The brand Muse has stepped into the open earbud market. While Shokz has popularized bone conduction technology, Muse has also decided to embrace this innovation. The Muse M-238 BC headphones are aimed at sports enthusiasts looking for a solution to be able to listen to music while they swim.
Muse M-238 BC: key specifications
- Bluetooth bone conduction headphones
- Waterproof design (IPX8)
- Built-in MP3 player (4GB memory)
- 6-hour battery life
- Memory foam headband
Headphones for swimmers
Muse M-238 BC open-ear headphones are the ideal audio solution for swimmers. They benefit from a perfectly waterproof design (IPX8) that guarantees resistance to submersion at depths of up to 3 meters. This robustness, combined with their 6-hour battery life, makes them ideal for use in swimming pools or when practicing sports outdoors.
Bluetooth-compatible, they also come with a 4GB memory card allowing you to save a playlist and play MP3 files, as Bluetooth connections are often unstable during swimming sessions. This makes the M-238 BC a flexible and versatile solution. For running or swimming, the internal memory allows you to exercise without taking other devices with you.
Bone conduction technology
The Muse M-238 BC open earbuds use bone conduction technology borrowed from the medical field for cochlear implants. Unlike traditional in-ear monitors, music-lovers’ ear canals remain unobstructed, allowing them to remain aware of their surroundings. This is particularly important for sports enthusiasts. They can practice their activity outdoors safely as they can still hear traffic noise, for example.
In concrete terms, bone conduction transmits the sound signal in the form of vibrations to the inner ear via the temporal bone. The cochlea then processes the signal before transmitting it to the brain. The Muse M-238 BC open-ear headphones are the brand’s first model to use this technology, which is popular with sports enthusiasts.
Optimized comfort
The Muse M-238 BC open-back headphones feature a flexible silicone structure and a shape-memory headband. The fit of the headphones adjusts to the shape of the head for optimum comfort and to ensure that the earbuds are correctly positioned on the temporal bone, as this determines the sound quality.
The Muse M-238 BC open-ear headphones’ built-in microphone enables hands-free conversations from a smartphone connected via Bluetooth. It incorporates a noise-reduction algorithm to ensure clear, smooth calls.
Rather than simply seizing an opportunity, the manufacturer is demonstrating its desire to make a technology that is increasingly popular with athletes more widely available. Muse, which aims to offer easy-to-use audio equipment at affordable prices, is expected to sell the M-238 BC headphones for less than €70.
