Audio-Technica ATH-CC500BT2 Second-Gen Cartilage Conduction Headphones

For those seeking sound quality while keeping an awareness of their surroundings, bone/cartilage conduction headphones make perfect sense as they deliver high-quality audio without blocking the ear canal, enabling you to stay connected with your surroundings while enjoying immersive sound.

Audio-Technica's ATH-CC500BT2 open-ear headphones promise significant upgrades in comfort, sound quality, and call performance, no matter if you're using them while working at home, in the office or during your morning run. These cartilage-conduction cans are rated IPX-4, so they can deal with water splashes and you working up a bit of a sweat.

Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the ear hanger and neckband are made of flexible and lightweight titanium and soft silicone material for all-day comfortable wear.

The ATH-CC500BT2 features Audio-Technica's Connect app, enabling you to select your preferred sound settings, including Clear Voice Mode for enhanced dialogue clarity, BGM Mode for a more relaxing listening experience, and Limit Sound Leakage Mode for public places. With the addition of a Soundscape function, you can also explore soothing nature soundscapes designed to boost focus or relaxation.

Cartilage conduction transmits sound to the inner ear through the ear cartilage. The ATH-CC500BT2 benefits from Next-Generation Vibration Drivers that promise enhanced sound quality and maximum sound volume, offering clear calls and music. This works with the Acoustic Pure Sound Stabilizer - the company's proprietary mechanism that reduces noise caused by external vibrations and faithfully reproduces original sounds with cartilage conduction headphones.

On the other side, people you are talking to on a call will hear you loud and clear thanks to the ATH-CC500BT2's onboard AI tech that can distinguish human voices from noise and extracts only the speaker's voice during calls or online meetings, reducing environmental noise for seamless communication.

Battery stamina is quoted as being up to 20 hours with a 10-minute quick charge via USB-C providing up to 120 minutes of continuous playback.

The Audio-Technica ATH-CC500BT2 headphones are available now for £119/€139/A$299

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