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Bose has launched its first wired earbuds in 11 years, the Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, priced at $99. The device features active noise cancellation, lossless audio support via USB-C, and an IPX4 water resistance rating. Preorders are open now, with shipping expected in mid-October, targeting a market where wired audio sales have recently rebounded among younger consumers.
Bose has launched its first wired earbuds in 11 years, the Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, priced at $99. The device features active noise cancellation, lossless audio support via USB-C, and an IPX4 water resistance rating. Preorders are open now, with shipping expected in mid-October, targeting a market where wired audio sales have recently rebounded among younger consumers.
Bose has released a beta firmware update for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. This makes them the first Bose headphones to support the broadcast audio technology, which allows a single source to stream audio to multiple listeners simultaneously. The update, labeled 10.12.12, also improves wired USB audio balance for gaming and enhances compatibility with web conferencing apps. Bose plans to expand Auracast support to other devices, including the QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2, in the future.
Bose has announced its first wired earbuds in 11 years, the Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, priced at $99. The device features active noise cancellation, a USB-C connection for lossless audio, and an IPX4 water resistance rating. Preorders are open now, with shipping expected in mid-October, targeting a market where wired audio sales have recently rebounded among younger consumers.
Bose is returning to open-ear wireless buds with two new models: the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) at $299 featuring a new driver for deeper bass and higher volume, plus SpeechClarity, Auto Volume, Cinema mode, a refreshed metal design, a wireless‑charging case, and a 9‑hour battery; and the Sport Open Earbuds at $199, a sport-focused variant with IP54, a snug C-shaped fit, 7‑hour battery, and the same SpeechClarity and Auto Volume. Preorders begin Sept 19 with availability on Oct 1; color options include limited editions (Ultra: cherry chocolate, olive green, sky pink) and Sport (eucalyptus green) alongside black or white smoke.
Bose announces two new open-ear earbuds: the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) at $299 with louder drivers, deeper bass, TrueSpatial with head-tracking and Cinema mode, up to 9 hours of battery life, IPX4, and a refreshed cuff-style design; and the Sport Open Earbuds at $199 with a secure cuff-style fit, IP54 resistance, 7 hours of battery life, and no Immersive Audio. Preorders begin Sept. 19 and shipments start Oct. 1, with multiple color options for each model.
Bose refreshes its open-ear lineup with a second-generation Ultra Open Earbuds featuring improved sound, longer battery life (up to 9 hours) and a wireless charging case with Cinema Mode, while also launching the Sport Open Earbuds for workouts; both go on sale October 1, priced at $299 and $199 respectively, with Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint, app EQ, and upcoming firmware updates adding Google Find Hub, Alexa+, and an Apple Music shortcut.
Bose launches Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) with a redesigned look, a new driver for higher volume and deeper bass, and Cinema Mode powered by Bose TrueSpatial technology, while keeping open-ear design (no ANC to keep surroundings audible). Battery life is boosted to up to 9 hours per charge plus a 19.5-hour case. A new, cheaper Bose Sport Open Earbuds option targets workouts, with up to 7 hours of playback and a 22-hour charging case. Preorders begin September 19 for $299 (Ultra Earbuds) with availability starting October 1; Sport Earbuds preorder is also September 19, priced at $199, with the same October 1 availability.
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones receive a second-gen refresh that tightens the design with a new headband and refined earcups, adds Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode, introduces CustomTune calibration, and brings ActiveSense ANC for smarter noise cancellation, all while keeping the $359 price and 24-hour battery. They’re lighter and more comfortable than the Ultra model, but remain a conservative, business-friendly option with USB-C-only wired connectivity (no 3.5mm) and a few design tweaks.
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, priced at $1,099, emphasizes crystal speech with SpeechClarity and strong music performance, supported by on-board room calibration (CustomTune) and easy app-based setup; it adds rich connectivity (AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.3/LE) and Dolby Atmos/TrueSpatial, with optional sub and surrounds for deeper bass; however, there’s no native Apple Music in the Bose app, multiroom features trail Sonos, and the remote is gone in favor of touch controls and the app; overall it’s a premium, space-efficient rival to full home-theater setups, especially for dialog-centric listening.
The article argues Bose maintains a premium price by prioritizing comfort, strong active noise cancellation, and refined sound, with the QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen adding features like USB-C wired playback and aptX Adaptive. While competitors offer solid attenuation, Bose emphasizes premium build and user experience (via the Bose app), making price a reflection of perceived quality and customization rather than simply specs; ultimately, judgment on value comes down to personal listening preference.
Bose has acquired the McIntosh Group for about $225 million, giving it ownership of premium brands Sonus Faber, McIntosh Laboratory, and Sumiko Phono Cartridges and signaling a push into high-end audio for home, automotive, and marine systems.
Bose announces the second-generation QuietComfort Headphones, adding Bose TrueSpatial Audio with Still, Motion, and Cinema modes, a refreshed design, improved adaptive noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio up to 24-bit/48 kHz, multipoint Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C to 3.5mm, and up to 24 hours of battery life with a 15-minute quick-charge. They debut preorder on August 8 for $359 and begin shipping August 13, with three limited-edition colorways (Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint, Rosewood Mauve) alongside Black and White Smoke, plus app-based customization.
Leaked renders suggest Bose is readying the QuietComfort (2nd Gen) with a refreshed, sleeker aesthetic, redesigned oval earcups, a wider padded headband, more soft synthetic leather detailing, six color options, three mics per earcup for improved ANC, physical controls, and USB-C lossless audio, with a rumored $359 price and an imminent launch.
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) add TrueSpatial spatial audio with three Immersive Audio modes, plus an adaptive feedforward ANC upgrade that better preserves the seal for glasses wearers; they also get a redesigned headband and cushioned, oval earcups, with 24 hours of battery life (18 hours with spatial audio). Priced at $359, preorder starts Aug 8 and ships Aug 13, with new limited‑edition colors and a standard black/white option.