Anyone try the new Bose TriPort Earbuds?

[GTaudiophile]

I am seeing ads for them everywhere.

INFO

Anyone try them yet? Are they just earbuds or something special?

They cost $99.

 

[50cent1228]

ya they have excellent sound quality but they increase your chances of getting deaf by like 30%

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
ya they have excellent sound quality but they increase your chances of getting deaf by like 30%

How's that? They are louder?

 

[buzzsaw13]

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
ya they have excellent sound quality but they increase your chances of getting deaf by like 30%

Theres something called the volume button.

 

[yosuke188]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
ya they have excellent sound quality but they increase your chances of getting deaf by like 30%

How's that? They are louder?

My gut feeling tells me he just pulled that out of his ass.

I'm sure there are people asking the same question at head-fi.org. Might want to look there.

 

[imported_bum]

Yikes, do some research before you buy. I don't wanna start a Bose crapping thread, so I suggest you look up "canal phones" and "IEMs" (In Ear Monitors) at head-fi.org.

Oh, and to answer one of your questions, they aren't just earbuds. You insert a rubber/foam tip into your ear canal for better fit, isolation, and sound quality. There are plenty of other IEMs out there to consider, however.

edit: Also, using IEMs as opposed to normal earbuds can actually reduce damage to your ears. IEMs isolate a greater amount of outside noises (from a noisy bus ride, etc.) so you are less likely to increase volume to dangerous levels to compensate.

 

[jpeyton]

I would rather murder my first born than buy Bose anything.

Get some Etys, UEs, Shures, even the rebadged Altec Lansings or some Sony canalphones.

 

[Gibson486]

I have them. They sound pretty good. Everyone has there pick for the type of headphones they like. Any one who trashes it without trying it makes no sense. Just try the Bose ones. There is a 30 day no question trial on them.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
I have them. They sound pretty good. Everyone has there pick for the type of headphones they like. Any one who trashes it without trying it makes no sense. Just try the Bose ones. There is a 30 day no question trial on them.

I agree that people shouldn't necessarily trash them just because its Bose, but one look and you can tell that it reeks of the modern day marketing Bose. The whole point of IEMs is to seal your ears from outside sound, so what does Bose do? They stick a big hole in them defeating the purpose. Of course they spin this to sound like its some groundbreaking new sound technology. I'm a bit surprised that they didn't just go with a single hole now and then a year or so later come out with the "triport" version claiming that 3 holes must be better than one.

Based on this, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess that you could probably get as good of quality (both craftsmanship and sound) from something costing half as much.

 

[50cent1228]

no i actually saw that in an article a while back...if i still had the link i would post it....it was also comparing the ipod in ear earphones

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: Gibson486
I have them. They sound pretty good. Everyone has there pick for the type of headphones they like. Any one who trashes it without trying it makes no sense. Just try the Bose ones. There is a 30 day no question trial on them.

I agree that people shouldn't necessarily trash them just because its Bose, but one look and you can tell that it reeks of the modern day marketing Bose. The whole point of IEMs is to seal your ears from outside sound, so what does Bose do? They stick a big hole in them defeating the purpose. Of course they spin this to sound like its some groundbreaking new sound technology. I'm a bit surprised that they didn't just go with a single hole now and then a year or so later come out with the "triport" version claiming that 3 holes must be better than one.

Based on this, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess that you could probably get as good of quality (both craftsmanship and sound) from something costing half as much.

those holes are there for a reason (sorry, can't tell, i wanna keep my job). Not all in ear IEMs provide passive blocking.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: Gibson486
I have them. They sound pretty good. Everyone has there pick for the type of headphones they like. Any one who trashes it without trying it makes no sense. Just try the Bose ones. There is a 30 day no question trial on them.

I agree that people shouldn't necessarily trash them just because its Bose, but one look and you can tell that it reeks of the modern day marketing Bose. The whole point of IEMs is to seal your ears from outside sound, so what does Bose do? They stick a big hole in them defeating the purpose. Of course they spin this to sound like its some groundbreaking new sound technology. I'm a bit surprised that they didn't just go with a single hole now and then a year or so later come out with the "triport" version claiming that 3 holes must be better than one.

Based on this, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess that you could probably get as good of quality (both craftsmanship and sound) from something costing half as much.

those holes are there for a reason (sorry, can't tell, i wanna keep my job). Not all in ear IEMs provide passive blocking.

Its a big secret, eh?

This exclusive technology enables these headphones to provide greater low-frequency output than most conventional earbuds

That was tough to figure out.

Their only use for going into your ears like they do is so they don't fall out, they'll still suffer from the same problems that plague earbuds, and thus they will damage your ears much quicker than real IEMs or headphones.

Also your "in ear IEMs" is redundant. You are correct that not all provide passive blocking, some try to use active blocking (which is worse since its trying to block it out by making sound).

I have a question for ya? Happen to work for Bose? Your response kinda makes me wonder, in which case, no offense, but your opinion is obviously biased.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: Gibson486
I have them. They sound pretty good. Everyone has there pick for the type of headphones they like. Any one who trashes it without trying it makes no sense. Just try the Bose ones. There is a 30 day no question trial on them.

I agree that people shouldn't necessarily trash them just because its Bose, but one look and you can tell that it reeks of the modern day marketing Bose. The whole point of IEMs is to seal your ears from outside sound, so what does Bose do? They stick a big hole in them defeating the purpose. Of course they spin this to sound like its some groundbreaking new sound technology. I'm a bit surprised that they didn't just go with a single hole now and then a year or so later come out with the "triport" version claiming that 3 holes must be better than one.

Based on this, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess that you could probably get as good of quality (both craftsmanship and sound) from something costing half as much.

those holes are there for a reason (sorry, can't tell, i wanna keep my job). Not all in ear IEMs provide passive blocking.

Its a big secret, eh?

This exclusive technology enables these headphones to provide greater low-frequency output than most conventional earbuds

That was tough to figure out.

Their only use for going into your ears like they do is so they don't fall out, they'll still suffer from the same problems that plague earbuds, and thus they will damage your ears much quicker than real IEMs or headphones.

Also your "in ear IEMs" is redundant. You are correct that not all provide passive blocking, some try to use active blocking (which is worse since its trying to block it out by making sound).

I have a question for ya? Happen to work for Bose? Your response kinda makes me wonder, in which case, no offense, but your opinion is obviously biased.

Yes, that really tells you what the big hole is for :roll:, just like etymotic tells you why the er6i has 3 ridges on there headphone instead of 2 (no, it is not only to improve passive blocking). face it, everyones opinion is biased. Just like jpeyton's opinion on Bose.

 

[aceO07]

Is it just me or are more companies coming out their expensive earbuds?

I've had the Shure E3c since last year and I've only seen a couple of people with them and a few more with the E2C during the time and a couple of etymotics.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: aceO07
Is it just me or are more companies coming out their expensive earbuds?

I've had the Shure E3c since last year and I've only seen a couple of people with them and a few more with the E2C during the time and a couple of etymotics.

Yes, it wasn;t until recdntly that people saw that there was actually a big market for them. Before, people just used stuff that came with cd players, however, the ipods came with earbuds and everyone is flocking for them now.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Yes, that really tells you what the big hole is for :roll:, just like etymotic tells you why the er6i has 3 ridges on there headphone instead of 2 (no, it is not only to improve passive blocking). face it, everyones opinion is biased. Just like jpeyton's opinion on Bose.

They're just holes, its not like its some amazing magic thing they're doing. But no doubt you'll be able to tell me how its some huge trade secret that if anyone else knew would cause Bose to go bankrupt and that it makes them the best sounding audio playback equipment....ever. Ah, I see what it is. If you click on their little link that gives more information, the holes are so they weigh less. "Brilliant!" Oh, and lets not forget that it also allows them to "deliver the full, balanced low notes of your music" that Bose is so well known for.

The fact is, someone working for a company (and apparently has a hand in its R&D and product development) is going to be more biased than the average joe.

Am I biased? Absolutely. The thing is, its against companies that sell subpar for their price products, that spend money marketing their products instead of actually putting that money towards making them good products. I would love if Bose actually started making good products, but call me cynical, I doubt they have here. Do I go out of my way to do a smear campaign against Bose? No, but I do recommend people look elsewhere based on my own and others personal experiences with them.