It is how we normally hear
We all hear sounds through both our bones and our ear drums. Most sounds are heard by our ear drums. The ear drum converts the sound waves to vibrations and transmits them to the cochlea (or inner ear). But in some cases vibrations are heard directly by the inner ear – bypassing your ear drums. In fact, this is one of the ways you hear your own voice. This is also how whales hear.
Ludwig Van Beehoven

Invented by Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, the famous 18th century composer who was partially deaf, discovered Bone Conduction. Beethoven found a way to hear music through his jawbone by attaching a rod to his piano and clenching it in his teeth.

Perfected by Audio Bone
Since Beethoven there have been many attempts at bone conduction listening, but none have provided true high fidelity quality sound – until now. It took many years of work on our part, but Audio Bone now has 4 patents pending.

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