This Bose and Kith collab aims to combine fashion with high-quality audio, but not everyone agrees.
Bose, a leader in premium audio solutions, has teamed up with Kith, a lifestyle and fashion brand, to unveil a new product – the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. These earbuds, priced at $300, feature a unique cuff-shaped design that clips onto the outer ears instead of resting inside the ear canal.
The Earbuds’ Design Offers Extra Awareness and Style
Breaking away from conventional designs, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds’ design is not only a departure from traditional in-ear models. Instead, this also serves to preserve total environmental awareness for the user.
Unlike typical earbuds that block the ear canal, the Ultra Open Earbuds only attach to the side of the ear, making them more of a fashion accessory than a standard audio device.
These earbuds are also designed to be compatible with glasses, hats, or jewelry, ensuring they don’t interfere with personal style.
They are crafted with polished soft edges and a sleek matte black colorway, co-designed by both brands. Each earbud showcases a uniquely altered Kith logo in Bose’s iconic block lettering. This reflects the two brands’ collaborative effort in design.
Additional Features and Specs
Aside from the design, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds also have an array of features designed to enhance the audio experience.
These earbuds boast a 7.5-hour battery life for continuous listening. This duration extends up to 19.5 hours when coupled with the accompanying charging case.
They are also equipped with the Bose Immersive Audio technology for spatial audio and Bose OpenAudio™ technology for additional transparency features.
Lastly, the earbuds have a water resistance rating of IPX4, ensuring protection against splashing water from any angle. This feature makes them suitable for various environments, from the gym to outdoor activities.
Consumers Raise Mixed Feelings Over the Earbuds’ Design
Following the product announcement, consumer reactions were mixed with excitement, skepticism, and concern.
One user, PolarPanda86, was excited about the earbuds. They emphasized their unique features that might benefit individuals with sensitive ears.
However, others are quick to point out the product’s competition with Shokz bone conduction headphones.
User P_Devil talked about the similarities of the benefits with the Shokz OpenFit earbuds. But they also highlighted the large price differences between the two earbuds, making the OpenFit the better option.
Other users expressed concerns about the earbuds’ design, questioning their durability and practicality. They mentioned the likelihood of the earbuds falling off during physical activities. And, also raised comfort concerns related to their unique fit.
