Time for another edition of Test Lab Thursday! This week I’m excited to tell you about AfterShokz Titanium Wireless Stereo Headphones.
AfterShokz Trex Titanium Wireless Headphones
I already told you all about the United Relay of America, which started in Seattle on April 27, went through Chicago earlier this week and is making its way all the way to New York City later this month. Sadly, due to last week’s hip injury I was unable to run the Chicago leg of the relay. One of the awesome sponsors of the United Relay is AfterShokz Wireless Stereo Headphones, which I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to test.
To be honest, over time I’ve become less and less pleased with the earbuds I’ve been using and messing with the wires is cumbersome to say the least. Not something I want to think about while I run or workout.
What’s special about AfterShokz?
They feature bone conduction technology, which means there’s nothing in or covering your ears at all, yet you’re able to hear your music clear and full while also hearing sounds around you. This makes them way safer than alternatives that seal out ambient sounds. According to the manufacturer, you cannot damage your hearing with these, no matter how loud you play your music, because there’s nothing blasting in your ears.
The titanium headset flexes and wraps loosely around the back of your head and the speakers contact the sides of the head just in front of the ears. I worried my head was not large enough or that these would press on my temples causing pain but that was not the case at all.
They stayed on perfectly during all my runs/workouts and were so comfy I forgot they were there. With Chicago’s recent heatwave, I had a chance to test my AfterShokz on a few total sweatfest runs. Even soaking wet, they did not slide out of place and my tunes sounded as great as ever. Best of all? I can’t tell you how great it is to be free of those pain-in-the-behind wires.
AfterShokz are very easy to setup. Voice-guided prompts led me through the simple process. A single charge provides 6 hours of continuous music.
Wanna try them for yourself? Save 20% on AfterShokz when you use code SWEATPINK at checkout!
How do you listen to music/podcasts when you exercise? What song are you loving right now?
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Curious about the quality of the music. I kind of like mindless music blasting in my ears. I’m sure I’ll be wearing a hearing aid soon.
I got to test and keep a pair, too! I was very surprised by how well they work and love that you can hear what was going on around you. Aftershokz for the win!
I don’t listen to music while I run. My vivoactive does have a feature to play music, but there’s never any room on my phone so I haven’t tried it out yet — it would be pretty cool!
Quite a few years ago I bought a pair of bluetooth headphones, and while they work quite well, they don’t work so well for running. For years I didn’t use them, but now I do use them for other things.
I use a nice wireless head set now, and i can hear with it low. I need my music when I run!
I would love a pair of these so I am glad you have a code. This is the first product i contacted the company about hoping i could test or be ambassador for.
These look awesome! My husband HATES ear buds, but can’t seem to find a pair that aren’t too big for running. I’ll have to see what he thinks of this design.
I love my AfterShokz. They are perfect for trail running so I can be aware of what is going on around me while still getting to listen to music! Love love love!
What an interesting design. I like that you can still hear what’s going on around you. That’s my one concern about wireless headphones I’ve tried in the past. Great review!
I love my music while running! This product sounds great! I like how you can hear the music plus outside noise- perfect! Safety first!
Mostly I listen to music when I run on the treadmill. I like to change the pace at each new song. I have a Jabra wireless set that I like but I lost one of the earbud covers (it comes with a different size covers to fit your ears) and have been using another one in a different size so the fit isn’t all that great. But still LOVE them. I’ve never listened to a podcast. I feel I would get too bored.