News Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass The flagship model is joined by the mid-range OpenDots Air. By Will Shanklin June 4, 2026 3:00 am EST Shokz Shokz has two new pairs of clip-on earbuds, the style popularized by Bose two years ago. The new flagship, OpenDots 2, introduces a new driver design that's said to deliver better bass. And the OpenDots Air pairs a lighter, more style-conscious design with more midrange specs and pricing. OpenDots 2 Shokz Bass response is often a weak point for open-ear designs — especially the clip-on variety. Shokz is trying to make it less of a hindrance with the Bassphere 2.0 technology in the OpenDots 2.
The company claims that each bud's pair of 11.8mm drivers, arranged in a spherical design, matches the output of a single 16mm driver. Meanwhile, a redesigned diaphragm is supposed to reduce distortion by 70 percent. The result, according to Shokz, is maximized performance in a compact space. A feature Shokz is calling MirrorPitch angles sound so that it reflects toward your ear rather than projects outward.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2186840/shokz-says-its-opendots-2-earbuds-focus-on-improved-volume-and-bass/
The company claims that each bud's pair of 11.8mm drivers, arranged in a spherical design, matches the output of a single 16mm driver. Meanwhile, a redesigned diaphragm is supposed to reduce distortion by 70 percent. The result, according to Shokz, is maximized performance in a compact space. A feature Shokz is calling MirrorPitch angles sound so that it reflects toward your ear rather than projects outward.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2186840/shokz-says-its-opendots-2-earbuds-focus-on-improved-volume-and-bass/