Name: Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear
Brand: Bose
SKU: B0117RFY6O

Key specs

Weight

181 gAbove average

181 g

6 g318 g

above average for on-ear headphones — based on 52 of 63 we've cataloged.

Design

Weight: 181 g
Color Options: Black, mint, white
Ear Pad Type: Memory foam, PU leather
Foldable: No
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, PU leather
Material Headband: Metal with leatherette and felt padding

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired 3.5mm
Headphone Jack: Yes
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended

Microphone

Microphone: Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back

Features

Inline Controls: Yes

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

9.0/ 10

Highly recommended

KW

Reviewed byKris WoukReviewed April 2014

Design9.4

Value8.5

The verdict

The Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear headphones deliver great sound quality with a balanced, accurate yet pleasing tonal character and exceptional comfort for extended wear. While they are expensive for a wired model without wireless capability, they provide excellent noise isolation and build quality that make them a solid choice for anyone seeking comfortable, great-sounding headphones for all-day listening.

✓What we like

✓Nice balance between accuracy and pleasing sound

✓Very comfortable and lightweight, suitable for wearing all day

✓Excellent noise isolation with minimal sound leakage

✓Clear and crisp high end with good detail

✓Strong build quality and flexibility despite lightweight design

✓Included carrying case is solidly built

✕What could be better

✕Priced at $179.95, which is expensive for a wired headphone

✕Bass may be lacking for users with strong bass preferences

✕Lack Bluetooth connectivity and most other bells and whistles

✕Not fully collapsible, which may be inconvenient for backpack storage