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Bose launches $99 wired USB-C noise-cancelling earbuds, shipping October 15

Bose announced wired noise-cancelling earbuds at $99, its first new wired headphones since 2015 according to Wired. Preorders open now and shipping starts October 15.

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Bose has announced wired noise-cancelling earbuds priced at $99. Wired describes them as the first new wired headphones from the brand since 2015. Preorders open on launch day, and the earbuds ship on October 15 in black, white and a limited-edition mint colour.

Bose's consumer audio president, Raza Haider, said the company noticed wired earbuds among students, and that the product took about eight or nine months from idea to final product. ZDNET reports that Bose says the earbuds use four microphones for noise capture and cancellation, plus a dedicated microphone on the remote for voice. They connect by USB-C using USB Audio Class 2, output at 24-bit/48kHz, and draw power from the connected device, so they need no charging.

They offer Quiet, Aware and ANC-Off modes and have an IPX4 water-resistance rating. Wired's reviewer, using a late-stage prototype for four days, called it an impression rather than a full review. They found the sound and noise cancelling better than cheaper wired pairs such as Apple EarPods. The same reviewer disliked the heavy in-line control panel, which adds cable tension, and said the thick cable tangles in the pouch.

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Hands-on impressions tied to a wired-earbud trend among teens and Gen Z, with pros and cons.
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Simplicity, sound versus cheap wired pairs, the trend, fast development, and drawbacks of the control panel and cable.
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Technical specifications such as USB Audio Class 2, the microphone count and the IPX4 rating.
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“a godsend”“leapfrog”
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“inspired directly by teen preferences. We got an early listen.” — Wired
“the noise canceling is a godsend” — Wired

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Product-announcement rundown of features and specs, drawn largely from Bose's press release.
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Modes, microphones, USB-C audio details, colours and IPX4 rating.
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Any hands-on testing or criticism, and the teen-trend and 2015 context.
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“famed sound quality”
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“In a press release, Bose says that the new earbuds are fitted with four microphones” — ZDNET
“fitted with Bose’s famed sound quality and noise cancellation without the hassle of wireless connectivity” — ZDNET

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