![]() Now, I do tend to listen more quietly than some people, but it’s still nice to get more out of the battery than the company claims. I found that I easily got more than six hours of playtime every session-often getting seven hours or more. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Microphone Sample: Indoors Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Microphone Sample: Outdoors Battery and Charging Case: Stuck in the Past Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek I haven’t had the chance to try them in a strong wind, but they performed impressively in the conditions I did test them. The built-in microphones (four per earbud) capture your voice fairly well and do a solid job of blocking moderate wind noise. These also feature ActiveSense, which keeps sudden loud noises from potentially damaging your hearing. Apple still has the advantage here, as the Aware mode sounds unnatural at times, but it’s nice to see that Bose has gotten so close. The Aware mode, which is Bose’s answer to Apple’s Transparency mode, gets closer than most to working as well as the AirPods Pro. Bose has said that the noise cancellation here is aimed at midrange to high frequencies, where most annoying frequencies live, and it’s very effective. ![]() This was without anything playing on either set of earbuds. With noise cancellation enabled, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 nearly muted a loud TV, while it remained audible with the AirPods Pro. Comparing the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 to the second-generation AirPods Pro, the AirPods perform admirably, but simply can’t keep up with the noise cancellation of the second-gen Bose earbuds. ![]() I may not have even heard better noise cancellation in over-ear headphones. I simply haven’t heard better noise cancellation in earbuds. As is often the case with Bose, there’s a slight “airbrushing” of the sound, but it’s not nearly as noticeable as in past models. ![]() The dry, 70s-style drums sound suitably big as well. One of the first songs I listened to on the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 was Kurt Vile’s “ KV Crimes.” Even though Vile’s voice is drenched in echo, it sounds like he’s singing right into the earbuds. While both of those have a more complex setup that involves taking photos of your ears, Bose’s approach is simpler, and if the sound is anything to go by, it’s just as effective. When you place the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 in your ears, you’ll hear that sound, but now it’s actually going to good use thanks to Bose CustomTune.Ĭompanies like Apple and Sony offer personalized audio with the second-gen AirPods Pro and the Sony WH-1000XM5. If you’ve used Bose earbuds or headphones before, you’re probably familiar with the signature sound that plays every time you put them on. Sound Quality: Tailored to Your Ears Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek For years, the company didn’t put EQ into any of its products, so it’s nice to see here. I use these filters in practically every ST issue – can you tell where? If only everything in life was this easy.In an uncharacteristic move, Bose actually integrated a three-band equalizer into the app. You can even add a sunny sky to any sign photo in your portfolio with the click of a button. From comps to vehicle wraps and everything in between, if you create digital graphics, tools like these are a necessity. So, no matter how you work, these filters will work with your files.įrom a purely sign-design standpoint, the ability to mimic clouds, wood, chrome, fire, smoke and artistic-style variations offers endless potential. Ultimately, these filters present more variations than most designers would ever use.Īll of the filters support RGB, CMYK and grayscale modes, and can work with 8- and 16-bit files. Don’t worry though each filter also includes multiple presets that produce instant results. The nearly unlimited variation achievable for almost every effect separates these plug-in filters from other products. Snap Art, which quickly replicates various artistic media, including color pencil, oil paint, pencil sketch and watercolor.Xenofex 2, which gives you Photoshop filters, including mosaic, clouds and flag, that help designers recreate otherwise complex effects.Eye Candy 5: Textures, which produces brick, stone, wood and even fur in almost endless variations.
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