Don’t take it from me - Bose QuietComfort Ultra
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The video opens with a personal backstory about Bose headphones and introduces the QuietComfort Ultra line, highlighting that Bose has refreshed its flagship family with a new Ultra tier. The host unboxes the QuietComfort Ultra headphones, describing the case construction, the materials, and the included accessories such as a USB-C charging cable and an auxiliary cable. In the design impressions segment, the host notes the headphone weight, foldability, ear cup materials, and the overall build quality, while calling attention to the three color options and the replaceable ear pads. The setup portion covers Bluetooth pairing, app integration, and the various physical controls on the ear cups, including swipes on the capacitive strip and the multifunction button for playback and calls. The video then dives into sound performance, starting with a qualitative listening test across several genres, followed by a discussion of the frequency response showing a moderately V-shaped curve and a subtle bass and treble boost at lower volumes. Finally, the host explains the unique immersion mode, which combines spatial audio with active noise cancelling, and demonstrates head tracking and motion responsiveness, concluding with a summary of battery life, pricing, and a quick comparison to the included Ultra earbuds, while reiterating sponsor acknowledgment and availability information.
Topics · audio equipment · consumer electronics · sponsored content · headphones · wireless headphones · noise cancelling · product unboxing · immersive audio
Questions answered
- What are the key differences between Bose QuietComfort Ultra and the previous QC45 line?
- The Ultra line introduces a new tier alongside the updated design, with enhanced features such as immersive audio in addition to noise cancellation, a refreshed case design, and continued emphasis on comfort and portability.
- Can these headphones fully disable noise cancellation when needed?
- Yes, the app provides options to adjust noise cancelling and there is reference to modes like quiet and aware, with one model note that full off is available on some newer Bose products, though behavior may vary by model.