Bose SoundSport in-Ear Headphones for Apple Devices – Neon Blue, Sweat-Resistant, Inline Mic/Remote (Renewed)

I was getting rather tired of my few pairs of cheap earbuds having used them daily and not really getting a great quality sound in return, so I decided to take the plunge on a premium pair and chose the Bose SoundSport. Being a runner and highly active I used my earbuds mostly while exercising or at the gym so I wanted to stay with a smaller compact earbud style as opposed to something clunky. My main concerns were: - "Open" earbuds that stay hanging on your ears likely lose a lot of quality with sound escaping the ear canal - "Closed" earbuds that use some sort of silicon seal have a very strong occlusion effect that ruins the listening experience with the sound of your own breathe and footstep thuds... ugh - Also these closed style earbuds block out ambient noise which could be dangerous while running, riding a bike, etc. - The sealed earbuds are sometime prone to popping out of your ear with any slight tug on the cord I settled on this Bose pair because they were one of the few options that seemingly solved all of those issues. I've used these for a year now and I am extremely satisfied with them. The sound quality is excellent, I have never had an issue with them falling out, the fit is perfect (they come with 3 different sized tips), they are easy to put in and take out, and the control bar on the cord is SUPER useful. These have solved all of those issues and are a nice looking pair of headphones as well with some subtle but helpful bonus features such as the adjustable clothing clip, carrying case, and extension cord. Some other reviewers have mentioned problems with the audio jack. I do wish Bose had designed the plug with an angled jack instead of a straight jack because if you keep this in your pocket I could see how it might get worn out from all the friction. All I can say is use the carrying case and take decent care of the headphones and you should have minimal issues. Great headphones otherwise and I highly recommend them.

I recently purchased the Bose QC20i's (noise canceling version) for travel and was so impressed, I thought it was time to upgrade my workout listening experience. The QC20's are not optimized for working out (read: sweating all over them) so figured I would give these a shot. They are fantastic and sound even better. The sound quality is actually a little more crisp with deeper bass compared to the QC20's. I did a side-by-side comparison with the two earphones and I would say that the SoundSport edged out the more expensive QC20's in terms of overall sound quality. That said, they don't offer noise canceling and for that reason will probably only use these in the gym (which is what I got them for after all). No knock against the QC20's - those are absolutely amazing earphones. These are comfortable, stay in great under a variety of conditions and the sound is top notch. Highly recommend for working out or if you just want a great set of headphones. The inline mic and controls seem to work great, as advertised. The little controls are higher up on the wire than you would typically find on other headphones (including the QC20's). It's above the split in the lines on the right side I believe. This works out really well if you keep the cord inside of your shirt when working out, as the controls still remain available without having to dig for them. Very pleased with these earphones!

I've tried many varieties of earphones but Imost don't fit me all that well, and most don't stay in place after 5 minutes of exercise. I have tried triple flanges, foam inserts of all shapes, and over the ear loops but I've never made it through an entire run without having to readjust at least a few times. The Bose SoundSports are the first pair that fit so well that I can barely feel them. They were perfectly comfortable and extremely stable in my ears. I ran 5 miles and got very sweaty and there was no movement or slippage at all. They come with three sizes and the soft silicone inserts. They hold the earphones solidly in place without exerting pressure. I could't even shake them loose when I tried. I had previously used Shure SE215s and the sound was richer and they had better base, but the SE215s are sound isolating and these Bose are not. For running I actually prefer to have a little ambient sound get through for safety, and the sound quality of the BOSE is still excellent. If you like heavy base you might be a little disappointed. The cable is sturdy and there is a straight jack so it should fit through most phone cases. The volume and mic controls are light but sturdy feeling. They also come with a small alligator clip to keep the cord from tugging, which is nice. I just got them so I can't comment on durability, but so far they are the best running phones I've had.

I like this because I can work out with it and dont have to worry about sweat damaging it. The buds dont have a snug fit to them, and allow for some space, but maybe that is how they're designed. They've never come out of my ears. The sound is great. The remote works well, so I can skip, pause, rewind to a different track or radio station. I use these with an iPod, not an iPhone. I also use them with my android phone just for talking, and have no problem with that as well. I do recommend this product.

My previous Bose ie2 earbuds lasted 3 years under everyday use and fairly frequent abuse, like wearing them while sweating in the full sun mowing the lawn (under hearing protection) and weedwacking. At last the wire coating leading to the earbuds began to disintegrate. I had come to rely on them so much that I had to replace them immediately, and I sprung for the slight upgrade to the SoundSport model. I'm glad I did, for several reasons. First, these are clearly designed to be used a bit more aggressively, as I had been using them. Second, and I did not realize this until I received them, this comes with a 21" extension cable. I can now plug these into my computer tower that sits on the floor and listen to audio without having to lean over. There's a convenient mesh pouch inside the earbud case that I put the extension cable into, so I don't have to untangle the earbuds if I don't want the extension. The case also includes a carabiner, which is handy for attaching to a belt loop rather than putting it in a pocket. As usual, Bose thinks of just about everything. Finally, the audio controls for my iPod Classic are quite convenient. While riding to work, I can leave the "hold" button on, play and pause my music from the controls by the right earbud, and be assured after I unplug the earbuds that I won't accidentally hit "play" and drain the iPod battery. (Not that that's, um, happened before.) The sound quality is a slight but noticeable upgrade from the ie2 as well, particularly in stereo isolation. I'm still discovering nuances in music I've listened to for years. Great product, highly recommended.

Despite the famous and powerful sound these headphone give, they disappointed me really badly. First of all, out of the box, the headphones inline remote didn't work and sometimes it would just skip songs randomly. This happened in all of my apple devices: iphone, iMac and iPad. Secondly, and the worst part, the left headphone started buzzing really quietly and weirdly. Slowly the sound grew and it became worse. It was an electronic mal function noise. I paid 150$ for some running headphones, hopping I was going to get the best and honestly, I got the worse. Not even my 15$ headphones ruined this fast and I do 10km runs everyday. In really disappointed with Bose. I really wanted to love this headphones but all of these problems prevented me from doing it.

I never review products. Ever. But I feel I would be remiss in failing to review this one. I have looked for years—years, I tell you—for a decent set of athletic headphones. I had begun to think that it was simply asking too much to wish for decent audio coupled with a comfortable, snug fit. Yes, these are way more expensive than anyone wants to spend on headphones ($150 when I bought them), but then again I've probably spent twice that over the years going through other models that truly sucked. I've had these for about seven months now and I can say that they are phenomenal in every way. AUDIO: I'm no audiophile, so I can't articulately describe the mid-range db's interaction with the low-end aural spectrum blah, blah, blah. All I can say is that everything sounds great through these. FIT: I barely know they're in my ears and they don't fall out. I also know that BOSE has a more-or-less "no questions asked" policy on returns and exchanges—or at least they did years ago when I had to replace my noice canceling headphones several times over a period of like five years. So while I worry about losing these, I don't really worry about breaking them. Hands down the best headphones I've ever owned and one of my most worthwhile purchases in years.

I am quite disappointed in this product. While the sound quality is great and the headphones actually stay in my ear while running, I have encountered major issues with the headphones. I have used the headphones during approximately five of my training runs with my 4th generation ipod shuffle. My runs usually last anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on the distance. During the first run (about 60 min), I had zero problems. However on my second run, which lasted a little over 3 hours, I started to experience problems with the headphones. At first, it was simply that the control buttons stopped functioning; I could no longer change the volume or music track with the in-line control. This occurred about one hour into the run. About 30 minutes later, the volume of my music started changing randomly. I was not pressing any buttons but the volume would make large swings between high and low levels. This occurred a number of times over the last 90 minutes of my run. I spoke with a Bose rep and they suggested it could be a communication issue with my ipod and I should try resetting it. I did so, but on my next run the same thing occurred. After about 60 minutes, I once again lost function with the in-line controls. This happened again the next time I ran. The final straw is that I am now hearing static over the left ear bud when no music is playing. I may deal with these issues on a pair of $10-20 headphones, but this is very disappointing from a pair of $150 headphones. I am contacting Bose to have a replacement pair sent.