With the Sony open-ear earbuds, you can enjoy your music and hear what's happening around you. The open-ear earbuds don't go into your ear canal, so you can comfortably wear them for as long as you want. Thanks to the open design, you can continue to hear your surroundings. This is useful when you use them in traffic. That way, you can enjoy your favorite songs and continue paying attention. You can also keep the earbuds in and only have to pause the music when talking to people. That way, you can continue wearing them all day.