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Review on Wireless headphones Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, soapstone by Ada Kawala ᠌

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Being of the "audiophile caste," I also listened with a variety of full-size headphones in addition to TVS. For an audiophile, using an equalization is the ultimate sin. On the other hand, if a pair of headphones needs it, I think it's fine to make a minor (!) adjustment to the way they sound. Whole mode equalization, or adjusting the equalizer such that all frequencies are balanced, is something I strongly disagree with. The instruments' tones lose their nuance, and the whole thing sounds flat and tragic. It's fine to clean up the bass a little and the treble even less. Even for Bose, this is true. If you want to use the headphones for listening to modern music from the 1950s and later, as well as classical music, you may need to make some minor adjustments to the equalization. If using a 5-band equalization on an Android device, reduce the volume by 4 dB at 60 Hz, 1 dB at 230 Hz, and 1 dB at 14 kHz. And down below is where you'll find the best possible audio quality. There isn't a single active frequency response here. There are a plethora of additional facets to sound as well. I have no qualms about using this word, because Bose has the best of everything! It is remarkable how quickly sound levels can increase and decrease with no lingering resonant phenomena. Do you require deep, tight bass that can move quickly? It's all laid out for you now. Like listening to more complex music? The vocals are recorded perfectly, sounding rich and not at all recessed. If you turn on the piano solo or the violin part in the orchestra, you'll hear how well the original timbres of the instruments have been preserved and will exclaim, "believe!" like a Hollywood director. Bose will respond with "you are welcome" if you want to take gadgets into space with you. What do you think of HD jazz recordings? Excuse me, sir. Rock? Post-rock? They thrive in this environment, and rock may be their preferred medium (after the classics). I made an effort to hear past at least some of the gaps and flaws. I, however, was unable to; kudos, Bose! The previous top tws class leader has been dethroned by this model.

Pros
  • The most incredible sound in the world (started with cheap edifire, then senkh 2 tvs, then anchor liberty pro 2). Classical music is notoriously challenging for acoustic systems, but Bose has created the ideal headphones for listening to this genre. The classical European tradition of developing procedures for performing musical works followed this route. Unfortunately, this does not work for every problem (it is enough to read the article about frequency response on dx). They mean exactly this when they call the headphones "audiophile." The frequency response will be nearly linear if you take this route, but that won't necessarily translate to a lifeless listening experience. In contrast, the so-called V-shaped sound, in which the lows are somewhat boosted but the highs do not go into ultra-sound, is ironically the greatest for classics. The problem is that the average modern listener does not prefer classical music, but rather listens to alternative genres that, being more contemporary, feature a greater emphasis on bass and treble. It turns out that the bass and treble are busted because we listen to V-shaped music, which is layered on the V-shaped nature of the headphones themselves. Are headphones a sin? Hardly. These sets are not intended for the casual viewer.
Cons
  • The only question, perhaps, is related to the setting. Unlike in many tws, this one can be heard well, albeit there are certain pieces in which the instruments are not arranged to our liking or as they are heard using standard headphones. Due to the compact design, this minor flaw can be overlooked. Saxophones are weak and ineffectual because they lack body. The best quality sound is achieved at the maximum volume level, which is tolerable but not always pleasant (if you protect your hearing). If you turn down the level, you can only record a smaller range of amplitudes.