Bose Soundsport In-Ears for $40 w/free S&H

The new condition Bose Soundsport In-Ears/Earbuds hybrid is on sale for $40 with free shipping through the Best Buy website as one of their early Black Friday deals. These use earhooks to stay on your ears while a speaker protrusion goes inside your ear but does not create a seal. I don’t know if there’s a formal name for this, basically they prioritize for comfort for people who don’t like in-ears.

Speaking of the Best Buy early sale, they offer the new condition Roku 3 for $50 with free shipping. Roku has many models now, so be sure to compare if you are not intimately familiar. Of audio interest, most of the recent models don’t have a dedicated audio output, but they come with a remote control with a headphone out. Note however that the headphone port may be a close call with some 3.5mm plugs, here’s a picture of it with the VE Monks (from VE Monks review diary). Note also that some may require an active HDMI connection to pipe out audio, so if you need them to play music without having a TV on, check the A/V forums and reviews.

November 10, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

Now shipping: Bose Quietcontrol 30 Wireless (Bluetooth) In-Ears

We have another new arrival of the Double Bs kind, it’s Bose and Bluetooth, the new Bose Quiet Control 30 Wireless in-ears are now in-stock and ready to ship for $299 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. As the “QC” in the name suggests, these have active noise cancellation powered by the neckband battery. Yes, they have a neckband. It’s either that or a block on the remote/mic for the battery to live. Until/unless they make solar powered ones for outdoor use? 🙂

PS: you can find more newly released headphones using the “New Arrivals” option in the red menu bar above, or bookmark the New Headphones Shipping category.

October 11, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Bose Soundlink Around-Ear II Bluetooth and $11 Rewards for $229

Across the universe of authorized Bose dealers, their SoundLink Around-Ear II Wireless (Bluetooth) over-ear headphones go for $229 in either color scheme (eg amazon.com), but if you want to get more for your buck, Adorama.com includes $11.45 in promotional rewards (to be used in future purchases at Adorama). You still pay $229 with free shipping.

October 6, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Bose MIE2 earphones for $56 w/free S&H [updated]

If you are caught in the land between in-ears and classic earbuds [eg the VE Monk+], one option are the Bose earphones that are somewhere in between, and one of their previous generation models (before they switched to the Soundtrue line-up) are on sale for $56 with free shipping at A4C online when you use coupon code SEPTEMBER20 (limited time coupon code). This particular model is the Bose MIE2 with an Android/etc remote/mic, not the iOS 3-button.

September 26, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: ,

Now shipping: Bose SoundTrue Wireless (BT) for $150

If you want to be among the first wave to get these, the black color scheme of the Bose SoundSport Wireless (Bluetooth) earphones is now in-stock and ready to ship for $150 with free shipping by Best Buy on eBay (limit 3) and Amazon by Amazon actual (limit 30).

September 20, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Bose QuietComfort 20 ANC In-Ears drop to $250 at Authorized

Like a choir, the prices at authorized dealers of the Bose QuietComfort 20 in-ears with Active Noise Cancellation have dropped to $250 with free shipping in either the iOS or the Android/Galaxy versions (the OS versions refer to the functionality of the remote control) at authorized dealers such as amazon.com.

September 20, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Bose SoundTrue Around Ear II for $90 (iOS/Android)

This deal of the day expired, but Bose headphones go on sale on a recurring basis, especially as we get closer to the holidays…

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September 12, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Bose QuietComfort 15 ANC for $240 or $252

If of the various Bose over-ear headphones with their Active Noise Cancelling technology it’s the older Quiet Comfort 15 model the one you want, you can get them at Costco with free shipping. Members get them for $240 while non-members have to pay a 5% surcharge, making them $252.

PS: Costco has a shockingly limited variety of headphones on their website, despite the explosion of headphones as a consumer electronics category. Interesting!

August 17, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Bose MIE2 Earphones for $73

Hide this post from the angry audiophiles, you may get excommunicated for reading about Bose 😉 Among the latest daily deals on eBay, the A4C store (aka All4Cellular) is offering the new condition Bose MIE2 Earphones for $73 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. The “M” stands for mobile, it has a mic/remote. This is a previous generation model, before Bose switched to the Soundtrue/Soundsport line-ups.

The semi-unique feature of these is that there are neither in-ears nor earbuds. They sort of sit on the ear like an earbud but they have a speaker protrusion that goes inside the ear. It does not create a seal, so you are not going to get ideal sound quality, but if you have comfort issues with both earbuds and in-ears, it may be a convenience/comfort compromise. The earfins hold them in place.

PS: for a limited time, you can save 5% off more if you buy two or more of these or any other items participating in the A4C promotion (this offer is mentioned prominently over there while it is running).

August 15, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Monday: Bose SoundTrue Around-Ears II (black; iOS) for $100

This daily deal expired… o/~ Beats and Bose they break my bones o/~ but if you are not singing this tune, then good for Monday only (July 25, 2016), Best Buy is offering as one of their deals du jour the new condition charcoal-black Bose SoundTrue Around-Ears II with the iOS button configuration for $100 with free S&H or store pick-up. These are straight up wired headphones, no ANC, no Bluetooth.

July 25, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue Around Ear II for $129

Hide this post from the hardcore audiophiles. It’s Bose and it doesn’t have the audiophile excuse, the active noise cancelling technology 🙂 These are wired over-ear headphones, no wireless, no ANC. And they are on sale for a limited time (no specific expiration date is given). They are the Bose SoundTrue Around Ear II available with mic/remote for either iOS or Android for $129 with free shipping and $6.45 rewards (to be used in future purchases) at Adorama.com as follows:

+ iOS: Black or Blue
+ Android: Black or Blue

July 19, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

In-stock Now: Bose Soundsport Wireless for $150

In the “Battle of Evermore” among the major brand exercise bluetooth earbuds Bose has fired a new shot, their new Soundsport Wireless (bluetooth) Exercise earbuds with their proprietary “Stay Hear” fin design are now in-stock in either black or blue (okay, Aqua because… exercise) for $150 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual.

These are Bluetooth with NFC. NFC is used for quick pairing/connection, so your intended music source doesn’t have to dog-fight other devices in the wirelessly congested ether.

June 8, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling for $240 at membership clubs

If of all the Bose active noise cancelling headphones it is the Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling the one you want, they are currently on sale for $240 at a couple of membership clubs, at Costco (food samples NOT included in your shipment) and BJs Wholesale Club.

June 7, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

In-stock now: Bose Quiet Comfort QC35 Bluetooth for $350

It’s Bose time. Their new Quiet Comfort QC35 Wireless (bluetooth and NFC) and Active Noise Cancelling headphones are now in-stock and ready to ship for $350, in either black or silver, at Amazon by Amazon actual. Convenient timing for this release as it is Dads and Grads gift buying season 🙂 They are powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, no AA/AAA.

June 6, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Bose SoundTrue On-Ears (Apple buttons) for $82

The Bose SoundTrue On-Ear headphones with the Apple-blessed mic/remote combination are currently on sale for $82 with free shipping, with a limit of three per color per customer by Best Buy’s very own eBay store. As of the time of writing, these are available in black or mint or purple or white

January 7, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Bose SoundTrue Over-Ears for $75 (limit 2)

This deal of the day expired…

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November 27, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue Earphones (red) for $65

The Bose SoundTrue earphones are an in-between of sorts between earbuds and in-ears since they are neither but attempt to function partially as both. Okay, sentences may not be the best way to describe them, just look at the pictures of the earphone tips to see what I mean. If that sounds like something that may work for you ergonomically, the red-cranberry color-scheme of them is on sale for $65 with free shipping and $5 rewards (to be used on a future purchase) at Adorama.com. They come with a case and extras.

November 22, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue In-Ears for $70

The Bose SoundTrue in-ears, without a mic/remote, in your choice of black or red color schemes, are on sale for $70 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.

Now, these are called “in-ears” but they are kinda in-betweens. They don’t form a seal like true in-ears, and they are not sitting outside your earhole like earbuds. They have little mini-speaker-like protrusions that go in your ear but they don’t form a seal. Perhaps of interest if you have trouble with in-ears and air seals and such.

October 21, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue In-Ears (red) for $68

If you like cranberry-red color schemes on your earphones, the Bose SoundTrue in-ears (they are really kinda in-between in-ears and earbuds since a protrusion goes in the ear but does not seal it like in-ears) are on sale for $68 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. These are straight up wired, no mic/remote.

October 8, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue Around Ears for $100 (limit 5)

Shhh! If there are any hardened audiophiles looking at this, hide the screen! Now! The Bose are coming 😉 The Bose SoundTrue Around-Ears headphones, in new condition, in the black color scheme, are on sale for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other color schemes go for more.

Kinda funny that people who buy $1000 cables admonish people who buy “overpriced” Bose headphones 🙂

October 6, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue Around Ears for $107.40

Shhh! Hide these from the rabid audiophiles! Nordstrom’s website (yes that Nordstrom) is offering the over-ear Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear headphones in three color choices for $170.40 with free shipping or store pickup where available. No coupon needed.

August 24, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Fry’s (Aug 23-29): Sennheiser HD 518 for $60, Bose sale

The Fry’s weekly ad promotions for the week of August 23-29 (2015) using custom promotional codes found in each individual’s email (if you are subscribed to their emailing list) include the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 518 for $60 (it may get price-matched at amazon.com eventually), and an nebulous sale on Bose (no specific models or prices are mentioned). The offers are good in-store and also online.

August 22, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Bose SoundTrue On-Ears for $90

For a limited time only, the Dell Home store is offering the multiple colors of the Bose SoundTrue On-Ears for $90 with free shipping. Just don’t let the audiophiles see you reading about them 😉

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Frys w/promo code: Bose SoundTrue for $75 or $90 (On-Ear/Over-Ear)

Craziness at Fry’s, their new Weekly Ad of Promo Code offers includes the Bose Soundlink wired headphones going for $75 or $90 with promo code for the On-Ear and Around-Ear models. The promo code is included in the Sunday e-mail newsletters they sent to everyone subscribed. It is a unique number and since most of the offers have limited quantities (eg limit one per customer) you can’t reuse other people’s promo codes. To get the personal promo codes, you have to join their email list.

Screenshot of the Bose offer below which expires 8/8/15 and it is good in-store or online with a limit of one per customer.

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August 2, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Over-Ears for $200

And now something unusual, the over-ears are selling for less than the on-ears! The Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Over-Ears (aka Around the Ear) are currently on sale for $200 at Amazon (limit five) and other authorized dealers, while the on-ears go for $250.

August 1, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Bose SoundTrue On-Ears (white) for $100 [Over-Ears for $120]

If you like white color-themed headphones, the Bose SoundTrue On-Ears are currently on sale for $100 with free shipping at Amazon. The other three colors go for $120 to $130. Limit five per customer at this time.

In a parallel sale, their Around The Ear (aka over ears) in the white or cyan color schemes are also on sale, going for $120 per pair, with a limit of five per customer. The other two colors go for $135 (black mint) and $140 (black).

July 27, 2015 Filed Under: headphones, Uncategorized Tagged With:

[DEAD] Wedn: Bose SoundTrue On-Ears white for $80 (returns)

The Bose Zombie dead is finally dead 🙂

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July 15, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Bose QuietComfort 25 ANC also available in Galaxy/Android

If Beats and Bose don’t break your audiophile bones, and you are an Android user, Bose recently released a Galaxy and Android version of their Quiet Comfort 25 ANC headphones (over-ear, closed-back, powered ANC), going for their standard price of $300 and available in either black or stylish. Together with the iOS version, they have 1200 customer reviews with an average of 4.5 out of 5.

June 24, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Bose SoundTrue Semi In-Ears (iOS) for $117

Shhhh! Don’t let the audiophiles see this! The Bose SoundTrue semi in-ears with buttons for iOS devices are currently on sale for $117 with free shipping at Amazon.com. These are on the same product page as the Freestyle models, so pay attention if you are changing the OS or color-scheme options over there. These are neither classic earbuds not in-ears. They have a speaker-protrusion that crosses the earhole plane (not a scientific term) but it does not create a seal. Speaking of Bose, a number of other items in their line-up are discounted at authorized dealers with the Dads and Grads season, including their QC20i ANC in-ears going for $250 (in-cable rechargeable li-ion battery).

May 25, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

[DEAD] Bose AE2w Bluetooth Over-Ears for $190

This limited time eBay offer expired…
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February 2, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

10% off Bose earbuds (ends 2/21/15)

Various Bose earbud models are currently on sale at their usual 10% discount at amazon.com, with a February 21 (2015) expiration date. This includes multiple lines of their in-ears (SoundTrue, SoundSport, Freestyle).

February 1, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue On-Ears drop to $150

The new Bose SoundTrue colorful on-ear headphones have dropped to $150 in their various colors at various authorized Bose dealers, including Amazon. These are wired headphones. The only exception from that list is the AE2w which is an over-ear bluetooth pair for $220.

November 29, 2014 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[SOLD OUT] Fri only: Bose AE2 Over-Ears for $80 (limit 2)

This too sold out before the 24 hours expired, but the Sennheiser open-back sold out earlier, so victory for the audiophiles vs the technocrats 😉 As part of the top line Amazon Gold Box Deals for Friday 11/28/14, the Bose AE2 Around-the-Ear (Over Ear) headphones are on sale for $80 with free shipping, with a limit of two per customer. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 700+ customer reviews.

November 28, 2014 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: