Anything Speaker Review: How the Vibration Speaker Works, What It Sounds Like and Who It Suits

Our verdict

Yes, if you want a fun, pocket-sized gadget that turns boxes, tables and cabinets into speakers, and you treat it as a novelty rather than your main speaker. The Anything Speaker is a small Bluetooth surface exciter: it vibrates whatever you attach it to, and good surfaces get surprisingly loud. The sales page oversells it with "bone conduction", "booming" sound and "300% louder" claims. It scores 5.4 out of 10, held back by sound that depends entirely on the surface, thin bass, conflicting battery claims and no independent owner rating, at $29.97 to $39.95 a speaker.

The short version

• A Bluetooth speaker about 1.5 inches across that vibrates the object it sits on, so the object makes the sound.
• Attaches with a suction cup, adhesive pad or magnet; two can be paired for stereo; charges over USB-C.
• On 3 October 2026: $39.95 for one, $99.90 for three and $149.85 for five plus an accessory kit, with a one-year warranty and a 30-day guarantee.
• Best trait: genuinely fun and different, and good surfaces get loud for something so small.
• Biggest drawback: on its own or on the wrong surface it sounds thin, and it never has real bass.
• Our score: 5.4 out of 10, with the lowest marks for owner record and claim accuracy.

Pros & cons

The Anything Speaker does what its name says, within limits. Stick it on a hollow wooden box and you will grin. Expect it to replace a decent Bluetooth speaker and you will be disappointed. Whether it is worth buying depends on which of those you want.

How it works

The Anything Speaker uses a kind of driver called a surface exciter or transducer. Audio engineers use exciters to turn walls, panels and glass into hidden speakers, and novelty speakers like this one put a small exciter in a battery-powered Bluetooth puck.

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   A small motor vibrates instead of a speaker cone

   Step 1: Inside is a voice coil and magnet like a normal speaker, but instead of moving a paper or plastic cone it shakes a base plate; this kind of driver is called a surface exciter or transducer.

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   You attach it to an object

   Step 2: The base sticks to a surface with a suction cup, an adhesive pad or a magnet; the vibration passes into the object.

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   The object becomes the speaker

   Step 3: The table, box or window vibrates and radiates sound into the room, so a large, thin, hollow object sounds louder and fuller than the tiny speaker could on its own; hard, dense or soft objects work poorly.

The key point is that the object does most of the work. A thin, light, hollow object, such as a cardboard box, a guitar body or a kitchen cabinet door, moves easily and radiates a lot of sound. A heavy, dense or soft object, such as a stone worktop, a sofa cushion or your hand, absorbs the vibration, so you hear little.

Who it's for

The Anything Speaker suits people who like gadgets that make others say "how does that work?" It makes a good gift, a fun desk toy and a hands-on science lesson for children about how materials carry sound. It suits casual listening at a desk, in a dorm or in the kitchen, when you have a cabinet door or a table to stick it to.

It is not the right buy if sound quality comes first, if you want a speaker for a party or the beach, or if you need something waterproof. And it is not an instrument amplifier: it plays audio from your phone, not the sound of your guitar.

• Gadget lovers and gift buyers who want something novel and fun rather than the best-sounding speaker
• Families and teachers who want a hands-on way to show how different materials carry sound
• Desk, dorm and kitchen listeners who want a pocketable speaker and have a good surface to put it on

Who should skip it

• Anyone who wants deep bass or clear, loud music for a party; a small conventional Bluetooth speaker does better
• People hoping to use it in the shower; the sales page does not state any water resistance
• Musicians wanting an amplifier for their own playing; it plays audio from your phone, not your instrument
• Buyers who want an independent owner rating before spending money

What comes with the Anything Speaker, and what does it cost?

The speaker comes in black or silver in a gift box, with a USB charging cable, a lanyard, mounting pieces and instruction cards. The five-pack adds an accessory kit with three magnets, a suction cup, a sticky pad, a lanyard and a USB-C cable, according to the offer page's product data.

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  What comes in the box

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  The speaker is about 1.5 inches across

Specifications

The offer page gives few hard specs. Here is what it states, with what we could not find.

Battery life: two different figures

The sales page says up to 3 hours per charge. A 2023 product announcement on The Gadgeteer said up to 60 minutes of playback. The product may have been updated since, or the figures may reflect different volumes. Either way, a small puck driving a whole tabletop uses a lot of power at high volume.

What this means for you: plan on an hour or two of loud listening, keep the cable handy, and treat anything longer as a bonus.

Anything Speaker price and bundles

On 3 October 2026 the offer page our link opens showed:

The page says the 30% discount is only available on limited inventory. These offer pages tend to show the same pricing for long periods, so there is no need to rush.

Is $40 good value?

For a novelty gadget, $40 is reasonable but not cheap. Very similar "bone conduction" or "vibration" Bluetooth speakers sell online from about $15 to $35, and a conventional pocket Bluetooth speaker with better sound costs $25 to $60. You are paying for the presentation, the warranty, the guarantee and the brand's support as much as the hardware.

The two-pack idea

The page's most popular bundle is three speakers, which makes sense if you want a stereo pair plus one to give away, or if you are buying gifts. Two speakers, one on each side of a desk or table, do sound wider than one. If you only want one, the single pack is the sensible buy.

Cost per speaker over time

At $39.95 for one, the Anything Speaker costs about the same as a meal out, and if it lasts two years of occasional use, the cost per use is small. The hidden costs are replacement suction cups and adhesive pads, which wear out with repeated sticking, and the fact that its short battery life may push you to use it plugged in. Ask support whether spare mounting pieces are sold before you rely on the adhesive pads.

Who sells it

The offer page says Anything Speaker is based in Los Angeles, California, and the page is run on the same third-party sales platform used by many direct-to-consumer gadget brands. Support and returns go through the offer site's order lookup. A 2023 announcement also listed it on Grommet and Amazon, so you may see it elsewhere at different prices.

Are the Anything Speaker's claims true?

The core idea works: the Anything Speaker vibrates whatever you attach it to, and good surfaces get surprisingly loud. Some claims oversell it. It is a surface exciter rather than bone conduction in the usual sense, so the "breakthrough" framing is marketing. "Booming, high-quality" sound and "300% louder" depend entirely on the surface, and bass is thin. Battery claims also differ, from 60 minutes to 3 hours.

Most of the sales page is enthusiastic rather than misleading, but a few claims are worth unpacking before you buy.

"Bone conduction technology"

The page presents bone conduction as a breakthrough technology. Bone conduction usually means headphones that send vibration through your skull to your inner ear, skipping the eardrum. The Anything Speaker does something related but different: it vibrates an object, and the object pushes air like a speaker cone. The correct term is a surface exciter or tactile transducer, a technology used in audio for decades.

None of that changes whether it is fun. It does mean the breakthrough framing is marketing, and you can find the same principle in many cheaper products.

"Turns anything into a speaker"

Partly true. It will make sound on almost anything, but how well depends enormously on the object. The best surfaces are large, thin, rigid and hollow: cardboard and wooden boxes, cabinet doors, hollow-core doors, guitar bodies, glass panels, metal bins and bowls. Poor surfaces are heavy, dense or soft: stone, concrete, thick solid wood, upholstery, beds and people.

"Boosts the volume by as much as 300%" and "3X louder than your phone"

The page says the speaker is three times louder than your phone and boosts volume by up to 300%, but does not say how that was measured. On a good, resonant surface it can easily be louder than a phone's built-in speaker. On a poor surface, it may be quieter. Because the result depends on the object, any single percentage is not very meaningful.

"Booming, high-quality speaker"

Small exciters struggle with deep bass. Bass needs a lot of air moved, and while a large panel can help, the puck has limited power and the object resonates unevenly, emphasising some notes and losing others. Expect clear mids and voices on good surfaces, a boxy or tinny character on some, and little real bass.

One honest testimonial on the page captures it well: off a surface you will think there is no way it will be audible, but once you stick it to something it can definitely be heard.

"360° omnidirectional sound"

True in a sense. A vibrating object radiates sound from its whole surface, so you hear it from more directions than a small front-firing speaker. That spread can also make it sound less focused.

"800% smaller than other Bluetooth speakers"

Something cannot be 800% smaller than something else, mathematically. The point the page is making, that it is far smaller than most portable speakers, is true.

"Amplify instruments"

The page says you can place it on a guitar for an accompaniment while you play and calls it the most compact amp ever made. It does not amplify your instrument; it plays whatever your phone sends it, using the guitar body as a sounding board. That can be fun for playing along with a backing track, but it is not a guitar amp, and attaching anything to an acoustic guitar's top needs care to avoid marking the finish.

The sound visuals

The page shows ripples and waves coming out of tables and objects. To its credit, it states at the bottom that the speakers do not emit any visuals and that the sound visuals are for demonstration only.

Claims scorecard

Which surfaces make the Anything Speaker sound best?

Large, light, hollow objects sound best, because the object is the real speaker. Kitchen cabinet doors, wardrobe doors, drawers, wooden boxes, hollow interior doors and large cardboard boxes resonate well. Stone, marble, concrete, tile on solid backing, thick solid wood and soft furnishings sound poor, because they are too heavy or absorb vibration. Small objects such as mugs have too little surface to move much air.

Because the object is the real speaker, choosing where to stick it is the whole game. These are general principles for surface exciters, along with what the brand and owners suggest.

The best surfaces

• Hollow wooden boxes and cabinets. Kitchen cabinet doors, wardrobe doors, drawers and wooden boxes resonate well and give a warm sound.
• Large cardboard boxes. Surprisingly loud and cheap; an empty shipping box can make a decent temporary speaker.
• Hollow-core interior doors. Light and large, they radiate a lot of sound into a room.
• Guitar bodies and other acoustic instruments. Built to resonate, they sound good, but protect the finish.
• Glass panels and windows. Loud and bright, sometimes harsh; good for voices.
• Metal bins, bowls and pans. Loud with a metallic ring, fun for demonstrations.

Surfaces that sound poor

• Stone, marble, concrete and tile on solid backing. Too heavy and dense to move.
• Thick solid wood and dense furniture. Better than stone, but quieter than hollow wood.
• Soft furnishings. Sofas, beds, cushions and clothing absorb vibration.
• Small objects. A mug or phone case has too little surface area to make much sound.

Rattles and buzzing

Anything loose on or near the surface can buzz: items on a table, a loose cabinet hinge, a glass in a cupboard. If you hear rattles, clear the surface, move the speaker or lower the volume. Some surfaces have a natural ringing note that makes certain songs sound boomy or harsh; moving the speaker a few inches can change that.

Placement tips

Put the speaker near the middle of a panel rather than at an edge or corner, where the material is stiffer. On tables, the underside often works as well as the top and keeps the speaker out of the way. For a stereo pair, use two similar surfaces so the left and right sound alike.

Is the Anything Speaker better than a pocket Bluetooth speaker?

For music, usually not. A conventional pocket speaker from a known audio brand sounds the same wherever you put it, usually has more bass, lasts far longer per charge and often has a water-resistance rating. The Anything Speaker is smaller, more surprising and fun to experiment with. Generic vibration speakers use the same principle for about $15 to $35, so compare before buying.

The Anything Speaker sits between a novelty and a real speaker. Here is how it compares.

Anything Speaker vs a pocket Bluetooth speaker

A conventional pocket speaker from a known audio brand sounds the same wherever you put it, usually has more bass, lasts far longer per charge and often has a water-resistance rating. The Anything Speaker is smaller and more surprising. If you only want one speaker for music, the conventional one is the better buy.

Anything Speaker vs a smart speaker

At home, a small smart speaker plugged into the wall gives fuller sound, voice control and no battery to charge, for a similar price. It stays in one place, though, and lacks the fun of turning a cabinet into a speaker. If you want background music in one room, the smart speaker is more practical.

Anything Speaker vs generic vibration speakers

Online marketplaces sell many similar pucks, often labelled "bone conduction speaker", for less. They work on the same principle. What the Anything Speaker adds is gift packaging, a one-year warranty, a 30-day guarantee and a US-based support team, according to the page. Compare the warranty and return terms if you are tempted by a cheaper one.

Anything Speaker vs a DIY exciter

Audio hobby shops sell bare exciters that you stick to a panel and connect to a small amplifier. On a large panel, such as a wall or an artwork, they can sound very good, and they are often used to hide speakers. That is a project, not a pocket gadget, but it shows how the technology can perform on the right surface with enough power.

If you have decided a fun vibration speaker suits you, the Anything Speaker order page (opens Anything Speaker in a new tab) shows the single and multi-pack options. Our audio section also covers SafeSleeve Air-Tube headphones, which take a different approach to where the speaker sits, the Clickfree backup drive and the CordBrick cord holder, and our tech and gadgets hub lists more devices we have checked. If you want sound in your ears rather than through a surface, our HearDirect TV headphones review covers wireless headphones for TV.

Is the Anything Speaker legit, and what should you check before buying?

The Anything Speaker is a real, working gadget, but we found no Trustpilot profile or independent owner rating, and the page's sales and TikTok claims could not be verified. Before buying, accept that it is a novelty rather than a main speaker, use the suction cup on glass and the magnet on steel to protect finishes, and test the adhesive pad somewhere hidden. Keep it out of the shower, since no water resistance is stated.

The Anything Speaker is low-risk as gadgets go. The main things to check are surfaces you care about, water, and the return terms.

Protect surfaces you care about

Adhesive pads can leave residue or pull off paint, lacquer and veneer. Suction cups can leave rings on some finishes, and magnets can scratch if dragged. Vibration can also loosen things over time, and a speaker that walks off a shelf can fall.

What to do: use the suction cup on glass, gloss tiles and smooth plastic, the magnet on steel such as a fridge or filing cabinet, and test the adhesive pad somewhere hidden. Do not leave it on valuable instruments or antiques.

Rented homes and shared spaces

If you rent, adhesive pads on painted cabinets, doors or walls can lift paint when removed, which may come out of your deposit. Suction cups on glass and magnets on steel are the safer choices. In offices, check that a vibrating desk or cabinet will not annoy colleagues on the other side of a partition.

What to do: stick to removable mounts, and keep the volume low on shared furniture.

Water and the shower

The sales page shows the speaker on a shower door and suggests it sounds like a concert, but it does not state any water-resistance rating.

What to do: treat it as not waterproof. If you use it in a bathroom, put it on the outside of the shower glass, away from spray and steam, and never charge it in a damp room.

Volume and neighbours

Because it turns furniture and doors into speakers, sound can travel through the structure of a building more than from a normal speaker. A cabinet on a shared wall may carry sound next door.

What to do: keep the volume moderate late at night, and avoid mounting it on surfaces attached to shared walls or floors.

Children and small parts

The speaker is small, and the kit includes small magnets. Small, strong magnets are dangerous if swallowed, especially more than one.

What to do: keep spare magnets and the speaker away from young children, and supervise children using it.

Warranty and returns

The page offers a one-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee, and says if you don't love it, they will fix it. Returns start through an order lookup on the offer site. The page does not say who pays return postage.

What to do: check return shipping terms at checkout, keep the box and accessories, and decide within the first two weeks so there is time to return it.

How to buy the Anything Speaker the smart way

1. Decide whether it is a gift, a toy or your main speaker. If it is your main speaker, consider a conventional one. Then open the Anything Speaker offer page (opens Anything Speaker in a new tab).
2. Choose one speaker for yourself, or the three-pack if you want a stereo pair plus a gift.
3. Pick black or silver, and check the order summary for add-ons you did not choose.
4. Note the total including shipping on the single pack; the multi-packs ship free in the US.
5. Save your order confirmation. The 30-day guarantee and one-year warranty both depend on it.
6. When it arrives, try it on several surfaces in the first week, before peeling off any adhesive pads, so it is easy to return if you are disappointed.

What do owners say, and how did we score the Anything Speaker?

The Anything Speaker scores 5.4 out of 10: claim accuracy 0.8, build durability 1.1, price competitiveness 1.1, usability 1.4 and owner satisfaction 1.0, each out of 2. We found no independent owner rating. The page's four five-star testimonials describe it as fun, good for teaching children about acoustics and exactly as advertised for the price, which are modest claims that fit a surface exciter.

The sales page claims more than 10,000 speakers sold and calls it the number one speaker viewed on TikTok. We could not verify either figure, and we found no Trustpilot profile or other independent rating for the brand.

The testimonials on the page

The page shows four five-star testimonials. They praise it as fun, a good way to teach children about acoustics, exactly as advertised for the price, and a cool little speaker. One reviewer notes that holding it against your head sounds like a concert in your brain, which is bone conduction in the true sense. Another says that off a surface you will doubt it is audible, but once attached it definitely can be heard.

Those are fair, modest descriptions, and they match what we would expect from a surface exciter. They do not support the "booming" claims elsewhere on the page.

What we would expect owners to say

From how surface exciters behave, we would expect most owners to enjoy the novelty and to find a few favourite surfaces that sound good, often a cabinet, a box or a door. We would also expect some to find it too quiet or too thin on the surfaces they tried first, to notice battery life is short at high volume, and to wear out the adhesive pads. A 30-day trial is enough to find out which group you are in.

Using it as a teaching tool

Several testimonials mention children and acoustics, and this is one of the best uses for it. Try the same song on a cardboard box, a metal bowl, a wooden board and a pillow, and ask children to predict which will be loudest. It shows how stiffness, size and hollowness affect sound in a way a textbook cannot.

Third-party coverage

The most substantial independent coverage we found was a 2023 product announcement on The Gadgeteer, which described the concept, listed a 60-minute battery and a USB-C cable, and did not test it. Other pages ranking for "Anything Speaker review" are marketplace listings and affiliate pages that repeat the sales claims.

How we scored the Anything Speaker

Every score on the site follows the five criteria on our how we test page.

The score would rise with clear specifications (battery, power, Bluetooth version, water rating) and an independent owner record.

What we did, and did not, do

Nobody on our team has used the Anything Speaker, and this review does not claim otherwise. We read the offer page our link opens, including its product data, a 2023 product announcement, and manufacturer guides to how surface exciters work, all on 3 October 2026. We also looked at the pages that rank for the speaker to see what they cover and miss. What we say about surfaces and sound is based on how exciters work in general, not on listening to this unit.

How to use the Anything Speaker for the best results

Charge the speaker fully, then pair it with your phone in Bluetooth settings like any wireless speaker. Fit the mounting piece that suits your surface: the suction cup for glass and gloss, the magnet for steel and the adhesive pad for other flat surfaces. Attach it to a large, light, hollow object, such as a cabinet door or cardboard box, and avoid maximum volume, which drains the battery and distorts.

1. Charge it fully with the USB cable before first use.
2. Turn it on and pair it with your phone in the Bluetooth settings, as with any wireless speaker.
3. Fit the mounting piece that suits your surface: suction cup for glass and gloss, magnet for steel, adhesive pad for other flat surfaces.
4. Attach it to a large, thin, hollow object, near the middle of a panel, and press play at low volume.
5. Raise the volume slowly, listening for rattles, and move it a few inches if one area sounds boomy or harsh.
6. To pair two for stereo, follow the pairing steps in the instructions, then mount them on similar surfaces a little apart.
7. Remove it from adhesive surfaces gently, and recharge after each session.

Getting more volume

Volume comes from the surface, not the puck. A bigger, lighter, hollow object will always be louder than a small or heavy one. If it is too quiet, try a cardboard box, a cabinet door or a hollow door before turning it up to maximum, which drains the battery and can make it distort.

Getting better sound

Wood usually sounds warmer than glass or metal. If music sounds harsh, try a wooden surface; if it sounds muffled, try a thinner one. Using your phone's equaliser to reduce treble on glass or add a little bass on wood can help.

Using it on a desk

On a desk, try the underside of the desktop or a drawer front rather than the top. Two speakers at either end of the desk make a simple stereo set-up for videos and calls. Avoid surfaces with loose items on them, which will buzz.

Making a cardboard box speaker

For a quick, loud set-up, take an empty cardboard shipping box, tape it closed, and stick the speaker in the middle of the largest side with the adhesive pad. The box acts like a speaker cabinet and panel at once, and the sound is often fuller than on a table. It is cheap, light and easy to replace, which also protects your furniture.

Troubleshooting

• No sound, but connected: check the volume on both the phone and the speaker, and that the phone is not still sending audio to headphones or a car.
• Very quiet: move it to a larger, thinner, hollow surface, and press it firmly so the base is fully in contact.
• Buzzing or rattling: clear the surface, tighten loose hinges, or move the speaker away from edges.
• Keeps falling off: clean the suction cup or surface, or swap to a fresh adhesive pad.
• Will not pair two: reset both speakers and follow the stereo pairing steps in the instructions, pairing them with each other before connecting your phone.
• Short battery: lower the volume a little; the last few steps of volume use the most power.

Using it with a guitar

If you want to play along with backing tracks through your guitar body, use the suction cup on a gloss finish, not an adhesive pad, and remove it after playing. Keep the volume modest, since the whole guitar will vibrate, including the strings.

Using it outdoors

Outdoors there are no walls to reflect sound, so every speaker sounds quieter, and this one more than most. A camping table, a cool box or a plastic storage box makes a decent surface. Keep it out of rain, dew and direct sun, and bring the charging cable and a power bank.

Using it in the car

The sales page suggests a car dashboard. Dashboards are often hard plastic that vibrates well, but anything loose on a dashboard can become a hazard in a sudden stop, and a speaker on the dash can distract. Most cars already have Bluetooth or an aux input, which will sound better.

Caring for it

Keep it dry and away from heat. Wipe the base and mounting pieces clean so they keep sticking, and replace worn suction cups and pads. Store it in its box or a pouch on the lanyard so the base does not get scratched.

If the suction cup stops holding, wash it in warm soapy water, dry it and press it on again; suction cups often lose grip simply because of dust or skin oil. A drop of water on the rim can also help it seal on glass.

Charging and battery health

Charge it with a standard USB charger. Do not leave it in a hot car, and if you will not use it for a while, store it partly charged. Like any small rechargeable gadget, battery capacity will fade over a year or two of regular use.

Giving it as a gift

The Anything Speaker comes in a presentation box and works with any phone, which makes it an easy gift for teenagers, gadget fans and people who seem to have everything. Include a note about which surfaces work best, or a flattened cardboard box to try it on, so the first impression is a good one. If you buy the three-pack to split as gifts, keep the order confirmation so each recipient can use the warranty.

When to contact support

Contact support if it will not charge, will not pair after a reset, cuts out within Bluetooth range, or if the base or casing cracks. Faults like these should fall under the one-year warranty. Describe the problem, include your order number, and ask whether they want photos or the unit sent back before you post anything.

What else do people ask about vibration speakers?

Most questions are about how they work. Products sold as bone conduction speakers are usually surface exciters: they vibrate an object, which then makes sound in the air. Every object has its own size, stiffness and weight, so the same song sounds different on a box, a window or a door. At normal volumes, vibration is unlikely to damage solid objects, but adhesives and suction cups can mark finishes.

What is a bone conduction speaker?

The term is used loosely. Strictly, bone conduction sends vibration through your skull to your inner ear, as in bone conduction headphones. Products sold as "bone conduction speakers", like this one, are usually surface exciters: they vibrate an object, which then makes sound in the air.

Why does it sound different on every object?

Every object has its own size, stiffness, weight and shape, which decide which notes it amplifies and which it damps. That is why a cardboard box, a glass window and a wooden door make the same song sound different. It is also what makes the speaker fun to experiment with.

Can it damage what it is attached to?

At normal volumes, the vibration itself is unlikely to damage solid objects. The bigger risks are adhesive residue, marks from suction cups, scratches from magnets and the speaker walking off an edge and falling. Fragile glass or delicate antiques are best avoided.

Is a vibration speaker good for parties?

On a large resonant surface it can fill a small room, but it will not match a conventional party speaker for bass, volume or battery life. It is more of a talking point than a party sound system.

How loud can a vibration speaker get?

It depends on the power of the exciter and the size of the surface. Hobby exciters of a few watts on a large panel can fill a room; a small battery puck is limited by its battery and size. On a resonant surface the Anything Speaker can be clearly louder than a phone, but it will not get close to a party speaker.

Why does it vibrate across the table?

The puck shakes the surface it sits on, and at high volume or on a smooth surface, it can slowly move itself along. Using the suction cup or adhesive pad, or placing it under the table rather than on top, stops it walking off the edge.

Do vibration speakers work through walls?

They can make walls and doors resonate, and sound may travel through the structure into other rooms. That is one reason audio installers use exciters to hide speakers in walls and ceilings. It is also why you should be careful with shared walls.

Is it safe to hold against your head?

At low volume, briefly, it is how bone conduction works, and one owner describes it as a concert in the head. Keep the volume low, because sound through bone reaches the inner ear efficiently, and loud levels can harm hearing.

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