Bose - SoundSport Free

Like others said they were pioneers in the noise cancelling space but I actually got the bose sport run free (I think that's what they're called and I don't like noise cancelling I prefer to be aware of my surrounds when walking and jogging and even at work I like to keep an ear out). Got them almost purely for their stayhear tips. The tips have a funny wing design that have a good hold for jogging they stay in place really well and i find them really comfy I even wear them for hours at work. Sound quality is mediocre though haha.

I got bose sound sport for this reason keeps me aware out and about and also in the office I can turn in to people's convos still

Bose soundsport wireless earbuds. The bose 'stayhear' tips are the only earbuds that can stay in my ears for long runs without issue. So of course they're discontinued and increasingly harder to find

Bose has not been able to figure out Bluetooth earbuds. I went through 3 pairs of the QC30 earbuds back in 2016 and then had issues with their first true wireless earbuds, the Soundsport Free in 2017. They both had connectivity issues and durability problems. That only continued with the original QC earbuds and were worse with the QC earbuds II. The Ultra have been better, but not nearly as solid of an experience as the JBL Tour Pro 3, Sony WF-1000XM5, AirPods Pro/ Pro 2, or other flagship earbuds.

I agree. I have my QC Ultra headphones and love them. Great ANC, the 3-band EQ is more than enough for me, and they have all day comfort. Even after testing out Sony’s WH-1000XM6, I don’t feel the need to switch to those like I did back with the QC45. Their Bluetooth speakers are even great and pack a punch above their size. The Soundlink Flex 2 has more bass and gets almost as loud as the JBL Charge 6 that’s almost twice as big. I’d even argue that the Ultra Open earbuds are nice. My original pair didn’t have any issues and I picked up a pair of their Lisa colab ones, they’ve still been solid. But in-ear wireless earbuds have been terrible. I remember the old Soundsport wireless with the wire between them, they were awful. The true wireless version of those were also bad as were the QC30. I wanted to like the QC earbuds 1, but hated them and couldn’t use each pair I went through. Same with the QC earbuds II. I haven’t even tried the newer QC earbuds. I have a pair of the QC Ultras, it’s my 5th or 6th pair and they’re still buggy. But I’m waiting until the second gen to exchange them, again, with Bose. I’ve had my QC Ultra headphones for almost 2 years now and haven’t had a single issue, they were a launch pair. But the QC earbuds and other wireless in-ear earbuds? Terrible. I’ve never been a fan of their soundbars, not when Samsung’s bars cost much less and sonically perform similarly or, for Bose’s prices for a complete surround, you can just get Sony’s expensive surround speakers that are stupid easy to setup and have a phenomenal Atmos experience.

Totally agree with your take especially on the earbuds. I’ve had a few Bose products over the years, and through all that, I’ve definitely leaned toward just sticking with their over-ear headphones and older speakers. My first Bose product was the original SoundDock. That little speaker still impresses me to this day amazing sound for its size, and I still use it regularly with my iPods. I also had a pair of QC15s for years before passing them on to my dad, who still uses them today. Rock solid. In 2016, I picked up the Solo 5 soundbar when I upgraded my TV. Back then, TVs were all about thin bezels and looks, completely ignoring sound quality. The Solo 5 worked okay for about 3 years, but then one day it just wouldn’t power on. I followed all the troubleshooting steps from Bose, but it was out of warranty and Bose couldn’t do anything. Total waste of money, honestly. After that, I got a used Sony home theater system that cost less and sounded way better. So I’m with you, Bose soundbars are way overpriced for what they deliver. A few years later, I got back into using iPods daily and wanted a solid portable speaker. I found a Bose SoundDock Portable on eBay, replaced the battery, and man that thing rocks. Easily sounds better than my JBL Charge 5. Even though battery life isn’t amazing by today’s standards, the fact that it’s from 2008 and still holds its own is impressive. The retractable 30-pin dock is also a nice touch, especially when using Bluetooth adapters, it stays out of the way and doesn’t collect dust. As for the SoundLink line, I’ve tried the Color, Revolve, and Mini models. They all sound great for their size, no doubt. But at the price point, I’d probably go with a JBL or Sony instead — similar sound at a lower cost. Now about the earbuds same experience here. I tried the SoundSport Free around 2019 as a replacement for my first-gen AirPods. I had constant connection issues and they weren’t comfortable for my ears at all. Ended up selling them pretty quick and went with AirPods Pro 2, which worked better for me. That said, earlier this year I picked up the Bose QC Ultra headphones after a friend got the QC45s. I hadn’t used Bose over-ears in a while and figured I’d give them another shot. Honestly? I love them. Super comfortable, great sound after tweaking the EQ, and rock-solid connectivity (just make sure to turn off multipoint). I’ve also tested the new Sony XM6, but personally I still think the QC Ultras are the kings of noise cancellation in the over-ear space. Also worth mentioning, I’ve had experience with the Bose CineMate series and the Wave Radios. The CineMate systems sound great and hold up well over time. One of my friends actually inherited a Wave Radio from his grandparents and still uses it daily. It sounds fantastic and still works like a charm. So overall, Bose is a solid brand, especially when it comes to comfort and audio quality. But if someone asked me what to buy from them today, I’d only recommend their over-ear headphones and older speaker systems (used SoundDocks, Wave Radios, etc.). Everything else feels like a gamble or just too overpriced for what you get.

I still use my true wireless Sound sport buds from 2018 lol

My most comfortable headphones are shokz but they make my ears stick out so I don't wear them often running 🙃 mostly just around the house. My faves to run are my bose sports, they never fall out ever and I can wear them under ear warmers in the winter. I wear one and tuck the other in my pocket or bra. 

I upgraded from Bose Soundsports to the Ultra Open (bone conducting) when my Sports died. I wish they were a hair louder, but otherwise very pleased.

I love the Bose sound sports but they have stopped selling them. I’ve had 3 pairs and I got my 3rd pair second hand from cex. Might even buy another pair if they are knocking around in case I put this set in the washing machine as well. I like them for the wire that sits on my neck so I can knock a bud out if needs be. The totally wireless ones I find annoying that if I want to remove one I then have to hold it

Right, my advice was based on which sub it was in ;) Had no issues with my Bose SoundSport for years (except not being able to hear anything - only used one ear on trails)

I love Bose Soundsports, but they don’t make them anymore :-(