Audio Bone Headphones Review

The Audio Bone headphones are a fabulous idea, especially for mothers. I love to listen to music, but I don’t when the little one is running around because I’m afraid I won’t be able to hear him. The Audio Bone headphones don’t cover your ears so they are free to hear other noises. You hear everything through the bones in front of your ears. The makers of Audio Bones also say that bone conduction is less likely to contribute to hearing loss over the years, and that this technology permits some people with eardrum damage to enjoy music once again. (Bone conduction is already available in certain hearing aids.)

What exactly is bone conduction? “We all hear sounds through both our bones and our ear drums. Most sounds are heard by our ear drums. The ear drum converts the sound waves to vibrations and transmits them to the cochlea (or inner ear). But in some cases vibrations are heard directly by the inner ear bypassing your ear drums. In fact, this is one of the ways you hear your own voice. This is also how whales hear.

“Invented by Beethoven – Ludwig van Beethoven, the famous 18th century composer who was partially deaf, discovered Bone Conduction. Beethoven found a way to hear music through his jawbone by attaching a rod to his piano and clenching it in his teeth.” (www.audioboneheadphones.com)

I think that the Audio Bone headphones are a fabulous idea. They are comfortable to wear and are convenient to use in environments where you need to hear surrounding noises. They also solve that pesky problem of putting those earbuds inside your ears ( they always fall out of mine). But I think the audio quality needs to improve. I tried them on my computer and could barely hear the video. It was much better with the iPod though, and my husband really likes it. Bottom line is they work great with your iPod and are ideal for the office, runners, bikers, and swimmers (they are waterproof) and for moms with little ones. If you are looking to ‘rock out’ stick with your earbuds.    Another thing I wanted to point out is according to the Audio Bone website, you shouldn’t judge these headphones right away, as you need to give your inner ear some time to adjust to bone conduction listening. I think they will be ideal when the price comes down a bit. Hopefully that will happen, because I think they will save a lot of hearing loss problems. For more information and to purchase Audio Bone Headphones starting at $189 at www.audioboneheadphones.com.

nekFIT iPod Sportband Giveaway

The nekFIT is a fantastic workout innovation that I had to try to truly appreciate.  I love my iPod, but I am always annoyed at the dangling wires getting in the way.  I like to wear my iPod when I do dishes to make the time go faster, but the hanging wires always get in the way and sometimes even get wet.   The nekFit has completely solved that problem.  If you look at the picture, you can see how the wires wrap around the band that goes around your neck and solves the problem.  I have a shuffle and I didn’t have a problem putting it into the nekFIT. It felt comfortable on my shoulders behind my neck and I easily forgot it was there.  I had a bit of trouble changing the songs, but my shuffle has small buttons.  Overall I would definitely recommend the nekFit, especially right now because it is on sale at Amazon for $28.00.  I guarantee you will be the trendsetter when you wear the nekFit out to the gym.

Features

• No more dangling wires

• Crystal clear hard case

• Hand free movement

• Alternative to armband

• Good for any physical activity

• Change music tracks with just a tap of your finger

• Stores earbud wires out of the way

• Listen to music and focus on your physical activity so you are free to play

nekFIT, Inc., designers of innovative solutions that change the way people wear and listen to music, today introduced nekFIT TM Sport + 4G Case.   nekFIT Sport combines a light new holder suitable for use with all Apple’s iPod nano TM and Shuffle TM models with a crystal clear hard case designed for the 4G iPod nano. Ergonomically designed to be worn on a person’s shoulders, behind the neck, nekFIT Sport tm is designed to give maximum freedom of movement by eliminating dangling wires  The new nekFIT Sport uses a patent pending OpenNek TM design that is easy to change music without looking by simply touching special click-wheel ridges. Sweat proof adjustable size arms rest at the neck base comfortably securing the iPod during rigorous activity. The added crystal 4G case is detachable for everyday use and the product is available immediately for $34.95 direct from the company at www.nekfit.com or through Amazon at www.amazon.com.  The nekFit won the MacWorld 2009 Best of Show Award.

About nekFIT
nekFIT, Inc. produces innovative iPod sports accessories that provide a more comfortable way to wear an iPod providing maximum freedom of movement during physical activity. Designed by runners and fitness enthusiasts, nekFIT products are used worldwide allowing on-the-go consumers a virtually hands-free and discreet way to combine physical activity with the ability to listen to their favorite music. nekFIT products are designed and manufactured in the USA. For more information on nekFIT, log onto: www.nekfit.com.

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