Customer Reviews for Bose - Refurbished Excellent - x Kendra Scott Ultra Open Earbuds - Mother of Pearl
Customer Rating
5
Great sound!
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: Stu
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
Incredible sound in such a small package. Frankly amazing. I would, though note, I would not trust wearing these anywhere other than when I'm at rest in a safe place, as these can fall off pretty easily, and I'd hate to lose them. In particular, I use them for sleep. And, the charge lasts 7 to 7 1/2 hours. I thought I'd use them for business phone calls, but I'm told that the sound of my voice on the other end is not good. That's OK. I have very good Bose alternatives for that. The older open ear buds that I have still work very well for phone use.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are precisely how they are described. It is a stunning device where it is not inside your ears but hears everything clearly, and you can listen to your surroundings. The only downfall I wish for is that sometimes you do not want to listen to your surroundings to focus on your music. Ultimately, it is a great device.
I love these earbuds! While I have other Bose products that I use when I'm trying to block out sound and focus, I really like using these for most other activities during the day. I usually have trouble with other earbuds falling out of my ears or being uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time since my ears are on the small side. I haven't had any of those issues with this product. These earbuds are really comfortable since you can move them to adjust to different parts of your ear if needed. I do think it is important to note that they may be uncomfortable to wear with piercings if you have a lot on the middle section of your ear, but I don't after figuring out the right placement over a few wears. I think this product is perfect for working out or walking around. I'm able to hear important noises like cars or other people at a normal volume while fully listening to my music. I was surprised how easily it is to hear both so clearly! I move around a lot while exercising and I have never had them fall off of my ears which is really great.
The sound quality is great like the other Bose products that I have had. I had fun playing with the immersive audio settings on these earbuds with certain songs. I think it suits some songs really well and makes listening to them even more interesting.
I have found that the earbuds stay charged for a long time and I don't need to recharge them often. I forget to charge anything other than my phone pretty often so its super important to me to have devices with good battery life and these definitely fit the bill. I was worried about others being able to hear the sound from the earbuds, but I have found that they are surprisingly quiet and only faint noises can be heard if they are turned up super high, much higher than I listen to my music.
I would definitely recommend these earbuds and I have been using them daily since I got them!
I absolutely love my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, they're pretty much the only thing that could've made me upgrade from my Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. They stay in/on my ears, and they're so comfortable that I honestly forget I'm wearing them, which is just this side of miraculous because I have really tiny ears and even the smallest size earbuds end up being painful and/or annoying after just a few minutes. And the sound is, of course, amazing. I already own three pairs to ensure that I always have a pair at hand. That's how much I love them!
Almost perfect. Fit/security: 10 out of 10 All day comfort: 10 out of 10 Sound: 10 out of 10 Style: 10 out of 10
But the one most frustrating thing about these earbuds is the microphone. I have to use my phone anytime I have a call because the bud's microphone is beyond terrible. It feels foolish to have my phone to my ear with earbuds in, but they are completely useless for audio. Truly unfortunate because other than that these are perfect. I hope they fix it in future generations. I almost sent them back.
Response from bose.comBy Customer Care, March 5, 2024
Hi Seven. Thank you for your post. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the fit, sound, comfort, and style of the earbuds. Sorry to hear about the microphone during calls. You can try some steps here to help. https://bose.life/431eULD. If you need further assistance, please get in touch with us here, https://bose.life/3BgUIIU. We will be happy to help. Marvin - Customer Support
Ultra Open Earbuds are the best on the market. I have had and have a countless number of Bose products and I can only say this…they did it again. If you’re looking for comfort, style and a good look, with that same sound quality that Bose knows so well, this is it. I now have to buy a second pair; my wife won’t give them back. Great job Bose😅
CONCEPT IS GOOD BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO INCREASE THE VOLUME TO HIGH TO GET THE BOSE SOUND, I REALLY WISH THE EARPIECE WAS CLOSER TO THE EAR CHANNEL, THIS COMING FROM SOMEONE THAT OWNS MOSTLY ALL THE CORDLESS HEADPHONES THAT BOSE HAS TO OFFER, THIS NEW SET OF EARBUDS DID NOT MEET MY BOSE EXPECTIONS TO THE GREAT SOUNDS THAT BOSE IS KNOWN FOR.
Response from bose.comBy Global Customer Service, March 4, 2024
Thanks for your review. I'm happy to hear that you like the concept of the Ultra Open Earbuds. The earbuds can take a little getting used to, courtesy of the open-ear design, however we're sure you'll soon enjoy the Bose Immersive Audio, and you may even forget you're wearing the earbuds after a while.
As for any volume issues, please contact your local support team, so we can take a look at these: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US
I bought these Earbuds apprx 1 month ago but I'm not exactly happy about the 1 size fits all - the design idea is good but people have different sized ears, lobes - Long story short these Earbuds don't fit the way that they are supposed to which takes away from the sound quality and people can hardly hear me when I answer calls with them.
Response from bose.comBy Global Customer Service, March 4, 2024
Hello,
Thanks for leaving your feedback regarding the Ultra Open Earbuds.
If you're having difficulties with the fit, please check the earbud fit using a mirror. If they don’t feel comfortable or secure, slide them up or down slightly to find the best position for you. This positioning will also ensure you get the best optimization for phone calls.
Additionally, firmware update 4.0.22 was released to bring enhancements to your far-end call performance, via improved voice pickup. Try installing this update (or later) via the Bose app, and see if the issue improves.
For any further assistance, we're here to help. Head to https://bose.life/3ET4mCs to get in touch.