What's Bone Conduction Technology?

Bone Conduction bypasses the eardrums. ... These devices decode sound waves and convert them into vibrations that can be received directly by the Cochlea so the eardrum is never involved. The “sound” reach the ears as vibrations through the bones (or skull) and skin.

Is bone conduction bad?

Yes. Bone conduction headphones are safe to wear. The technology has been used by audiologists in the development of hearing aid devices since the 1970s. ... Bone conduction headphones may be considered unsafe if you were to listen through them at high volumes, but this is also true of regular headphones and earbuds.

Does bone conduction damage hearing?

While they have several safety and design advantages over traditional headphones, bone-conduction headphones can still damage hearing when music or sound is played at high volumes.