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Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • Strong audio performance with rich bass
  • crisp highs
  • and no distortion

Cons

  • Bose gets knocked by audio purists quite a bit
  • not on the same level as the aforementioned models
  • no added special feature like noise cancellation

Key specs

  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear - Pros & Cons

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear

Pros

  • Strong audio performance with rich bass
  • crisp highs
  • and no distortion
  • sculpted sound signature is crisp
  • solid audio experience and a comfortable fit
  • crisp highs
  • rich lows
  • and an exceedingly comfortable fit
  • Exceptionally comfortable
  • lightweight fit
  • solid-performing

Cons

  • Bose gets knocked by audio purists quite a bit
  • not on the same level as the aforementioned models
  • no added special feature like noise cancellation
  • the volume functionality is limited to iOS devices exclusively
  • Bose cans sound bad
  • notches built into the SoundTrue
  • Excessively long cord-Weak mids
  • treble was slightly on the higher side
  • ridiculously expensive ones
  • Bose is no longer sticking to single colour design
  • Bose had tweaked the treble slightly lower

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear - Technical Overview

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Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight4.94 oz
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Features
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Purple
  • Turquoise
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Connectivity
Cable length1.68
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Bose - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7
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TechRadar
Published: 22.11.2017
Bose SoundTrue review
3.5

Stylish over-ear headphones that simply cost too much

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital
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Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital

Find out if the active noise cancellation feature, battery life, performance and design of Bose Quitecomfort 35 wireless headphones is worth it's price.

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear II Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 29.09.2016
Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear II Review
3.7

The Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear II are comfortable, lightweight headphones that deliver a good and balanced sound quality. They're sufficiently well-built but feel...

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Bose SoundTrue (Around-Ear) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.05.2014
Bose SoundTrue (Around-Ear) Review
4.0

The Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones offer a solid audio experience and a comfortable fit, but otherwise don't stand out against the plethora of excellent options in this price range.

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear A classic headphone gets a cosmetic upgrade
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CNET
Published: 04.11.2014
A classic headphone gets a cosmetic upgrade

Can't afford Bose's $300 QuietComfort 25 noise-canceling headphone? The ultracomfortable SoundTrue Around-Ear is a worthy option for significantly less.

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Bose SoundTrue Around Ear Headphones Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 21.04.2014
Bose SoundTrue Around Ear Headphones Review

They're a little pricey for what they offer, but the Bose SoundTrue sound great and are comfortable enough to wear all day.

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones II
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 05.02.2018
Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones II

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones II (Wired Headphone): 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Review: Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II
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Windows Central
Published: 21.11.2015
Review: Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II

I tested the new Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II (there’s also an on-ear variant) for a few weeks. While the sound and ergonomics are terrific, it’s also a tad expensive than ...

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