Bose in ear headphones

I don’t know about you, but I think headphones are a critical part of any multimedia player.  It doesn’t really matter how good the player is if the headphones are not comfortable and do not perform the whole experience is spoilt.

I have never got on very well with the earphones supplied with the iPhone or any of the Apple iPods.  I have loads of sets of unopened headsets stashed away.  Using the Apple ones tends to hurt my ears after a while and they are not the best performers in terms of audio.  This is not a big problem as there are literally hundreds of headsets on the market, the problem is more of which to choose.

I am a big fan of Bose equipment.  Yes I know it is expensive, and overpriced, but like a Mercedes car it oozes quality and you know it will be designed well.  The Bose in-ear headphones are typical Bose products, not cheap, but well designed and long lasting.

Bose headphone storage case

The headphones come in a travel/storage case that prevents the cable getting tangled and knotted when not in use.  The earpiece itself is constructed in two sections, with a silicone tip to go inside the ear.   The kit is supplied with 3 different tip sizes so you can obtain a perfect fit.

Even the cable has had thought put into it.  The outer casing of the cable has a soft rubber feel to it.  No cheap plastic here!

So this brings us to the Bose earphones in action.  The look and feel are great, but how do they perform?  Well the answer is stunningly.  There is crystal clear high frequencies and at the other end of the scale the bass rumbles through.  Just as importantly I have worn these headphones on a 13 hour flight and not had any discomfort through wearing them.

Now for the killer news.  The Bose headphones cost $99.95 or £79.00: quite expensive for earphones, but mine have lasted 3 years so far and have outlived a few generations of iPods.