These ATH-CC500BT2 headphones deliver audio by conducting sound through cartilage, leaving the ear canal uncovered so the wearer can still hear other sounds around them.

The headphones are more comfortable to wear and offer longer battery life than bone conduction technology.

The brand has announced the ATH-CC500BT2 pair which, unlike many conventional headphones, provide stereo audio without blocking the ear canal. The open-ear design works by vibrating each ear's cartilage, allowing for sound to be heard without the need for bud insertion or over-ear immersion.