TEAC Joins the Bone Conducting Party

Who would have thought that bone-conducting headphones would become one of my most blogged about technology here? I certainly wouldn’t have. But, after Thanko’s bone-conducting headphones and high-tech headband, it seems to have become a trend around here.

Well yet another Japanese company, TEAC, has come out with their own model. The HP-F100s are their entry into the market. You can check out more about their specs at this article from Engadget. But, the biggest differences between this set and Thanko’s Vonias are the addition of a standalone amplifier and the price. The HP-F100s come with a dedicated amplifier that can apparently push out .76-watts for each channel, impressive (snicker).



The biggest kicker however, is the price. They’re going for a staggering ¥52,500, which translates to $440, while Thanko’s Vonia headphones run a cool ¥9,800 or about $82. With no direct evidence as to which pair sounds better, it seems like TEAC’s headphones are a little bit on the pricy side, especially for such a miniscule market.