If there's one thing consumers in the audio market have proven over the past few years, it's that they like hearing sound without having something in their ears. That's why bone-conduction headphones, open earbuds, and even smart glasses with open-air speakers have taken off. Now, audio brands are trying to figure out how to use these technologies to enhance the listening experience while sleeping.
It might sound odd to those who haven't tried it, but many people enjoy listening to white noise, podcasts, audiobooks, or music as they fall asleep. Some try to use their everyday earbuds for this purpose, which can be uncomfortable for side sleepers. Others buy a dedicated pair of sleep earbuds, like the great Soundcore Sleep A30 I previously tested. And a few just use their phone speaker under their pillow, hoping for the best.
