Someday these headphones are likely to save my life.
I am a daily runner, who happens to live in central Florida. Due to the intricacies of culture, modern domestic migration, and tourism, Florida drivers tend to have a terrible combination of savage aggression and an passionate love affair with texting. The result is that car movement on Florida roads resemble balls on a billiards table.
Which brings me to these wonderful headphones. They allow you to hear ambient noise, including the minivan going 50 in a 20 zone whilst texting. Being in constant awareness of your surroundings is just a good idea while running out of doors, and an important component to that is using your ears.
These headphones are also quite comfortable over long periods of time. Both over-ear and earbuds tend to make my ears burn after thirty minutes or so. With a half-marathon I wouldn't even bother with other headphones. These headphones sit in front of the ears so I have not experienced any discomfort in over twenty runs with them.
One caveat is that it seems the maximum volume able to be reached with these is very dependent on the type of phone in use. For example when I used these with a Nexus 5X the volume was so low that often I could not hear the music with the volume turned all the way up if cars were passing me. On my wifes iPhone 6 however the volume seems to be twice as loud at max volume and I can easily hear even intricate music notes as well as all ambient noise.
Long story short, if you exercise out of doors these headphones may very well save your life. You still have to use your eyes but at least now you can use your ears as well. Drive safe, everyone!
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Panasonic RP-HGS10 Open-Ear Headphones with Reflective Design
Enjoy the excellent sound quality, durability, comfort, and style of the Panasonic RP-HGS10 Open Ear Headphones. Worn next to your ears rather than over them, sound is transmitted through your cheekbones, allowing you to listen to music without being isolated from your surroundings. Resistant to water and sweat, these headphones are ideal for rainy weather and working out. Its bright, reflective design allows for an added visibility at night.
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Open Ear DesignRP-HGS10 headphones have an open-ear design that lets you hear your surroundings while listening to music. They don’t cover your ears or totally block out ambient sound, so they are ideal for a wide variety of activities—at work, at home or outdoors. |
Bone Conduction TechnologyPanasonic RP-HGS10 headphones use bone conduction technology to transmit sound vibrations directly to the cochlea through the cheek bones. They are worn next to your ears, not placed over them. This unique, outside-the-ear design lets you enjoy music safely while working, relaxing at home or jogging. |
Perfect for SportsRP-HGS10 headphones feature an active design that’s ideal for sports. They are water resistant, and sweat, rain and splashing water can be easily cleaned off with a damp cloth. And because they are not placed in the ears, there is minimal rubbing noise from the cord. Multiple colors are available to match your workout attire. |
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Ideal for Outdoor and Indoor UseThe RP-HGS10 is perfect for outdoor use. Car horns, traffic and other sounds are not blocked because the headphones do not cover your ears. The sides and back feature reflective strips to reflect headlights for greater visibility and safety in low light and at night. When used indoors, surrounding sounds and voices can still be heard while listening to music. |
Lightweight and ComfortableThe RP-HGS10 headphones are lightweight and easy to slip on and off. Their soft corner cushions fit comfortably next to the ears, and a strong, tangle-resistant cord makes them easy to use, carry and store. |
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Great happy medium between IN the ear and ON the ear headphones.
These open-ear headphones are a great choice for those with sensitive ears! If you hate having headphones IN your ears, and don't want to deal with huge bulky ones that go ON the ears, these are a perfect happy medium. I use them while strength training, but they don't really stay put enough to use while doing hard core cardio.The sound quality is better than I expected, though it is a bit muffled at times when the volume isn't up loud enough. Speaking of volume, if you're the type to totally block everyone out and rock out with your headphones, these are not the ones for you. If you're sick of telling your teen to TURN THEIR HEADPHONES DOWN, these are great because they aren't going to get SO loud that they hurt their ears!I received this product in exchange for an honest review.
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Brennan Bova
Not good for listening to music
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2017Color: WhiteProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
No use for sports.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2017
cherry
骨伝導は技術確信が必要
Reviewed in Japan on June 5, 2017Color: WhiteProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
