Shokz just introduced a major leap forward in open-ear audio. At their live Innovate event in New York City on December 10, 2025, they revealed OpenSound, a unified technology architecture built to bring open-ear listening into a new era.

OpenSound combines advanced hardware, adaptive software algorithms, and refined sound-delivery techniques under a rigorous 18-metric internal quality standard. At the heart of the system sits a synchronized dual-diaphragm driver Shokz calls SuperBoost. That driver delivers deeper bass, clearer highs, and lower distortion than typical open-ear solutions.

The idea behind OpenSound is to merge comfort and real-world awareness with sound quality that challenges even tightly sealed headphones. Instead of isolating you from your surroundings, OpenSound preserves ambient awareness while delivering balanced, immersive audio for music, calls or media.

For people who have used previous Shokz models designed around bone conduction or air-conduction open-ear listening, OpenSound could be a turning point. It promises the open-ear freedom the brand is known for, but with richer sound and fidelity closer to closed-ear headphones. That may make open-ear audio viable for more serious listening like music, movies or streaming, not just calls or workouts.

Shokz also hinted that this is only the beginning. With CES 2026 just a few weeks away, the company is widely expected to share more details about the first OpenSound-equipped products. Early prototypes or launch announcements would give consumers a better idea of how the technology performs in real scenarios and how it will fit into Shokz’s upcoming hardware lineup.

If you care about safe listening while staying aware of your environment, whether during commuting, workouts or outdoor activities, OpenSound could be a promising blend of safety and sound quality. As the company described it during the reveal, this system represents more than a decade of exploration distilled into hardware and software optimized for everyday use.