I went ahead with a search and purchase because I was ready for headphone options at the gym. It had to be wireless because my phone lacked an audio out jack, and wires are a nuisance in moving around. I didn't like bulky headphones that make me sweat more, and I really liked the idea of the bone conduction to be able to hear my surroundings. OK, let's find something reasonably priced but rated well, and give it a try, so I ordered the Monodeal DG10 Pro. This met my needs from the first time I charged it up and wore it to the gym, don't know why I hadn't tried the concept before. The 5.3 Bluetooth is very capable of quick connection, and easy enough to redirect if the headphones encounter multiple Bluetooth signals such as from a phone and a previously connected laptop. Just tell the undesired source to disconnect. The reception range from the source is very good, easily 20 or 30 feet. The bone conduction part is so cool, that you can hear it clearly while someone next to you doesn't notice the audio at all, and meanwhile, you are hearing whatever is going on around you normally. The sound is different than an enclosed headphone, but quite clear. The spectral balance seems adequate, just not quite so much bass. Trying to add extra boost to the bass doesn't really work because those notes become more of a buzz vibration on the main external contact point than inside your ears. That seems like a negative but one gets used to the different less bassy spectrum and it's really great to have the clear audio always there but not interfering with ambient sound. Then there's the mic on its own little swing up boom, so you can put it up and hidden or down and near your mouth, and it works great, according to people I talk to with it, even in a slightly noisy environment. Answering or making a call is super easy, with a larger button on the right side for interactions with your phone or computer. Battery life is very acceptable. I haven't had an opportunity to run it down enough to shut off, but I am fairly consistent with charging after several avg uses. The charging connector is proprietary but it works very well, a magnetic connector to eliminate any opening to the circuits so sweat or rain don't have an affect. I also like that the behind the ear and back of the neck design put it out of the way and I quickly forget that I'm wearing it, taking the more than adequate audio for granted. For the cost, the DG10 Pro is a great performer and you will likely be positively impressed to have a new sound option wherever you go. I'm glad I went ahead with the purchase and am keeping it.
