
I'm a big user of the best open ear headphones and best bone-conduction headphones (my daily drivers being the Shokz OpenFit 2+) as they allow me to run and listen to music or podcasts while staying aware of my surroundings.
Sound quality has advanced tremendously: whether I'm listening to a podcast on a long, slow run to while the time away, a pounding house DJ set for a 30-minute lunchtime blowout, or soundtracks from my favorite fantasy games for a woodland trail ruck (try it, it feels like you're on an adventure) audio quality is stellar on modern open headphones, all while leaving your ears free.