Klatre LS1 Review – New Bone Conduction Headphones

Last Updated on 14 January 2026 by Cycloscope

Klatre LS1 Review – Our honest opinion after trying the new bone conduction headphones

Klatre entered the bone-conduction headphones market with the new LS1, a great value-for-money product. Perfect if you want to try bone-conduction headphones without committing to an expensive product.

I personally don’t like things covering my ears, so for me, these headphones are a great improvement. I have tried the new Klatre LS1 for about a month, in different situations and environments, and this is my personal opinion and review of the product.

What Are Bone Conduction Headphones?

Bone conduction headphones use the skull rather than the ear canal to transmit sound.

In traditional headphones, the vibration is emitted through speakers, while in bone conduction headphones, the audio is converted into vibrations by stimulating the skull; it acts as a speaker. That’s why bone-conducting headphones work well, it completely bypasses the outer ear and the middle ear so you can stimulate the cochlea.

In this way, your ear canal is always free and aware of what is going on around you. Indeed, bone conduction headphones are the perfect choice for runners, cyclists, and hikers; they let you listen to music or podcasts without blocking your ears.

Are bone-conduction headphones safer for your ears?

This new technology is also a fantastic tool for people with hearing impairments; the audio is clearer, and you’ll be able to hear it in stereo even if one of your ears is damaged.

Using bone-conducting headphones, you have fewer chances of damaging your hearing compared to a pair of over-the-ear or in-the-ear earphones.

That’s because when you listen via air conduction, your ear canal funnels the vibration, amplifying it and causing more damage. With bone conduction, if you raise the volume very high, you will lose a lot of those damaging vibrations.

Klatre LS1 Review

Ultralightweight at less than 31g, and with a slick design, they are basically unnoticeable when you have them on, while staying firmly in their place.

The battery lasts 8 hours, fully charges in about 1 hour, and has a surprisingly long wireless range.

About the latter, they claim only 10 meters (33 ft) in their booklets, but I’ve personally experienced a perfect signal even beyond 20 meters, with a wall between!

They are great headphones for outdoor activities; outside noise is always clear, even when at maximum volume.

If you’re a podcast addict, these headphones will really be a great buy and you’re likely to use them also at home. You can also use voice control by pressing and holding the large multifunction button to activate the voice assistant, quick and handy.

On the downside, music with strong bass can cause an annoying vibration at the temple – a problem shared by all bone-conduction headphones. To solve this, use an EQ (equalizer) to reduce the bass frequencies’ loudness.

Specifications

• Listening Time: 8-Hours
• Charging Time: Full Charge – 60 min
• Controls: Voice control plus 1-button
• Wireless Range: 66 feet (20 m)
• IPX Rating: IPX55

Klatre LS1 – Pro and Cons

Some people have reported dizziness and headaches after prolonged use, but in my experience, everything was fine. I wore glasses and did not have any issues or pain. The listening experience is vivid, even tho in some types of environments the sound is not loud enough. Earplugs are included if you wish for greater isolation.

If you aim to use the Klatre LS1 while cycling, it is very convenient. The fact that you don’t have anything over your head or neck prevents them from interfering with your helmet.

I paired it to both my MacBook Air and my Android smartphone without any problem. I personally don’t like silicon earbuds or over-the-ear earphones, so it was a great improvement for me. No more cables getting stuck in places or constantly losing the plug.

The only con is that, at least in my experience, they make your ears a bit sore after prolonged use, more than three hours, but this happens with almost every kind of headphone. They came with two charging cables, a USB-to-magnetic cable.

Bone-conduction headphones prioritize sound quality and noise isolation over traditional headphones. Especially bass frequencies are impossible to transmit with this technology, so if you love hip-hop, they might not be the best choice for you.

These Klatre headphones use a magnetic charger, which is less common than USB-C but not proprietary; other devices use the same magnetic charging cord, and it’s becoming more common.

Also, because sound from outside can enter your ears instead of going inside, they are not leakproof. If you are embarrassed to share what you are listening to, consider not raising the volume too much in a crowded place.

Last but not least, there is no sweat around the ears, and they keep them clean. Bone-conduction headphones are overall much more hygienic than other types of headphones, preventing ear infections and earwax buildup.

Wrap Up

Overall, I loved the Klatre LS1. They are my go-to headphones for cycling at the moment, and I also use them at home for podcasts and audiobooks.

If you want to try bone conduction technology, this is a great product to start with.

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