Design and features:This Bluetooth wireless portable on-ear models has a non-isolating design that doesn't muffle outside sounds so you'll be able to hear that door bell ring, train announcement, or car horn when you are wearing these earphones.
Additional features:Has integrated volume control, microphone, and call connect/disconnect control. Free Shokz app download for iOS and Android mobile devices adds additional features and software updates.
Sound quality:We found the OpenDots 2 delivers sound quality that falls in the very good range - it reproduces music and voice very well although it does have some noticeable sonic quirks. With the Shokz app Equalizer mode set to Standard (as received state of the earphone) the
bass (as in bass drums, bass guitars, stand-up bass, etc.) has good impact and goes fairly deep, but is a bit prominent and boomy. The
midrange (voices, guitars, horns, etc.) is somewhat hazy and a bit grainy and congested (think sonic traffic jam), and the upper midrange is a bit prominent. The
treble (cymbals, the upper range of violins, etc.) is fairly extended but is a bit smeared and sizzly (sounds that should have a delicate shimmer have a sound reminiscent of bacon frying). The sound also has a good sense of liveliness and is somewhat open--sound-wise it almost seems like you don't have anything plugging up your ears, and does a decent job of recovering room ambience in the midrange. Warmish character. The overall sound can be summarized as a bit bassy and somewhat hazy. The tone settings of the app do have a noticeable effect on the sound of these earphones.
Comfort and Fit:These earcuff styled earphones have a unique design - they clip around the lower part of the outer ear near the lobe which holds the earphone against the back of the earbowl, with the sound being directed toward the ear canal. As such they do not produce any pressure in the ear canal, but the user may have to fiddle a bit to get them into place and to find the position that provides the best sound quality.
Small
Users with smaller ears will probably find that this model stays in place with no problems for casual use, that they are very stable even during vigorous head movement, and many may find that they are unobtrusive so it's easy to forget they are being worn.
Medium
Users with medium sized ears will probably find that this model stays in place with no problems for casual use, that they are very stable even during vigorous head movement, and many may find that they are unobtrusive so it's easy to forget they are being worn.
Large
Users with larger ears will probably find that this model stays in place with no problems for casual use and that they are not stable even during vigorous head movement, and some may find that this model squeezes their outer ear and puts pressure on the back of the ears where the cuff presses, and if it does it may be more noticeable when the user turns their head.
