Typical price: £69
What is it: In-ear headphones with carrying case
What we think: They don't block out noise, but they do provide much more bass than stock earbuds
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 March 2007
Tags: Bose, Bose TriPort In-Ear Headphones, plastic, accessories, France
We like:
Strong bass; good overall detail; not intrusive in your ear canal
We don't like:
Don't block out any noise; fit doesn't feel quite as secure as advertised; silicone tips come off very easily; pick up tonnes of dirt
CNET UK judgement:
The Bose In-Ear Headphones are a hybrid set, falling right between regular earbuds and deep in-ear 'phones. They don't block out noise, but they do provide much more bass than stock earbuds -- almost too much, in fact
Full review:
If you're looking for noise-isolating earbuds, the Bose TriPort In-Ear Headphones (£69) are not for you. Although they have silicone tips that protrude slightly into your ear canal, they are not meant to protect your ears from screaming children on aeroplanes, nor from the drone of the engine. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
December 17, 2007
Posted by: privateryan
"Not that good, really"
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Accessory Reviews
Seagate Replica
Takes all the hassle out of backing up, but some will want more flexibility and storage capacity
Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300
Our favourite ebook reader so far, despite lacking much of the functionality found in competing devices
Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600
Capable, and a good choice for students, but it's more expensive than rivals and the glossy screen is horrible
Amazon Kindle (international version)
Smashing piece of kit, but Amazon's digital bookstore just isn't ready for us to invest over £200 in
on Accessories
Truphone talks turkey with free calls on Thanksgiving
Truphone is offerng free calls to US numbers on Thanksgiving. If you know anyone in the US, this could be the time to call them and tell them how to say 'niche' properly
More:
