I have been a user of Shokz (Aftershokz) headphones since 2016. The OpenRun Pros were the best headphones I have ever used for running and I felt that each iteration of their headphones since their conception were an improvement to their predecessors. I have been having issues with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2s however. I run every day in all of the elements -- I also sweat a lot. These headphones only last me a month or so before sweat causes the speakers to start sounding fuzzy or busted. It seems to always be the right side that fails. I am about to send my pair in for the 3rd warranty claim this year alone. I wish I would have never gotten rid of my OpenRun Pro headphones and really wish they would just replace these with the open run pros at this point.

I have been combing the internet trying to find where someone else has had this issue but all reviews seem to be positive. Surely I cannot be the only one having this issue. Its beyond frustrating to say the least and this might be what causes me to break my brand loyalty.

Has anyone else experienced this issue with the OpenRun Pro 2s?

To start, I am not an audiophile by any means, but I do understand that the "Shokz" brand serves a purpose and that isn't audiophile quality headphones. I will say though, the newest ones are a marked improvement over the original OpenRun Pro and the OpenFit.

I got an email from Shokz about their 14-day trial program for the ORP2 and figured why not? I've had my ORP1 for a couple of years now and bought the OpenFit when they released (pictured here are my 3rd set of OpenFit after 2 warranty replacement). I've worn the ORP2 for a run and a day at the office to test them out and I will say, the new speaker setup is substantially better than the ORP1 and OpenFit. Having one set of speakers for bone conduction while another set "targets" sound toward your ears makes more a much nicer listening experience.

The fit is similar to the originals, but a little heavier due to the new drivers. I don't see this being too much of an issue on longer runs or just daily wear. The band is the same size as the previous model. The best part about the new design (to me)? No more proprietary cable and port, it now has a USBC port and comes with a little cable.

The new design of the case is nice with a fatter, but shorter case with a little stash pocket for the included cable.

Lastly, I do plan to return these and not keep them. I do plan on purchasing them at a later date, but nearly $200 with taxes (US) is a tough pill when I already have 2 sets of Shokz that work fine (at least until this set of OpenFit crap out like my last 2). All in all, a solid upgrade from the previous model.