Bose - SoundSport Free

Bose soundsport wireless earbuds. The bose 'stayhear' tips are the only earbuds that can stay in my ears for long runs without issue. So of course they're discontinued and increasingly harder to find

Still using my Samsung Galaxy buds2 pro. Not perfect but great earbuds. Sony Xm4s were what I used before but Sony basically nuked them with firmware updates and refused to refund them. They would heat up charging and were hot to touch, lasted maybe 30 minutes before having to charge again. Before that, they were near perfect after getting foam comply tips. My favorite earbuds have been Galaxy buds pro though, almost perfect in everyway if you didn't care much about ANC, not a priority for me ambient sound is. Good battery, sound, comfortable, everything. Pixel buds 1 were just meh, Bose soundsport free were too heavy and uncomfortable but sound great, Bose soundsport wireless were great until I got sick of the wire. Next buds I want to try are one of Sony linkbuds 2 whenever they come out, Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear, or SHOKZ OpenFit Open-Ear. I'd like to try a good open ear earbud/headphones as earbuds seem to really be messing up peoples hearing, mine includes. It's not bad, could just be "age" but 28 so I don't know.

Still using my Samsung Galaxy buds2 pro. Not perfect but great earbuds. Sony Xm4s were what I used before but Sony basically nuked them with firmware updates and refused to refund them. They would heat up charging and were hot to touch, lasted maybe 30 minutes before having to charge again. Before that, they were near perfect after getting foam comply tips. My favorite earbuds have been Galaxy buds pro though, almost perfect in everyway if you didn't care much about ANC, not a priority for me ambient sound is. Good battery, sound, comfortable, everything. Pixel buds 1 were just meh, Bose soundsport free were too heavy and uncomfortable but sound great, Bose soundsport wireless were great until I got sick of the wire. Next buds I want to try are one of Sony linkbuds 2 whenever they come out, Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear, or SHOKZ OpenFit Open-Ear. I'd like to try a good open ear earbud/headphones as earbuds seem to really be messing up peoples hearing, mine includes. It's not bad, could just be "age" but 28 so I don't know.

Bose has not been able to figure out Bluetooth earbuds. I went through 3 pairs of the QC30 earbuds back in 2016 and then had issues with their first true wireless earbuds, the Soundsport Free in 2017. They both had connectivity issues and durability problems. That only continued with the original QC earbuds and were worse with the QC earbuds II. The Ultra have been better, but not nearly as solid of an experience as the JBL Tour Pro 3, Sony WF-1000XM5, AirPods Pro/ Pro 2, or other flagship earbuds.

I agree. I have my QC Ultra headphones and love them. Great ANC, the 3-band EQ is more than enough for me, and they have all day comfort. Even after testing out Sony’s WH-1000XM6, I don’t feel the need to switch to those like I did back with the QC45. Their Bluetooth speakers are even great and pack a punch above their size. The Soundlink Flex 2 has more bass and gets almost as loud as the JBL Charge 6 that’s almost twice as big. I’d even argue that the Ultra Open earbuds are nice. My original pair didn’t have any issues and I picked up a pair of their Lisa colab ones, they’ve still been solid. But in-ear wireless earbuds have been terrible. I remember the old Soundsport wireless with the wire between them, they were awful. The true wireless version of those were also bad as were the QC30. I wanted to like the QC earbuds 1, but hated them and couldn’t use each pair I went through. Same with the QC earbuds II. I haven’t even tried the newer QC earbuds. I have a pair of the QC Ultras, it’s my 5th or 6th pair and they’re still buggy. But I’m waiting until the second gen to exchange them, again, with Bose. I’ve had my QC Ultra headphones for almost 2 years now and haven’t had a single issue, they were a launch pair. But the QC earbuds and other wireless in-ear earbuds? Terrible. I’ve never been a fan of their soundbars, not when Samsung’s bars cost much less and sonically perform similarly or, for Bose’s prices for a complete surround, you can just get Sony’s expensive surround speakers that are stupid easy to setup and have a phenomenal Atmos experience.

Totally agree with your take especially on the earbuds. I’ve had a few Bose products over the years, and through all that, I’ve definitely leaned toward just sticking with their over-ear headphones and older speakers. My first Bose product was the original SoundDock. That little speaker still impresses me to this day amazing sound for its size, and I still use it regularly with my iPods. I also had a pair of QC15s for years before passing them on to my dad, who still uses them today. Rock solid. In 2016, I picked up the Solo 5 soundbar when I upgraded my TV. Back then, TVs were all about thin bezels and looks, completely ignoring sound quality. The Solo 5 worked okay for about 3 years, but then one day it just wouldn’t power on. I followed all the troubleshooting steps from Bose, but it was out of warranty and Bose couldn’t do anything. Total waste of money, honestly. After that, I got a used Sony home theater system that cost less and sounded way better. So I’m with you, Bose soundbars are way overpriced for what they deliver. A few years later, I got back into using iPods daily and wanted a solid portable speaker. I found a Bose SoundDock Portable on eBay, replaced the battery, and man that thing rocks. Easily sounds better than my JBL Charge 5. Even though battery life isn’t amazing by today’s standards, the fact that it’s from 2008 and still holds its own is impressive. The retractable 30-pin dock is also a nice touch, especially when using Bluetooth adapters, it stays out of the way and doesn’t collect dust. As for the SoundLink line, I’ve tried the Color, Revolve, and Mini models. They all sound great for their size, no doubt. But at the price point, I’d probably go with a JBL or Sony instead — similar sound at a lower cost. Now about the earbuds same experience here. I tried the SoundSport Free around 2019 as a replacement for my first-gen AirPods. I had constant connection issues and they weren’t comfortable for my ears at all. Ended up selling them pretty quick and went with AirPods Pro 2, which worked better for me. That said, earlier this year I picked up the Bose QC Ultra headphones after a friend got the QC45s. I hadn’t used Bose over-ears in a while and figured I’d give them another shot. Honestly? I love them. Super comfortable, great sound after tweaking the EQ, and rock-solid connectivity (just make sure to turn off multipoint). I’ve also tested the new Sony XM6, but personally I still think the QC Ultras are the kings of noise cancellation in the over-ear space. Also worth mentioning, I’ve had experience with the Bose CineMate series and the Wave Radios. The CineMate systems sound great and hold up well over time. One of my friends actually inherited a Wave Radio from his grandparents and still uses it daily. It sounds fantastic and still works like a charm. So overall, Bose is a solid brand, especially when it comes to comfort and audio quality. But if someone asked me what to buy from them today, I’d only recommend their over-ear headphones and older speaker systems (used SoundDocks, Wave Radios, etc.). Everything else feels like a gamble or just too overpriced for what you get.

OP look for Bose SoundSport ear buds. They're not ear hook style but they have an inner ear hook that works really well, I can jog with them and they don't fall out.

I still use my true wireless Sound sport buds from 2018 lol

My most comfortable headphones are shokz but they make my ears stick out so I don't wear them often running 🙃 mostly just around the house. My faves to run are my bose sports, they never fall out ever and I can wear them under ear warmers in the winter. I wear one and tuck the other in my pocket or bra. 

I upgraded from Bose Soundsports to the Ultra Open (bone conducting) when my Sports died. I wish they were a hair louder, but otherwise very pleased.

I love the Bose sound sports but they have stopped selling them. I’ve had 3 pairs and I got my 3rd pair second hand from cex. Might even buy another pair if they are knocking around in case I put this set in the washing machine as well. I like them for the wire that sits on my neck so I can knock a bud out if needs be. The totally wireless ones I find annoying that if I want to remove one I then have to hold it

Bose soundsport for me but I’m in the minority here

Right, my advice was based on which sub it was in ;) Had no issues with my Bose SoundSport for years (except not being able to hear anything - only used one ear on trails)

I love Bose Soundsports, but they don’t make them anymore :-(

The quiet comfort ii’s are the best earbuds I’ve ever used! They stay in so well, quality is top tier, and the battery lasts sooo long. Before these I had the sound sports and loved them too, I’ve tried a handful of non-Bose earbuds and none of them come close imo, I always end up splurging on them because it’s honestly just worth it

Bose Soundsport. Mine have lasted for years. Incredible sound, stays put, keeps its charge for a long time.

I like my Bose sound sports.

I had the Bose soundsports. They were the best sounding earbuds I've ever had & you could fast forward & rewind with them instead of only being able to skip. The batteries only lasted just over a year though.

I don’t know if they still make them but Ive been running with bose soundsport for about 3 years and they fit pretty well. My only complaint is that theyre pretty hefty but idc as long as they don’t fall out

I’ve had a pair of Bose SoundSports for about 5 years and love them. I use them for 5/6 hours per week, and though the battery only holds a charge for about two hours now, they still sound great. Battery held up fantastically for about the first three years.

I use Bose Sound Sport which have flexible plastic ear clips/hooks to keep them in my ear. They have about 75 feet of connection and never have had an issue of them falling out doing box jumps, burpees, or dubs - high impact bouncing. They're not cheap but I've had them for over four years and still love them.

No thanks I still use my sounds sports cuz there the only ones that stay in my ear

Apple AirPods for when at the desk and need to take calls. Super comfy and amazing sound for both. And Bose SoundSport for home when doing chores or working out or taking dogs for walk (also calls are excellent). They have wire between the two ear buds that makes it easy to pop one bud out to hear ambient noise or talk to someone and NOT lose the bud by putting it in pocket or on a counter.

i too am on the soundsports hahah going on maybe 4 years as well. I've been prowling threads to see anything in that low 100s price range to replace them because the battery doesn't last as long as it used to. do you have any earbud recs?

What’s crazy is I’ve been using Bose soundsports for 4 years straight at the gym and have no issues lol. My QCs, both in and over ear, same, no issues. The only reason I’m moving away from them is their lack of aptx lossless. Otherwise I haven’t experienced those issues. I used to work for the company and when they shut our store down, we knew the quality was dropping. It’s not the same Bose as it was 20 years ago

I do wish airpods had little wings to tuck into the ear for security, it’s the one thing that holds me back from them as otherwise they make sense. Been rocking Bose Soundsport wireless for the past 4 or so years, love the secure fit

I LOVED the Bose sound sport and I'm so disappointed they stopped making them. The Bose sport buds that replaced them are just not the same. The so not stay in my ears properly and they are always falling out.

I’ve had the Bose sports, aftershokz, and Jabra. My favorite is just the AirPod Pros.