Juhall V4.2 Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones Review

The idea of bone conduction headphones appears to be futuristic, but the concept has been in use for over a century. Famed 18th-century deaf composer Beethoven used this technique to hear his piano notes, via a stick that was connected to his jawbones.

Instead of sending sound vibrations through the air like normal headphones, bone conduction headphones send the vibrations through the human skull, bone labyrinth, and the inner ear, which transmits the signal to your brain’s auditory center via the auditory nerve. 

Bone conduction technology has also been used in hearing aids, sports headphones (especially for runners and cyclists), professional police headphones, call center employees, and in the military. Apart from benefiting those suffering from a Recession Type Hearing Impairment, bone conduction headphones also come in handy when you need to listen to an audio transmission while paying attention to your immediate environment.

Since bone conduction headphones do not occupy your ear canals, they will not block out the sound waves from your surroundings. You can think of them as the opposite of noise-canceling headphones. 

Despite marketing claims that bone conduction headphones are “safer” in terms of preventing hearing loss, listeners should note that they do not prevent the risk of cochlear damage with prolonged use. Both bone-conducted and air-conducted headphones transmit sound waves that are transduced by the cochlea.

Marketing claims that bone-conduction headphones do not cause eardrum damage are technically true, but their earphone counterparts can also make the same claim if their maximum output level does not exceed 100 decibels (this is the recommended upper limit for MP3 player volumes that has been recommended by the European Union Consumer Affairs Commissioner). 

Juhall V4.2 Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones Features

Juhall specializes in bone conduction headphones that were designed for athletic use, but are versatile enough to be co-opted for other purposes. Their products are often sleek, futuristic, minimalist, and brightly colored. The JUHALL Bluetooth V4.2 Bone Conduction Headphones come with an eye-catching bright blue design and a relatively affordable price (less than $70 from Amazon). It measures 6.3 x 5.3 x 2.5 inches and weighs 39 grams.

Design

The JUHALL Bluetooth V4.2 Bone Conduction Headphones are sweat-proof and moisture and drip-resistant. It fits snugly over the ears and around the lower back of your head, keeping your eardrums free to keep track of your surroundings as your run or cycle through a busy neighborhood. You can adjust the fit around your head via the elastic bandage – this versatility makes it suitable for both teenagers and adults. You will not suffer the discomfort that comes from wearing in-ear or over-ear headsets.

Its upgraded wireless functionality provides faster, more secure, and more stable connectivity at a radius of up to 30 feet. It is compatible with nearly all Bluetooth-enabled devices and can connect with up to two devices at the same time.  

The controls for the headphones lie conveniently at your fingertips. You can increase or reduce the volume and shuffle through your tracks at the touch of a button. The music play/pause button also serves to turn the headphones on or off, and to answer or end calls. 

Sound quality

Relatively poor sound quality is one of the major drawbacks of bone conduction headphones. When compared to normal headphones, they typically have a noticeably weaker bass and a quieter volume. With the JUHALL Bluetooth V4.2, however, you benefit from its Super HD sound functionality. This allows you to enjoy the heavy bass and crystal clear treble sounds when you listen to EDM, hip hop, or techno tracks from your favorite artists. 

The speaker has a sensitivity of 100± 3db, while the microphone sensitivity is -40±3db. 

Battery

It runs on one lithium metal battery, which is included with the headphones. The battery is rechargeable via a USB charging cable. On a full charge (which takes up to two hours), you can enjoy up to six hours of music play and a standby duration of up to ten days.

Accessories

The JUHALL Bluetooth V4.2 headphone comes with a USB charging cable, a tension band, and a user’s manual. 

Final Thoughts

The JUHALL Bluetooth V4.2 was designed for the weekend warrior and regular outdoor sports enthusiast. For an affordable price, you can score your runs, hikes, cycling trips, walks, and even solo indoor sports sessions with the right kind of music to get you in the zone. The bone conduction technology ensures that you will not be oblivious to your immediate surroundings, so you will not miss the potentially dangerous car horn or the sounds from an approaching vehicle.

Meanwhile, the Super HD sound functionality ensures that you still enjoy the best of both worlds. The sensation of sound waves vibrating through your jawbone can be distracting and unsettling at first, but you will eventually become accustomed to this novel form of listening. 

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