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StudiesJul 18, 2026Editorial
Study preview: open-ear headphones under $200
Methodology locked. Six SKUs in rotation. Publish window: mid-August.
By Sam Ortiz
Method
Commute noise, gym fit, and call clarity. Same routes. Same playlist. Same scorers.
Why it matters
Open-ear claims are marketing-heavy. We score what holds after a week, not day one.