

It doesn’t totally disappear, but it comes the closest that this type of earphone can. The result is perhaps the most comfortable fit that you can get out of an in-ear sealing design. The little wing sits gently in the folds of your ear and helps keep the whole thing secure. The tip only inserts as deep as it needs to to seal the outer edge of the ear canal, preventing to comfort issues of a deeper insertion. These tips are a big part of the appeal here And the result is very impressive comfort. Sometimes it’s hard to get a good seal, and other times the whole thing can feel a bit oppressive to your sensitive ears.īose takes a different approach with the StayHear Ultra ear tip. Traditionally, you jam a silicon tip into your ear canal to create the seal, which allows for proper response. I don’t usually like the feel of in-ear monitors/sealing earphones. They can still get stupidly loud for my tastes, in spite of this safety feature. So if you like the loudest set these might not be for you. Bose didn’t want people to blast their ears out with these, as their high level of isolation means you can hear plenty of detail at lower levels, and it’s hard to tell how loud your earphones are sometimes. The one thing you might not like if you’re into loud music is that these are tuned to be a touch less sensitive than the average pair of headphones.

That makes for a pleasantly ethereal sound that helps open up the traditionally claustrophobic feel of In-ear headphones just a little. The SoundTrue Ultras imaging here is not pinpoint precise, but instead a touch “blobby” with sounds emanating from regions rather than specific places. In-ears are not usually known for their expansive image. Soundstage is nice for in-ears, with slight extension past the ears and a slightly intimate feel to the center. These are probably the best-sounding headphones that Bose makes, and only the most ardent of picky people could find something to complain about in their sound profile. They have no obvious dips or peaks that’ll color the sound or make it fatiguing. They’re not as dramatic as the bass or mids, but still plenty clean and audible. And the highs are sparkly and clean, and quick to respond, without any of the weird little crinkles that other Bose headphones like the QC35 suffer from. They aren’t scooped out at all, a rarity in headphones these days. Mids are prominent and beautifully flat, rendering female voices particularly well, as many of Bose’s other products do.

It’s not artificially boosted, so it doesn’t run into the other parts of the audio. If you like flat, accurate sound, but also want a bit of fun, these are the perfect pair of earphones.īass is powerful and accurate, with nice deep extension.

They’re less like the warm blanket of other Bose audio products and more like a really nice pair of high-end-grade headphones with a blanket gently laid upon them. While the SoundTrue Ultras have a touch of that classic Bose profile to them…they’re also incredibly balanced and detailed. They are made to sound good at a glance to the everyday average listener, and don’t often render detail in the way that audiophiles would appreciate. With most Bose products, you have to talk about how they’re sculpted to provide a “nice, warm sound signature.” Bose does lots of tuning on their audio gear to make things that sound pleasant and inoffensive, and support long comfy listening sessions regardless of the quality of your source material. I’ve liked their headphones several times in the past, so if you’re the sort of person who would scream “biased!” at me, well, that’s out on the table. The SoundTrue Ultras provide the most balanced, impressive sound I’ve ever heard out of a Bose headphone product. They launched at a slightly higher price, back when the “SoundTrue” brand had several more products. They’re a fully-sealing in-ear headphone, using Bose’s patented “StayHear Ultra” tips.
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They come in Android and iOS flavors, and although they used to have a couple colors, now only the black model is available. The Bose SoundTrue Ultra earphones retail for $129.
