Shokz has unveiled OpenSound at its first Innovate event in New York City. This next-generation audio platform is designed to push open-ear audio forward by combining over 10 years of research in hardware, software, and sound delivery. The result is a system that aims to improve clarity, immersion, and comfort for daily listening.
Shokz SuperBoost™ uses a synchronized dual-diaphragm driver to deliver deeper bass, extended highs, and the low-distortion performance that anchors the OpenSound framework.
Open-ear audio is now used by commuters, students, professionals, and families—not just runners. Users expect natural awareness, all-day comfort, and better sound quality in any environment. Meeting these demands calls for a system built specifically for open-ear listening, not just incremental upgrades.
“Shokz OpenSound reflects everything we have learned about open-ear audio over more than a decade,” said Colin Zhang, Director of Shokz Acoustic Department. “By bringing advancements in driver design, intelligent tuning, and directional sound delivery into one architecture, we are raising what people can expect from open-ear listening. OpenSound sets the stage for the next generation of Shokz products.”
Shokz OpenSound is based on three core technologies: a stronger hardware foundation, advanced tuning, and improved sound direction control. Together, these pillars address real-world listening needs.
Open-Ear Sound Architecture
Shokz SuperBoost uses an 11×20 mm dual-diaphragm driver to deliver deeper bass and extended highs with low distortion. By synchronizing two diaphragms, the system lowers the resonance point for stronger bass while keeping the midrange clear. The expanded radiating area and aerospace-grade materials push high-frequency performance up to 40 kHz. Dual-point suspension and premium silicone help keep vibration and distortion low, providing stable sound from 50 Hz to 40 kHz.
Intelligent Audio Algorithm
The Intelligent Audio Algorithm keeps sound clear and balanced in everyday use. OpenBass 2.0 adapts in real time to maintain detail and control distortion, even at higher volumes. Users can also choose from personalized EQ modes for different listening preferences.
Sound Leakage Control Technology
Sound Leakage Control Technology, the third pillar, uses DirectPitch 3.0 to shape amplitude and phase for less sound leakage. This keeps open-ear listening clear and private, even in quiet or shared spaces, without losing comfort or awareness.
Establishing a New Benchmark
OpenSound sets a new internal benchmark for Shokz’s open-ear sound quality. The company created an 18-metric evaluation system that combines objective tests and real-world listening feedback from users and audio engineers.
Metrics cover low-frequency resonance, distortion, and frequency range, along with listener-based criteria like bass depth, vocal clarity, treble detail, and realism.
Products that integrate all three pillars and meet these standards earn the Shokz OpenSound mark.
Looking Ahead
Shokz OpenSound marks an important strategic milestone for future innovation, ensuring consistency and performance across the next generation of Shokz products. The first model to feature the OpenSound mark will debut in January 2026, introducing the new system to consumers. With OpenSound, Shokz continues its commitment to shaping the future of comfortable, natural, and immersive listening.
For more information about Shokz OpenSound, visit shokz.com.