Bud king winces-less
Bose’s new in-ears promise regal tones on the move … plus ultimate protection from the harsh sounds of reality
£250 / stuff.tv/QCE
■ Without being rude, the QC Earbuds resemble a boiled sweet attached to a tadpole. With a matt plastic finish and subtle accents, they’re not unattractive and don’t feel particularly heavy , but there’s no denying the bulk.
■ Wingtips lock into your ear for a cosy fit, lending itself to passive noise-killing before you get to the tech-aided part. There are no buttons, just touch-sensitive controls: double-tap the right to play/pause or long-press to wake a voice assistant; double-tap the left to cycle between ANC levels.