Using open-ear headphones is something you really have to experience to believe. Hearing your music or podcast while still being situationally aware of your surroundings feels like a magic trick. Traditional headphones can feel isolating, shutting you off from the world around you, but open-ear headphones invite you to remain present in your surroundings.
Shokz is dedicated to pushing open-ear technology even further, and it's preparing to take one of its biggest leaps forward with the introduction of OpenSound. This new technology is more than one innovation; it's a new acoustic technology framework that reflects Shokz's far-sighted approach to mastering open-ear audio. The bar is being raised higher all the time. Let's look at the three pillars of OpenSound to see how Shokz is staying on the vanguard.
Open your ears
Shokz is bringing several innovations to the table with OpenSound, but nothing is more fundamental than pillar one, the Open Ear Sound Architecture. The advancements here deliver a wider and more balanced frequency range. The newest driver is the center of this pillar. The 11×20mm SuperBoost™ synchronized dual-diaphragm system, the company's most advanced open-ear evolution yet, utilizes a co-directional, dual-diaphragm design and aerospace-grade PMI composite materials.
The synchronized motion of the dual-diaphragm design keeps the vibration stable, allowing for stabler audio production, lowering the resonance, and producing deeper and more expressive bass. With SuperBoost™, the resonance point has been reduced to 150Hz, delivering 50% stronger bass in Shokz's lab testing.
The high-quality PMI composite materials create a breakthrough in high-frequency performance. The material is extremely low mass but extremely rigid, allowing the diaphragms to maintain precise shape control during use. This seemingly minor change produces major results, letting SuperBoost™ reach frequencies up to 40kHz (previous architectures extended to less than 20kHz), resulting in clearer, more detailed treble.
Intelligent audio
The hardware isn't the only thing to look forward to with OpenSound. The OpenBass™ 2.0 algorithm adjusts the sound from your headphones based on conditions such as playback volume and acoustic environment. It goes beyond enhancing low frequencies to pump more bass. It adapts in real time to ensure you get a consistent sound profile that remains clean and expressive wherever you are.
Everyone deserves a perfectly crafted audio experience, and to do that, Shokz consulted the experts. The company collaborated with audio engineers worldwide to create personalized EQ modes. No matter your listening scenario or preference, these tuning options will make open-ear sound more natural and precise.
A focused sound
A consistent issue with open-ear audio is sound leakage. Sound spreads, and what you're listening to might be heard by people close by. Shokz is tackling that issue with the third pillar, its sound leakage control technology, DirectPitch™ 3.0. This technological jump in directional sound control crafts a more focused sound field through amplitude shaping. It adjusts how the audio is projected, pushing more of the sound toward the listener and making for a more precise listening experience.
The future (and present) of open-ear tech
Shokz became a name at the center of open-ear technology by constantly pushing the boundaries. Its 18-metric benchmark list for quality was developed with input from engineers, thought leaders, and qualified listeners and includes a range of metrics from frequency range to immersion. In the future, only Shokz air conduction true wireless products purpose-built under this framework will carry the OpenSound mark, and it won’t apply to bone conduction models or all future true wireless models.
We live in the world, and yes, sometimes it's nice to be able to block out the noise, but most of the time, you want to be aware, whether you're crossing the street, waiting for an appointment, or just keeping an ear out for your child while getting some chores done. After four generations of innovation, Shokz's OpenSound system lets you do that and more. There's a new standard in audio technology. You owe it to yourself to listen to it.
