Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT Cartilage Conduction Earphones, Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, aptX HD, Multi-Point, with Mic, Enhanced Call Quality, Noise

[Firmware Rev0054 Update] 1. Fixed a call issue. 2. Fixed a connection issue. 3. Improved the volume of the AAC codec. 4. Other improvements have been made to some functions. This update is available via the Android/iOS app [Audio-Technica | Connect]. <December 9, 2022> "VGP2023 Planning Award (Category Award: For the product planning of cartilage conduction headphones that allow music playback and calls without blocking the ear canal) [VGP2023 Gold Award] (Category Award: Bone conduction earphones (between 10,000 and 20,000 yen))" These headphones utilize a unique vibration mechanism that utilizes the third hearing pathway, cartilage conduction. They efficiently transmit sound to the eardrum without blocking the ear canal, ensuring high-quality sound even when listening to music while doing other things. Because they don't enter the ear canal, they don't cause ear sweating, making them hygienic and safe to use. *For consumer devices. Researched by CCH Sound, Inc., September 2022. This product uses materials licensed from CCH Sound, Inc. Furthermore, they are not a product (hearing aid) intended to improve the hearing of those with hearing loss. [Proprietary vibration driver achieves high-quality sound through cartilage conduction] Simply place the headphones against the cartilage called the tragus without blocking the ear canal to enjoy high-quality music playback and phone calls. The vibration driver (PAT.P) uses our proprietary A.P.S.S. technology* to prevent sound quality degradation due to external vibrations and suppress unpleasant vibrations during low-frequency playback, allowing you to experience a wide range of sound that changes the concept of "listening while doing other things." *Acoustic Pure Sound Stabilizer: Our proprietary mechanism reduces noise caused by external vibrations, allowing cartilage conduction headphones to faithfully reproduce the original sound. [Listen while you go, so you can always respond to your surroundings] When you're commuting to work or school and enjoying music, videos, games, or social media, you can enjoy content while being aware of surrounding sounds and announcements because your ears aren't blocked. At home, you won't miss an unexpected doorbell or the sound of the washing machine. You can also respond to questions from family members, so you can communicate with them at any time.