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Brand | Bose |
Model Name | Headphones 700 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- POWERFUL NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES: 11 levels of active noise cancelling let you enjoy music, podcasts, videos & calls without distractions
- ASTONISHING SOUND: Crisp, clear details. Deep, full bass. These wireless headphones produce exciting, lifelike sound that’s full and balanced at every volume level
- UNRIVALED VOICE PICKUP: A revolutionary microphone system adapts to noisy and windy environments so your voice always sounds crystal clear on calls
- KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND HANDS FREE: With easy access to voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant for music, navigation, weather, and more, and intuitive touch control on the earcups — you can stay connected without reaching for your phone
- PREMIUM DESIGN AND COMFORT: With a lightweight stainless steel headband and earcups tilted for the perfect fit, you can comfortably wear these bluetooth headphones for hours
- BATTERY LIFE: Get up to 20 hours of wireless battery life on a single charge
- ONE TOUCH TO LISTEN TO SPOTIFY: Instantly listen to your last Spotify session or discover new music by tapping and holding the right earcup. Currently only available when using iOS devices with your headphones
- ALEXA CALLING: Use these wireless noise cancelling headphones to place a call to a Bose smart device or the Amazon Echo device with the Alexa mobile app
- BOSE SIMPLESYNC TECHNOLOGY: SimpleSync pairs your Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with select Bose smart soundbars for a personal TV listening experience. Independent volume controls allow you to lower or mute your soundbar while keeping your headphones as loud as you like.Away from your phone? Press and hold the Bluetooth button on each device to sync their sound. Already got a group going? Link by pressing the Action button to connect at a moment’s notice. Bluetooth range: Up to 33 ft (10 m)
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An adaptive mic system for superior voice pickup.
Bose headphones 700 feature an unrivaled microphone system that picks up and isolates your voice while cancelling the noise around you. You’ll hear and be heard like never before. These headphones are also optimized for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
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Quiet for them. Loud for You.
Bose SimpleSync pairs your Bose Headphones 700 with your Bose Soundbar 500 or 700. With independent volume controls, one of you can sleep as the other continues watching — guilt free.
Whether you’re listening at low volumes or really want to turn it up, your music sounds just as it should.
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Noise cancellation | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Bass quality | 4.2 | — | — | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Comfort | — | — | 4.1 | 4.7 | — | 4.2 |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless, Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Wired | Bluetooth 5.2 |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | wireless | 2.5mm Jack | USB Type C | — | 2.5mm Jack | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Voice Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Noise Control | Voice Control |
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Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
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Special Feature | Water resistent, Noise Cancellation, Lightweight, Microphone Included |
Included Components | Headphone, Cable, Headband |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Stainless Steel, Leather |
Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
Headphones Jack | 2.5 mm Jack |
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
Charging Time | 2.25 Hours |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Compatible Devices | Cellphones |
Theme | Video Game |
Impedance | 4 Ohm |
Control Type | Voice Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 8.8 Ounces |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | Headphones |
Control Method | Touch, Voice |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Bluetooth |
Battery Life | 20 Hours |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
Earpiece Shape | Rounded tips |
Manufacturer | Bose |
Product Dimensions | 2 x 6.5 x 8 inches |
Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
ASIN | B07Q9MJKBV |
Item model number | 794297-0100 |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,838 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #141 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 29, 2019 |
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have redefined what wireless headphones can do. Keep your head up to the world with easy access to voice assistants — perfect for music, navigation, weather, and more. Confidently take calls or speak to Alexa anywhere. An unrivaled four-microphone system picks up and isolates your voice while cancelling the noise around you. With these Bluetooth headphones, Bose has even improved on what it’s most known for. 11 levels of noise cancellation let you truly personalize your environment. Set it low to let more of the world In, somewhere in the middle, or turn it all the way up to block out the noisy world around you. Signature active EQ promises an immersive listening experience at any volume. Whether you’re relaxing with quiet music or really cranking it, your music sounds like it should. These touch-sensitive wireless headphones are also designed with a streamlined stainless steel headband, and a lightweight, comfortable fit. The intuitive controls keep everything simple — manage volume, calls, and music just by touching the earcup. One touch is all you need to reach Spotify — instantly open your last session by tapping and holding the right earcup. You can repeat this step to discover brand new content. The Bose app gives you even more control. The Bluetooth headphones feature up to 20 hours of wireless battery life. Includes Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, USB charging cable, audio cable, and carrying case. Available in Black or Silver.
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say it fits very comfortably and is easy to adjust. Some say the dual connectivity is a great feature. However, some customers have mixed opinions on sound quality, connectivity, quality, and performance.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is fantastic, the ANC blocks out almost everything, and it does a good job of cancelling noises. They can hear me clearly during calls and you can adjust how loud your own voice sounds. They also like the hear-through feature, which they really like. However, some say that they do not cancel noise nearly as well as their Beats did, and that the volume max is too quiet for anyone with even MILD hearing issues. They say the movie is too pitchy and the reboot automatically and buzzes in their ear.
"...The sound is fantastic, the ANC blocks out almost everything (in a normal and some not so normal environments), the mics do a fantastic job picking..." Read more
"...Clear Calls and Voice Control:One of the standout features of the Bose 700 is its built-in microphone, designed to provide crystal-clear calls...." Read more
"...The sound quality was every bit of what I expected from Bose. Crisp, rich audio, with an amazing range of clarity, from your treble to mid tones and..." Read more
"...mailer to generate sound and it is very obvious the noise cancellation works flawlessly...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say it's easy to wear around your neck, and the fit is adjustable. Some say the headphones are breathable and easy to use. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and functionality of the product.
"...5. These are comfortable to wear all day if need be. The headband and ear cup foam are squishy yet supportive...." Read more
"...However, it's important to highlight that the overall comfort is not compromised, and the adjustable headband still ensures a secure fit for most..." Read more
"...and find one that blocks the noise out, while still being comfortable to your sinuses. That is why I would recommend to everyone!..." Read more
"...Questionable choice here as it makes the headphones somewhat uncomfortable to hold there, but perhaps Bose never expects you to remove the phones......" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the quality is better than anything else they own, and the mic quality is good. However, others say that it's awkward and unreliable, and fails completely. Some customers also mention that there are app connectivity issues with the E285 and SX4.
"Bottom Line Up Front: These are great, fantastic, awesome, and a bunch of other words...." Read more
"...and intuitive controls, these headphones redefine the standards for premium audio devices...." Read more
"...The extra money wasn’t worth the upgrade. Defective products happen. I just hoped that their flagship headphones would have worked better...." Read more
"...add that unlike other headphones the noise cancellation does not affect the quality of the sound I am listening to either!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that the direct input still seems to perform quite well with solid frequency response, and the ANC works well within reasonable expectations. The bluetooth appears to work well, and is perfect for their uses. However, some customers say that the app functionality really needs to be addressed, and that the sounds are annoyingly loud.
"...my headphones and connects them to my Bluetooth, but they do not appear in the app for being able to change the settings...." Read more
"...1. ANC works well within reasonable expectations of what is possible at a price point less than a used car2...." Read more
"...It’s worth mentioning the Bose Music app is far worse than the other Bose app (QC35II uses Bose Connect)...." Read more
"...The app is useful, and more powerful with customization than the other two. I found I used it a couple of times...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the Bluetooth connection to multiple devices at once allows for seamless transitions between devices. However, others say that the app had all kinds of issues connecting to the headphones, and the Bluetooth fails to connect or takes forever. They also mention that they periodically drop the Bluetooth connectivity to whatever device they're connected to.
"...LOTS of issues with B700 (Bose Music). Unfortunately, apps are prone to some bugs every now and then; unless you’re Bose Music, in which case you’re..." Read more
"...You cannot disable the multiple Bluetooth connection feature. Are you on a zoom meeting on your laptop and you get a call on your phone?..." Read more
"...4. These will maintain a connection to two devices at once and my most common use to was have them connected to the computer and phone simultaneously..." Read more
"...Then the headphones won't go into pairing mode and the app can't find them...." Read more
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The sound quality was every bit of what I expected from Bose. Crisp, rich audio, with an amazing range of clarity, from your treble to mid tones and excellent bass. It’s easy to slip into your own little oasis with these on.
They are also quite comfortable, their padded band and ear cups are soft and do not apple much pressure against your head. They are very light weight and I can wear them for hours without issue.
The included case is well made, sturdy and not overly bulky allowing my to pack it and take it with me anywhere. It has a storage compartment for your cables so you always know where they are.
The battery life is excellent! I can go days without charging, but if I do need to charge, they replenish quite quickly and I am right back in business. I have easily gotten a full 20 hour charge out of these. I like that when you turn them on they immediately tell you how many hours they have left on their current charge and what devices they are connected to. This makes it easy to check how long you can use them on their current charge, before you head out somewhere where you might not have access to a plug. I found the time they tell me I have left on my charge to be quite accurate. I am able to connect to more than one device (like my iPhone and iPad) and they intuitively play the sound from the device I am using at the moment. I love that feature it’s easy to switch from watching something on my iPad to listening to music from my phone. Bose also includes a cable so you can plug directly to your device and go wired. I have not used this feature because the battery life is so long, I have not run into a situation where it was necessary.
The buttons and touch features of these headphones are wonderful. I can turn Alexa (Siri or Google) on or off depending on my needs. I can control the volume sliding my finger up or down on the surface of one ear and can tap to pause and swipe to change songs. With one button I can rotate between 3 levels of noise cancellation that I can set within my app. I have not had the chance to utilize some of the AR on these yet but cannot wait to try it on our next vacation, it will be like bringing along our own tour guide.
I love that Alexa is built in. I’m an artist and when I’m painting in my studio it is very nice to be able to use Alexa to change my music without needing to touch my device or my headphones.
I saved and waited to get these after trying them and comparing to the Sony competitive model and I am so glad I did. I found the bass of the Sony WH1000 series to be a little scratchy sounding and the overall sound just wasn’t as crisp as the Bose 700 series. I had a pair of Cowin E-7s and those, while they were great at their price point and did the job while I was saving up for these, they just weren’t even in the same class as the Bose 700. These, in my opinion (and I spent a lot of time putting headphones on and off, listening to how everything sounded on each), set the bar and everything else is just trying to measure up. Only the Sony WH1000 series could come close, but for me their sound quality still fell short. The only way to describe it was, you knew you were listening to a recording, whereas the sound from the Bose 700, you could close your eyes and it sounded like you were listening to it actually being played by the artist live the sound is just that crisp and clear no echo or scratch it’s clear vibrant and rich, everything I expected from Bose.
I am very happy with my purchase, they were worth the wait and I would certainly recommend them to everyone!
One Note I have very sensitive sinuses and when I put on noise canceling headphones, I can actually feel a pressure in my ears and sinus cavities, this does happen with the Bose as well (it happens with every brand I have tried if the cancellation is of any really quality). That said it does not deter me, nor do I feel it’s would be a reason I wouldn’t recommend them or give them a lower star rating. I can feel it when I activate the noise cancellation at its max level but everyone else I have asked to try them, can’t. So chances are very likely this will not be something that the average person even realizes. I can still use the noise cancellation and can block out enough that I never hear my husband walk into my studio until he taps me on the shoulder and scared the heck out of me. I only include this info in case there are others out there that also experience this, with the Bose 700 you can control the levels and it’s easy to step your way up through 10 levels of cancellation and find one that blocks the noise out, while still being comfortable to your sinuses. That is why I would recommend to everyone! Other headphones are cancellation on or off and if you are sensitive to it that can render the feature useless. Again not the case with the Bose 700 series. I use this feature all the time, have found the level that is perfect for me and the noise cancellation is amazing. It is so nice to finally be able to use this feature.
I will also add that unlike other headphones the noise cancellation does not affect the quality of the sound I am listening to either! I have tried many where the sound completely changes the moment you turn it on, not with these. The sound remains crisp and rich and clear as it did without the noise cancellation. The only difference is the world around you gets quieter and the music sounds amazing! If you read this whole review Thank You if you are considering these headphones and trying to compare, in my opinion there is no comparison and I don’t think you will be disappointed choosing the Bose 700 series. I hope this info helped.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
The sound quality was every bit of what I expected from Bose. Crisp, rich audio, with an amazing range of clarity, from your treble to mid tones and excellent bass. It’s easy to slip into your own little oasis with these on.
They are also quite comfortable, their padded band and ear cups are soft and do not apple much pressure against your head. They are very light weight and I can wear them for hours without issue.
The included case is well made, sturdy and not overly bulky allowing my to pack it and take it with me anywhere. It has a storage compartment for your cables so you always know where they are.
The battery life is excellent! I can go days without charging, but if I do need to charge, they replenish quite quickly and I am right back in business. I have easily gotten a full 20 hour charge out of these. I like that when you turn them on they immediately tell you how many hours they have left on their current charge and what devices they are connected to. This makes it easy to check how long you can use them on their current charge, before you head out somewhere where you might not have access to a plug. I found the time they tell me I have left on my charge to be quite accurate. I am able to connect to more than one device (like my iPhone and iPad) and they intuitively play the sound from the device I am using at the moment. I love that feature it’s easy to switch from watching something on my iPad to listening to music from my phone. Bose also includes a cable so you can plug directly to your device and go wired. I have not used this feature because the battery life is so long, I have not run into a situation where it was necessary.
The buttons and touch features of these headphones are wonderful. I can turn Alexa (Siri or Google) on or off depending on my needs. I can control the volume sliding my finger up or down on the surface of one ear and can tap to pause and swipe to change songs. With one button I can rotate between 3 levels of noise cancellation that I can set within my app. I have not had the chance to utilize some of the AR on these yet but cannot wait to try it on our next vacation, it will be like bringing along our own tour guide.
I love that Alexa is built in. I’m an artist and when I’m painting in my studio it is very nice to be able to use Alexa to change my music without needing to touch my device or my headphones.
I saved and waited to get these after trying them and comparing to the Sony competitive model and I am so glad I did. I found the bass of the Sony WH1000 series to be a little scratchy sounding and the overall sound just wasn’t as crisp as the Bose 700 series. I had a pair of Cowin E-7s and those, while they were great at their price point and did the job while I was saving up for these, they just weren’t even in the same class as the Bose 700. These, in my opinion (and I spent a lot of time putting headphones on and off, listening to how everything sounded on each), set the bar and everything else is just trying to measure up. Only the Sony WH1000 series could come close, but for me their sound quality still fell short. The only way to describe it was, you knew you were listening to a recording, whereas the sound from the Bose 700, you could close your eyes and it sounded like you were listening to it actually being played by the artist live the sound is just that crisp and clear no echo or scratch it’s clear vibrant and rich, everything I expected from Bose.
I am very happy with my purchase, they were worth the wait and I would certainly recommend them to everyone!
One Note I have very sensitive sinuses and when I put on noise canceling headphones, I can actually feel a pressure in my ears and sinus cavities, this does happen with the Bose as well (it happens with every brand I have tried if the cancellation is of any really quality). That said it does not deter me, nor do I feel it’s would be a reason I wouldn’t recommend them or give them a lower star rating. I can feel it when I activate the noise cancellation at its max level but everyone else I have asked to try them, can’t. So chances are very likely this will not be something that the average person even realizes. I can still use the noise cancellation and can block out enough that I never hear my husband walk into my studio until he taps me on the shoulder and scared the heck out of me. I only include this info in case there are others out there that also experience this, with the Bose 700 you can control the levels and it’s easy to step your way up through 10 levels of cancellation and find one that blocks the noise out, while still being comfortable to your sinuses. That is why I would recommend to everyone! Other headphones are cancellation on or off and if you are sensitive to it that can render the feature useless. Again not the case with the Bose 700 series. I use this feature all the time, have found the level that is perfect for me and the noise cancellation is amazing. It is so nice to finally be able to use this feature.
I will also add that unlike other headphones the noise cancellation does not affect the quality of the sound I am listening to either! I have tried many where the sound completely changes the moment you turn it on, not with these. The sound remains crisp and rich and clear as it did without the noise cancellation. The only difference is the world around you gets quieter and the music sounds amazing! If you read this whole review Thank You if you are considering these headphones and trying to compare, in my opinion there is no comparison and I don’t think you will be disappointed choosing the Bose 700 series. I hope this info helped.
The sound quality is reasonable for the headphones. When using the headphones with noise cancellation off, ambient noise seems to lack a very strong low end frequency response (sub ~250Hz, not measured) and might reduce your meatspace experience in some cases where mixed ambient and input audio are desired. That said, direct input still seems to perform quite well with solid frequency response all around which lets the very highs and very lows to be pretty well-balanced.
A test using the headset for phone conversation over bluetooth yielded very nice results. The setup involved the cans paired with my laptop streaming music and my Project Fi Pixel 3 phone on standby. Using the Google voice assistant to start the call resulted in some clumsy voice detection/understanding problems ("I'm sorry, I didn't get that, who would you like to call? I don't know that name, who would you like to call? Ok, will that be mobile or home? Ok, will that be mobile or home? Dialing..." _sigh_) which I don't believe are the fault of the cans at all. The test included loud ambient music in the room with the person wearing the headphones and found the other user to experience practically none of the ambient noise through the call with a very clear bead on the callee's voice despite close proximity to the music source playing at a moderate volume (such that the ambient music was leaking through the room walls and making it hard to isolate whether the headphones were leaking the ambient noise into the call...which it seemed _not_ to do with this casual test setup). Noticeable was the (300-700ms) delay from the user on the headphones which seemed to not be present from the non-headphone user. It was hardly a concern and either due to the latency in the network transmitting the audio (which, again, was a local wifi call between handsets.... though I am unsure if the handsets route audio locally or not) or possibly in the audio processing from the headset. This latency was par for most mobile calls and should be completely unnoticeable in a remote environment when you're not there to hear to source before the transmitted audio through the headset.
A few gripes about the design and ergonomics of the device:
- the button placement: very easy to accidentally active these buttons which adjusting the placement of these cans if not aware/careful.
- the direction of earcup rotation: when placing the cans around the neck/shoulders, the earcups rotate up (into the air) rather than down (onto your chest). Questionable choice here as it makes the headphones somewhat uncomfortable to hold there, but perhaps Bose never expects you to remove the phones... unsure if that's a reasonable expectation or not.
- the synthetic leather matte black surface inside the top of the headset and on the earcups attract oil and will certainly show for those of us with that sort of skin. This may require some extra TLC and upkeep to keep as pristine as one might like. The white set might fair better in this regard.
Overall summary:
A pricey purchase that I would have trouble justifying as a personal expense (these were expensed by my employer and intended for daily voice conference usage and isolation during work hours in busy coffee shops) and really comes down to the longevity of the product over time. If these headphones end up lasting me longer than 5 years, I would be VERY satisfied with the purchase. At a price point closer to $250-300, this would be a much easier personal purchase to make.
As a user which "babies" their hardware, I am eager to see whether this will stand the test of time. Direct input (from a bluetooth source that is not ambient noise) has a very solid frequency response which does not noticeably detract from the music experience. Longterm use may be uncomfortable depending on your head size. The noise cancellation works wonderfully and almost too well, leaving me at a "5" setting more often than a "10" as complete cancellation feels too isolating and uncomfortable to feeling the lack of "air" around me. BLE connection to multiple devices (two) at once allows for seemless transitions between either input. This is also a first time purchase of a Bose product. Looking forward to seeing how the device matures and support is handled over time. Firmware updates are provided automatically to the headset through their app. Battery life "appears" long but I have yet to complete a full discharge cycle to be sure. I was pleasantly surprised to find the phones report +5 hours of use remaining at 20% battery charge and +20 hours at full charge (the audio assistant delivers the charge level as "hours of use" remaining, not battery level...which is still viewable in the Bose Music app. Nice touch, Bose).
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They are awkward with sharper sounds, which they're not meant to filter out anyway; if someone is typing at a mechanical keyboard a couple feet away from you, it'll get through very easily.
The actual sound on the headphones is of better quality than I'm used to. I've listened to all sorts of music on them to test it out, and found that there were quiet elements of songs I've been listening to for years that I only just picked up now. (Disclaimer: I have an auditory processing disorder, so the average listener may not notice this difference.)
The battery lasts SO LONG. I habitually charge them each night anyway, but I listened for almost 9 hours in one day recently and it was still at 50% charge.
I also use these for Discord group calls 2-3 times a week for 3-4 hours, and they hold up well during that. The mic definitely makes my voice sound more canned than the previous cheap "gaming headset" I used before, but not so much that it's unbearable for anyone. It has a definite advantage in a more precise pickup range, as it never picks up a person talking to me in the same room like my old headset did.
There are only two small issues I've run into with the Bose 700 headphones:
- Bluetooth connection can be fiddly to get going sometimes. It requires the Bose app on your phone, even if you're just connecting to a computer. This leads to the second issue.
- If you're using the mic (at least in Discord), you cannot also listen to any playback apart from the voice call you're in. YouTube, any music software, even system sounds - none get through while your mic is active in a call. This isn't a deal breaker for me, but I do find it really irritating in a headset that I spent this much on. If you're playing a game and also in a voice call without an external mic, you won't be able to hear the game. This is apparently a normal issue with Bluetooth, but I wasn't aware of it until it happened.
Je ne quitte plus ce casque. Il a un son formidable pour le prix. Il est tactile. Il se recharge super vite même sur un USB 2. Quand je travaille une vidéo ou un son, je suis toujours déçu du rendu chez mes clients.
Bose, ça parait cher, mais c'est de la qualité. Maintenant, j'ai équipé ma maison, mon bureau, ma voiture et mes parents. Même pour les amateurs de musique classique, c'est ok. Bose, c'est une qualité pro à prix raisonnable. Honnêtement.
Jest jedna wada: przy każdym włączeniu słyszę komunikat informujący o stanie baterii i podłączonych urządzeniach, co jest normalne, ale tutaj robotyczny głos jest najbardziej irytujący ze wszystkich, jakie kiedykolwiek słyszałam w słuchawkach.