If you have been curious about open-ear headphones but wanted to feel the fit before paying for a pair, Shokz has just made that easier in the Klang Valley. The audio brand has opened two new Monostores, at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Bukit Jalil, where you can try its range in person.

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Two new stores, three in total

The two openings bring Shokz to three dedicated stores in Malaysia. The first opened at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, and these two Pavilion locations follow it. For a brand that built its name on a single product category, that is a steady push into physical retail rather than leaving buyers to shop online and hope the fit works out.

Each Monostore is set up as a space to handle the products rather than just look at a box on a shelf. Shokz Open-Ear Specialists are on hand to walk you through the line-up and suggest a model based on how you plan to use it, whether that is everyday wear, commuting, taking calls, or running and other active workouts.

Why trying open-ear headphones in person helps

Open-ear designs sit outside or just in front of your ear canal instead of sealing it, which keeps you aware of traffic and the people around you. That is the main reason runners and cyclists reach for them, but it also means fit and how the sound carries are personal in a way a spec sheet cannot settle. A store you can walk into lowers the risk of buying the 

We looked at the brand's current flagship when it arrived here in our coverage of the OpenRun Pro2. If you are still weighing your options across brands, our guide to the best headphones in Malaysia runs through picks for a range of budgets.

What you can see in store

The Pavilion stores carry the main Shokz line-up, including these models:

  • OpenRun Pro2, the brand's flagship open-ear sport headphones
  • OpenSwim Pro, built for swimming and water-based training
  • OpenDots 2, an open-ear pair aimed at everyday listening
  • OpenFit Pro, the clip-style open-ear earbuds

Full specifications for each sit on the brand's own Shokz product pages, and staff in store can compare them side by side for you.

The takeaway

Shokz is not reinventing anything here, it is making itself easier to buy. If open-ear audio has been on your list, there are now three places in the country to try a pair before you decide, with two of them sitting inside two of the busier malls in the Klang Valley.