Orange O Bones - Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Bluetooth, Open-Ear Design, Built-In Microphone, Waterproof, Sweatproof & Lightweight, Perfect for Running, Sports & Lifestyle, Black

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The serial number dated this unit to 1974, barely five years after Orange was founded, and only two after the company began serious mass production with its first factory in Kent. The OR120 was a year-zero moment for Orange: a wholesale rejigging of the existing schematics, from which emerged a new tone that everybody would come to associate with the brand, with a design and sound that would influence the amp world, both Orange’s and other’s, ever since. And here was one of the beauties, right in front of us on the bench! BEGINNING OF A DESIGN EVOLUTION To that end, the O Bones support the AAC and SBC codecs, as well as the HFP V1.6, AVRCP V1.6, A2DP V1.2, DI V1.3, HSP V1.2 BlueTooth profiles, but do not feature multipoint connectivity. This does mean users will need a consistent audio source, but given the practicality of bone conduction headphones for users with active lifestyles, this is less of a concern than it would be for earphones meant for everyday usage.

Orange O Bones are incredibly comfortable and stable headphones that could’ve gotten the max score. However, the tingling drivers can be annoying. The overall sound profile is muddy and while they offer good top volume, those vibrations are more noticeable on bass-heavy music, which is characteristic you don’t like or expect to see on bone conduction headphones these days. Powered by a lightweight rechargeable battery, the O Bones® can deliver up to eight hours of listening time and can be fully charged within an hour using the USB-C cable included. The headphones voice control is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0, Siri/Google Assistant for truly hands-free use. Orange Amplification is delighted to add the O Bones ® wireless headphones to its range. Using state-of-the-art bone conduction technology, they transmit audio waves via facial bones to deliver clear, clean mid and high pitch frequencies as well as deep, rich bass tones.The next rig was an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 and matching SL 112 cabinet—a powerful and clear combination. The O Bass was again in beast mode, with robust-yet-slightly-barking tones. This bass likes moving some air, and I got a really nice old-school thump out of it by palm muting. When rolling off the tone, however, the O Bass got choked and a bit of a wet-blanket feeling came over the tone. I found that this bass wants to be played wide-open, very much like its Orange amp cousins. Orange O Bones are lightweight and distribute their weight nicely. As a result, you barely feel them (apart from feeling those vibrating drivers).

Remembering to plug in isn’t always a given, though. There’s a red LED that flashes when you’re running low, but it’s impossible to see while you’re wearing the headphones – something we tend to do before actually turning them on. Shokz does it far better by audibly confirming how much charge you’ve got left every time you power them on. Orange Amplification is delighted to add the O Bones ® wireless headphones to its range. Using state-of-the-art bone conduction technology, they transmit audio waves via facial bones to deliver clear, clean mid and high pitch frequencies as well as deep, rich bass tones. The wireless Orange O Bones® offer great sound, and utilise 16mm speaker capsules to achieve a broad range of frequencies with surprisingly loud volume. Users not only hear the bass, they feel it, the mids are crystal clear and the highs are sharp and well defined. The ergo-dynamic design ensures a cosy, secure fit for comfortable listening whatever the activity. The O Bones® are also water resistant, making them perfect for running or cycling in the rain or even sweaty sessions in the gym or studio.Orange O Bones have a stable Bluetooth connection with an above-average range (but some occasional stutters; more on that later). There’s also no audio lag when watching videos. Orange Amps says the O Bones are also water resistant, carrying an IPX4 rating, which means they’re resistant to splashes of water from all directions. I’d say the headphones should hold up well against sweat and some rain. There’s not been a lot of rain to test them out in, but in the sweaty confines of a gym during tough running and rowing workouts, the O Bones have survived without issues. Features Even the indoor range is impressive, receiving the signal up to 60 feet (or 18.2 meters) in the distance.