Baseus Bass BC1 open-ear earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways Baseus' Bass BC1 earbuds are available now for $40 on Baseus' website.
With the help of the available app, these earbuds can produce very good sound for outdoor activities
Use caution when using the BC1 earbuds outdoors so you can still hear ambient sound. View now at Baseus
When I'm out for a run, I'm not looking for studio-quality sound that would satiate my inner audiophile. I just want sound with plenty of lows and highs, but with enough mids that I don't miss anything (after all, vocals live in the midrange).
I also need a pair of earbuds that won't be destroyed by my xenomorphic sweat, which means I have to use either bone-conducting or open-ear headphones.
Also: These $20 earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price - and I'm an audiophile
I used to swear by bone-conducting headphones, until I met the clip-on style, which almost always produces superior sound. Such is the case with the Baseus Bass BC1 clip-on earbuds. They're only $40, and worth every penny.
My experience
I've grown accustomed to Baseus producing decent earbuds and headphones, so I no longer assume what I'm about to test will be subpar. The Bass BC1 earbuds continue with that trend. Although these aren't going to convert audiophiles over to using $40 earbuds, they might certainly win over active people who don't want to spend a lot of money on earbuds they'll only wear while running, hiking, biking, or other outdoor activities.
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