Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass
Key takeaways
- The flagship model is joined by the mid-range Open Dots Air.
- Shokz Shokz has two new pairs of clip-on earbuds, the style popularized by Bose two years ago.
- Shokz Bass response is often a weak point for open-ear designs — especially the clip-on variety.
The flagship model is joined by the mid-range Open Dots Air.
Shokz Shokz has two new pairs of clip-on earbuds, the style popularized by Bose two years ago. The new flagship, Open Dots 2, introduces a new driver design that's said to deliver better bass. And the Open Dots Air pairs a lighter, more style-conscious design with more midrange specs and pricing.
Shokz Bass response is often a weak point for open-ear designs — especially the clip-on variety. Shokz is trying to make it less of a hindrance with the Bassphere 2.0 technology in the OpenDots 2. The company claims that each bud's pair of 11.8mm drivers, arranged in a spherical design, matches the output of a single 16mm driver. Meanwhile, a redesigned diaphragm is supposed to reduce distortion by 70 percent. The result, according to Shokz, is maximized performance in a compact space.