Hello Kelly, You ask an interesting question.
The sound quality between the two models is equally excellent but quite different. Remember, the Open Run Pro is transmitting sound through bone, not ear drums while the Open Fit is transmitting sound through eardrums not bone. Both devices allow for the same level of ear openness, so to speak. The Open Run Pro is one unit, made more for exercise and distance walking. It is not as compact as the Open Fit. However, it is sweat resistant and has sturdier hardware. The Open fit, is more like Air Pods, with a charging case that can easily fit in one's shirt pocket. It is no exaggeration when I tell you that I use them both and would hate to be without either. Mark -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Kelly Ford Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone Hi, Have you noticed any difference in the audio quality of the units? In short, does the $50 extra get you better audio quality or are you paying for other technology and the $130 has equivalent audio sound. Kelly > On Feb 7, 2024, at 8:54 PM, M. Taylor <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > A couple of days ago, I purchased a pair of the Open Run Pro bone > conducting Bluetooth headsets for use with my iPhone. > > I decided to buy a pair because I have a couple of friends who are > using the Open Run models and when talking to them, I cannot tell that > they are using a Bluetooth headset, the microphone quality is that good. > > I think they are absolutely amazing. > > What I did not discover until after purchasing is that, using the > Shock app for iOS, one can change the voice profile. Kind of an E.Q. > feature that I absolutely love. > > The cost of this model is approximately 180 USD. > > In fact, I was so impressed with the Open Run Pro model that, just 2 > days later, I purchased the Open Fit model. > > With the Open Fit, you do not only have 4 preset sound profiles, from > which to choose, but you also have a full equalizer feature. > > The approximate cost of the Open Fit model is 130 USD. > > There are several differences between the Open Run Pro and the Open > Fit model. > 1. > The Open Run Pro is bone conduction. > > 2. > The Open Fit, while not sitting in the ear, uses sound waves to > conduct the sound. > > 3. > Like Air Pods, the Open Fit can be worn on one ear at a time or on > both ears. > > 4. > Unlike Air Pods, both the Open Run Pro and the Open Fit can switch > between Apple Watch and iPhone seamlessly as both models can connect > to, two, devices, simultaneously. > > You can purchase these models from Amazon or from Shock.com or, like > me, just go into your local Best Buy and grab a pair. > > Mark > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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