Bose SoundSport, Wireless Earbuds, (Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones for Running and Sports), Black

All I Can Say is, “Wow.” The Best Set of Earbuds I’ve Tried So Far
In spite of Bose’s reputation, I was a bit skeptical of these headphones, not for any particular reason, but perhaps only because a link over Bluetooth did not inspire confidence in me concerning final sound quality. Looking at the photos of the headphones, too, made me somewhat concerned that these would be a bit uncomfortable in my ear, due to their design and my sensitive ears.Well, I was proven wrong on both counts the minute I tried out these headphones. Without a doubt, these are the best earbud-style headphones I have ever heard. From the moment I started testing them, I was extremely impressed with their clarity, dynamic range, “presence,” and, yes, even comfort. Most earbuds I have used over the years require a few days of use before they start to “break in” (and, yes, I know there is controversy about this issue, but I have experienced it myself on multiple brands of headphones at all price levels), but these sounded wonderful right from the first moment of play.If it is helpful, let me be clear and say that I am pairing these with an iPhone X and using high-resolution (24-bit, 192kHz) files, and so some individuals might attribute my reaction to those factors. And there is, of course, a sonic improvement with high-resolution files, and the iPhone X certainly has a good onboard sound system. But after those initial trials, I “downgraded” to lossless rips of CD’s (16-bit, 44kHz), and then, finally, moved down to mp3 files (128 bps). Although I could certainly hear the sound quality reduce as I went “down the chain,” the earphones themselves continued to sound wonderful, bringing new life to even those relatively low-quality mp3 files.All of this led me to conclude that these headphones sound so good, and are so comfortable to wear, that they are very likely best-in-class. Sure, you can spend over $1,000 on a set of earbuds, but I wonder if there might be a great diminishing of returns, where the tiniest incremental increase in sound quality carries with it a hefty, NON-incremental price hike. The sound from these Bose headphones is rich, easily covers the range from the lowest bass to the highest highs, has an exceptional presence, adds no noticeable noise from the Bluetooth connection, and presents a natural sonic quality that truly makes the headphones “disappear,” leaving only the sound. I must say again, I was deeply impressed, so much so that I will now plan to use these with many of my audio players, not just my phone.Some of the information that is easily available in the product section I will briefly mention here, as well. The length of the cord, which goes around the back of the neck, is just about the right length so that when you take the phones out of your ears, the earpieces hang in front of your chest, but don’t go so far down that they become a nuisance. A nicely-placed small clip attaches to the back of your collar to further secure the headphones (and is easy to attach, remove, even when reaching behind you because it is shaped for a “rear-handed” grip) A very intuitive and easily-accessible volume and microphone control are on the right side of the cord in a single housing (see the photos), and a single button for on/off, paring, and charging indication are almost invisible on the one ear housing, but still easily accessible without having to look. Charging is accomplished but pulling a discreet rubber panel open on the earphone body and plugging in a micro USB cable (supplied, but perhaps too short for a lot of situations: you might want to use a different cable). Battery length is rated at about eight hours, although I have not yet been able to absolutely verify this value as of yet, it appears to be accurate.The photos of the earbuds which led me to wonder if they would be uncomfortable in my ear (the skin of my ears, including my ears themselves, are sensitive, making many earphones uncomfortable for me to wear). Bose here has done a magnificent job of developing a form fit that is both comfortable AND secure. The curved plastic you see in the photos by the earbuds is actually not plastic at all, but a very flexible and gentle silicone. You simply put the earbud near your ear, press in and twist a little back and forth, and the curved silicone piece pops into the outer ear with just enough “grip” (for lack of better word) to very securely hold the earbud in place, yet are almost unnoticeable. In fact, since this curved silicone piece bears some of the body’s weight, it turns out, unbelievably, that these are actually more comfortable than most all of my traditional earbuds which have nothing but the ear canal components (and which I have used for years because on-the-ear headphones hurt my ears in just a matter of minutes).All I can say is that, after testing these out, I thought to myself that there is a reason that Bose has built a reputation as it has. I do not have any other Bose equipment (I did have some of their speakers back in the 1980’s), so I cannot speak at all to their other devices, either good or bad. They certainly have maintained an excellent reputation over these years. What I CAN say that these headphones have easily won me over, and I am truly impressed with their ability to put our truly good sound. Seeming a bit expensive when I ordered them, I now view them as a “bargain” of sorts, due to their sound reproduction. Truly an EASY Five Stars, and well worth your consideration, fully understanding that headphones are a very personal choice. But I recommend you try them out if you have not already, because they truly are amazing, particularly at this price point.NOTE;These headphones come with the Stay Hear+ tips, not the standard Stay Hear tips. You will currently (mid 2018) not find replacement buds on Amazon. However, you can purchase replacements directly from Bose at a very reasonable $10 for two pairs of replacement buds, with free expedited shipping. Make sure you get the “+” version when ordering replacement buds!

I’ve tried a few different brands of exercise/running headphones and these have been far and away the best. I had a nice expensive pair of completely wireless ones from another brand – great sound quality but they failed 3 months in. Replaced and failed again. So looking for an alternative, I came across these and I love them. Comfortable. Easy to use. They connect/sync with bluetooth easier and more effectively than any bluetooth device I’ve ever used. I’ve never had the earpiece fall out and it’s also not uncomfortable. The clip that can fasten them to your shirt is also great – a prior pair I had from a different brand had a flimsy clip that broke pretty quickly – these ones don’tSound quality is good – I mainly listen to podcasts but when I listen to music it comes through clearly.Can’t recommend them enough for the price

I’ve spent the last few years buying in-ear headphones and regretting it, each time going back to over-the-head style headphones. I have been using Bose QC35 and older wired Beats headphones attached to a bluetooth adapter mainly… I appreciate paying a bit more for decent quality products. Apple in-ear headphones just fall out constantly, Beats in-ear ones don’t stay in closely so the sound is tinny. It dawned on me that using Amazon I could try some alternatives again and return them if they were naff. I read and watched reviews and these Bose SoundSport Wireless ones seemed to do pretty well, though as usual there were some mixed biasses towards and against the product. Some saying they are flimsy, some saying they are uncomfortable, some saying they are too big. Personally I’m WELL IMPRESSED with these. They are the first in-ear devices that stay in my ears without any messing around! There’s a rubber flap that gently secures them as it fits into the curves of the ear itself. I have been wearing them for cycling and walking (decent distances) and they remain secure and not needing to be constantly “fiddled with” and pushed back in like others I’ve tried. There is ample noise cancelling but not so much that you can’t hear the surroundings. The sound quality is remarkable. It sounds daft to say it, but I find them so comfortable that sometimes I forget I’m wearing them and get a shock when I hear music so close to my ears! I feel safe cycling in them, though on windy days there can be the sound of a little wind whistling around my ears. There’s no problem with the charging mechanism – the flap opens easily. The device works with the same Bose mobile app as my QC35 headphones – so can be customised via this. I’m writing this review because I’m chuffed to have found some “in ear” headphones that work well for me, and which are (in my opinion) really very good!

Con 200€ mi aspettavo un articolo più accessoriato compreso di power bang sprovvisto di gancio per poter fissare su maglia all’interno non ho trovato l’accessorio. In più credo sia difettoso solo oggi ho potuto utilizzarle dall’acquisto e mi sono reso conto che la batteria si scarica facilmente. Credo proprio di ridarle in dietro peccato.