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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Review: Affordability Is a Concern, but I Dig the Upgraded Sound - CNET

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Same comfortable, secure fit with small design upgrades, including softer, more flexible silicone joint
Top-notch sound for open earbuds, as new drivers deliver improved sound quality with more bass, volume and clarity
Improved battery life
Improved voice-calling performance
TrueSpatial technology with head-tracking
Pricey — they cost $100 more than other premium clip-on buds
Immersive Audio mode drains battery faster

When Bose’s original $299 Ultra Open Earbuds were released more than two years ago, they were among the first clip-on earbuds to hit the US market, and they seemed innovative and different. Since then, this style of open earbuds that resemble clip-on earrings has proliferated, with dozens of new models appearing on Amazon, many of them offering underwhelming sound quality compared to the Ultra Open Earbuds, but at far lower prices.

The new Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)look very similar to the originals, but offer improved...

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