News > Smart & Connected Life New OpenRock X Conduction Earbuds Promise Loads of Bass IPX5 ratings lets them work in the rain (or shower) By Rob LeFebvre Rob LeFebvre Editorial Director, News UCLA California State University, Northridge Rob LeFebvre is the Associate Editorial Director, News for Lifewire. He has been a technology writer for more than 15 years with articles appearing in 148Apps, Cult of Mac, Engadget, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on July 23, 2024 12:00PM EDT We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Smart & Connected Life AI & Everyday Life News Conduction earbuds make sure you can stay aware of the world around you, and these promise better bass than most. These OpenRock X headphones from Hong Kong-based OneOdio promise clear sound and a solid bass response thanks to their customer 14.2 mm dynamic driver and "BassDirect" proprietary bass acoustic cavity technology. The company says they also packed in a magnetic circuit system with a high-tension 9999 pure copper large black coil and an N45 neodymium magnet to boost low-frequency density. Open-air conduction headphones like these help you stay aware of the world around you when out and about since they don't go in your ears, but rather conduct sound to your ear via the outside of your head. Charging case and OneRock X earbuds in metallic pink. OneOdio These OneRock X earbuds promise three audio modes, including Rock, Relax, and Boom - each of which adjusts the bass for your preferred activity. You can also enable spatial sound mode via the associated app to simulate "theater-like acoustics" and immersive audio. OneRock X earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connections, letting you switch between devices easily. They sport a 48-hour battery life (using the charging case and promise fast charging utilities. The IPX5 water resistance will let them work even with water jets or rain hitting them, though you won't want to submerge them in water. OpenRock X earbuds in black. OneOdio The conduction earbuds will also support your hearing health with a max volume limiter, reminders if you wear them too long, and feature an adaptive volume control to make sure you don't overdo it. They include for AI-powered noise-cancelling microphones, too, for clear calls even if it's windy or noisy nearby. You can get your own pair at Amazon today in one of two different colors, black or white (which looks like a metallic pink to us). $179 at Amazon The Best Wireless Earbuds of 2024 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit