash on your side. And I've yet to find a proper full hard helmet (that covers your cheeks) that comes with a speaker inside. I dunno man, the biking world and ski world seem to have similiar issues to products delivering only halfway in our needs. Not one perfect device has yet to be delivered.
My Jabra have “hear through” and it works great for when I’m running.
I use the AirPod Pros with Transparency mode on. You just learn to be careful with the stems. I got a nice fit, good sound quality and I can hear the world around me.
Conversational review is the best type and Dieter and others on the Verge (BECCA!) excel at this. The best example in a while has to be Nilay doing the 12 pro review. In the beginning he jokingly states that the difference with 4G and 5G is 1 more G and you hear Becca yell "That's not how it works!" and Nilay replies right back to the camera "That's not how it works.".
The sound quality of open headphones cannot match that of noise cancelling headphones. But they are safer, I think safety is more important. I think ear-hanging headphones have better fit because they have three support points: temples, auricles, and hindbrain.,they should be the best. I am currently using the Wissonly Hi Runner, which has a good fit, good sound quality, good waterproof (IPX8) and has MP3 mode (with 32GB storage)
why cant you switch the lenses in the Bose Frames
The Bose might be what I choose for running, but my concerns are with my sunglasses and that they only have an IPx4 rating. No sport oriented headphone should be less than IPx6. Maybe I sweat more than the average person, but it's a huge oversight for me. I can deal with the odd charger. I've been full wireless since about 2015, so I'm hesitant to get Aftershocks. I've used several Jaybird products with a wire behind my head, and it bounces with every step and at the gym it gets caught on benches. Since I'd only use them for running in a city or crowded environment, the wire on the Aftershocks might not be an issue as long as it doesn't bounce constantly.
Dieter you're so trendy on your gravel bike riding singletrack. I like my jabra 75t buds that get me through most rides without needing a recharge. I wish someone would make a headphones that deals with wind noise in the mic on calls!
Try the buds live, they sound better than the plus and you can hear the world around you because they're half in ears and don't stick out to much
oh of course Dieter picks the Bohn conduction headphones
bias - Dieter
@@TheVerge Wouldn't have it any other way. And I might just pick that pair up if I ever go outside again.
Livall also has helmets with speakers, intercom, and blinky lights. I wonder how they fare in comparison to the helmet in the review, but I guess they’re probably similar
Truly said thank you 😊 ❤
While at least one AirPod would invariably fall out of an ear, even without a bike or helmet, I find the AirPods Pro sticks even while riding. Like 5,000 miles worth. Their variable sized soft tips work. Work well. One ear at a time. I listen to books while riding so can also hear traffic.