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Bone Conduction Head Phone
A consumer stereo bone conduction headset made by Aftershokz. The two transducers fit slightly in front of the ears.

Bone conduction is the conduction of sound to the inner ear primarily through the bones of the skull, allowing the hearer to perceive audio content without blocking the ear canal.

Bone conduction transmission occurs constantly as sound waves vibrate bone, specifically the bones in the skull, although it is hard for the average individual to distinguish sound being conveyed through the bone as opposed to sound being conveyed through air via the ear canal.

Intentional transmission of sound through bone can be used with individuals with normal hearing — as with bone-conduction headphones — or as a treatment option for certain types of hearing impairment.

Bone generally conveys lower-frequency sounds better than higher frequency sound.

Images for kids

  • Biological Fact

    Diagram of the different vibration paths of sound to the inner ear by bone conduction and air conduction.

  • Vintage Acousticon Hearing Aid By Dictograph Products Company, Bone Conduction, Made in the USA, Circa 1934 (12486155455)

    Image of a Vintage Acousticon Hearing Aid By Dictograph Products Company, Made in the US, Circa 1934.

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