Guide to Air Conduction vs Bone Conduction Headphones

The search for the perfect pair of headphones starts with understanding the two distinct approaches: air conduction vs bone conduction. Simply put, air conduction headphones send sound into your ear canal, while bone conduction drives vibrations directly to the inner ear.

Whether you're an audiophile chasing every sonic detail, a fitness fanatic who needs to stay amped up, or if you just want to wear your sound from sunrise to sundown, knowing the difference between the two is the first step towards leveling up your listening game.

Old school, but never outdated. Air conduction has been powering the world's greatest listening experiences for decades, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. 

How air conduction headphones do work is fairly straightforward. Sound waves travel through the air, hit your ear canal, and set your eardrum vibrating. 

Here’s what that means for you: 

• Feel every drop, every beat, every bassline

• From the highest highs to the deepest lows, nothing gets lost in translation

• The gold standard for music lovers

Bone conduction throws out the rulebook on how headphones typically work. Instead of traveling through your ear canal, sound vibrations go straight through the bones of your skull, bypassing your eardrum entirely.

Here’s why that’s good:

• Ears wide open, always aware of your surroundings

• All-day comfort, zero ear pressure

• A game changer for certain types of hearing loss

JBL has always been about one thing. Sound that hits different. And when it comes to open-ear listening with headphones, we go all in on air conduction.

We believe you should never have to choose between great audio and staying aware of the world around you. That's exactly what JBL OpenSound technology delivers. Roaring bass, crystal-clear clarity, and authentic sound, without sacrificing situational awareness.

The new JBL Soundgear Clips are built for those who refuse to compromise on style or sound. Translucent finishes, bold colorways, and an open-ear design mean that you’re always on trend and never switched off. Featuring JBL OpenSound technology with air conduction, and a cutting-edge SonicArc design, every bassline hits hard and clean all day long.

For those who want that JBL open-ear experience woven into their daily routine, meet the JBL Soundgear Sense. Designed to sit comfortably on the curve of your ears, these open-ear true wireless headphones are made for all-day listening, whether you’re crushing a workout, commuting through the city, or vibing to your playlist at work.

Looking for something even more lightweight? The new JBL Sense Lite is the game-changer you need. Powered by the same JBL OpenSound technology, it keeps you in tune with your surroundings while still pumping out the beats. Plus, that precise fit means your soundtracks stay locked in and private.

But why stop at earbuds? The JBL Soundgear Frames push open-ear audio into totally new territory. Hidden speakers, fully open ears, and JBL sound built right into your shades. Style and sound, no compromises.

Your sound, your rules. Whether you live for deep, thunderous audio or the freedom of hearing the world around you, there is a JBL headphone built for exactly that.

JBL has never settled for ordinary, and neither should you, with a lineup designed to match every lifestyle and every need. Explore JBL's full range in the Philippines today and find the sound that moves you.