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@sharp_aspen_59 · Owner-reported
Owned under a month · Still using it: no, stopped · Posted
The wires are very stiff and don't come with a clip to take the pressure off your ears like the old ones. Lasted one week before the left speaker started making ocean noise constantly
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Bose gets a lot right for $99, but there are a few trade-offs worth knowing about.
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At 7, its value for money beats 34% of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 174 of the 364 we've cataloged.
A 7.5 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom quarter of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 175 of the 364 we've cataloged.
Would not buy it again; has stopped using it.
Owned under a month.
What gave out: One side quieter / dead (1)
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 3.5 |
| 25 | 4.9 |
| 32 | 5.9 |
| 40 | 5.3 |
| 50 | 4.1 |
| 63 | 2.3 |
| 80 | 0.8 |
| 100 | -0.3 |
| 125 | -1.2 |
| 160 | -1.9 |
| 200 | -2.1 |
| 250 | -2.1 |
| 315 | -2.0 |
| 400 | -3.2 |
| 500 | -3.0 |
| 630 | -2.0 |
| 800 | -1.5 |
| 1000 | -1.6 |
| 1250 | 0.6 |
| 1600 | 3.3 |
| 2000 | 6.3 |
| 2500 | 10.3 |
| 3150 | 9.9 |
| 4000 | 6.6 |
| 5000 | 6.5 |
| 6300 | 6.2 |
| 8000 | 5.4 |
| 10000 | 3.1 |
| 12500 | 3.0 |
| 16000 | -6.2 |
| 20000 | -29.5 |
Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.9 |
| 26 | 0.9 |
| 33 | 1.4 |
| 41 | 1.9 |
| 52 | 2.3 |
| 65 | 2.7 |
| 82 | 2.1 |
| 103 | 2.9 |
| 130 | 2.3 |
| 163 | 2.4 |
| 205 | 3.9 |
| 259 | 4.1 |
| 325 | 4.0 |
| 410 | 6.7 |
| 516 | 5.0 |
| 613 | 6.2 |
| 772 | 9.4 |
| 972 | 10.8 |
| 1220 | 13.3 |
| 1540 | 15.8 |
| 1940 | 19.0 |
| 2440 | 22.1 |
| 3070 | 25.4 |
| 3870 | 23.9 |
| 4870 | 20.4 |
| 6130 | 24.2 |
| 7720 | 28.7 |
| 9720 | 35.5 |
| 12200 | 26.0 |
| 15400 | 25.6 |
| 19400 | 36.4 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 8.1 |
| 26 | 9.6 |
| 33 | 9.5 |
| 41 | 18.1 |
| 52 | 24.3 |
| 65 | 37.1 |
| 82 | 32.3 |
| 103 | 33.8 |
| 130 | 30.7 |
| 163 | 30.6 |
| 205 | 35.1 |
| 259 | 37.1 |
| 325 | 19.8 |
| 410 | 23.3 |
| 516 | 19.0 |
| 613 | 19.1 |
| 772 | 27.2 |
| 972 | 26.1 |
| 1220 | 21.4 |
| 1540 | 23.7 |
| 1940 | 24.9 |
| 2440 | 27.1 |
| 3070 | 30.7 |
| 3870 | 24.3 |
| 4870 | 15.6 |
| 6130 | 23.7 |
| 7720 | 24.9 |
| 9720 | 34.9 |
| 12200 | 24.1 |
| 15400 | 26.7 |
| 19400 | 36.9 |
Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds offer good sound quality, decent ANC, and the convenience of never needing to charge your earbuds. But for $99, the non-replaceable cable, mediocre microphone, and limited features are worth considering. I wouldn't replace my everyday wireless earbuds with these, but as a backup pair for work or travel? Sure, they're worth a look.
✓Liked: Decent ANC, Good sound quality, No charging required, Physical controls
✕Could be better: Frequency response changes with ANC off, Some cable noise, Mic quality, Non-replaceable cable
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Would not buy againThe wires are very stiff and don't come with a clip to take the pressure off your ears like the old ones. Lasted one week before the left speaker started making ocean noise constantly
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