I stress safety over and over again on
my blogs. I do a reason why. A few years back, I watched as a 15 year old girl
ran across the street and got hit by a car because she wasn’t paying
attention. She is okay now, but it a
lasting impression on me and stressed the importance of safety and how quickly
things can happen. That is why this
review is so cool. I read about
headphones that don’t actually go in your ear, but in front of them and they
use bone conduction technology (more on this in a little). They allow you to still hear your
surroundings while listening to music.
Aftershokz
began in 2011 and is committed to making situational awareness a priority,
which I totally agree with. They
developed a suite of proprietary audio technologies and provide the only
completely open ear design in a headphone.
The Aftershokz headphones provide
premium quality stereo sound while still allowing you to stay safe. The design provides a comfortable fit as well
and there are no wires to worry about since the Trekz
Titanium uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone. Aftershokz
does offer wired versions as well.
Bone conductive technology was first introduced
by Voxtech in 2001 and was initially developed for military special operations
and law enforcement. You have probably
seen these in some action movies. Sound with
normal headphones travels through your eardrums and bones simultaneously. Bone
conductive technology use small transducers to guide miniature vibrations through
your cheekbones to your inner ears. That
way you get great sound without impeding your hearing.
The Trekz
Titanium starts with a titanium wraparound headband that is lightweight but
extremely flexible. This means that the
headphones are durable and will last quite a while.
You simply hold the power button
(volume up) and the Trekz
Titanium connects to your smartphone suing Bluetooth 4.1 technology. It was really easy to pair and I have not had
any problems with the connection dropping.
There is a charging port next to the volume buttons with a rubber cover
and a little LED light that will tell you when the unit is done charging. The
The Aftershokz
website states that you will get 6 hours of continuous music playback or
talking on the phone on a single charge.
It also only takes 1.5 hours to charge the device, which is far better
than my other headphones. From my
testing, I got more than the stated 6 hours of use on a charge. When you turn on the device, a voice
(nicknamed “Audrey Says”) greets you and tells you how much battery life is
left. “Audrey Says” will prompt you
through the power up process, pairing, playing music, and talking on the phone.
You can change the equalizer settings
to boost bass and reduce vibration with ease.
These aren’t your Beats by Dre, but they do offer high quality sound and
work just as good as most of the other headphones that I have tried.
The Trekz
Titanium is IP55 certified to repel sweat, dust, and moisture. You are protected from both sweat and
inclimate weather, although swimming with them would not be a good idea. You also get a limited 2-year warranty (as
long as you purchase it from an authorized reseller).
Pros:
Listen to music and still hear your
surroundings
6+ hours of listening to music or
talking on the phone
Water and sweat resistant
Great Bluetooth 4.1 connection (won’t stop
working mid run)
High-quality sound.
Decent price at $129.99
Aftershokz Social Media Links:
The Trekz
Titanium comes with a case, charging cable, and some earplugs in a nice
box. While they aren’t super cheap, the Trekz
Titanium offer a great way to enjoy your music while still being able to
hear a car, other runner, bicycle, or a predator. At $129.99 at the Aftershokz
website, I would strongly recommend this to runners. You also get free shipping, so why wait? Get a pair today and let me know what you
think.
Note: I received this product
in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the
product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the
products that I review at your own risk.
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