Anyone own a pair of Bose Triports? - The Orange Mane

Bob's your Information Minister · 05-01-2009, 06:33 PM

So the other day at Best Buy I was getting a hard drive, and I'm noodling around the place and see these cool-looking Bose headphones. I tried them on and not only did they sound great but they were the most COMFORTABLE headphones I've ever worn. I was blown away.

The only catch was the price - $139.99. I've found them cheaper online and might get a pair but I'm considering reviews. I've read a few that say they are overrated. I know Bose makes good stuff, but are they worth that much? Anyone here got a pair?

broncosteven · 05-01-2009, 06:35 PM

I have sony mdr-7509hd that I love and recommend.

SureShot · 05-01-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

I have sony mdr-7509hd that I love and recommend.

WWGW?

Man-Goblin · 05-01-2009, 06:57 PM

I've been long in search of some great ear buds myself. I'm interested to see what people come up with here.

PaintballCLE · 05-01-2009, 07:04 PM

GET THESE! they are better, and about half the price. Sennheiser blows bose out of the water on earbuds.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=502737

but if you were willing to spend the 139, get the sennheiser ones for 139, you will be AMAZED!

Punisher · 05-01-2009, 07:06 PM

The best headphone to get are Beats by Dr dre Headphones

They cost alot but they're the best HeadPhones on the Market
The Cheapest Price on ebay is 152$

Heres Lebron wearing them on a NBA Commercial

broncosteven · 05-01-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SureShot

WWGW?

I am pretty sure Gene used Plantronics headsets during Apollo, I know the astronauts used them during Apollo, not 100% about MOCR.

baja · 05-01-2009, 07:07 PM

I have then I love them

I also have the Bose noise canceling ear phones (around $350.00 I think) The Triports are better.

Pony Boy · 05-01-2009, 07:10 PM

I bought a pair of DENON AH-D1001 (New in Sealed Box) on Ebay for a little under 100 bucks. I love them, check the online reviews.

Bob's your Information Minister · 05-01-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by I bleed orange and blue

GET THESE! they are better, and about half the price. Sennheiser blows bose out of the water on earbuds.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=502737

but if you were willing to spend the 139, get the sennheiser ones for 139, you will be AMAZED!

I hate earbuds. I've always preferred over-the-ear headphones.

broncosteven · 05-01-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

I hate earbuds. I've always preferred over-the-ear headphones.

Open or closed?

TDmvp · 05-01-2009, 07:31 PM

anything by Shure or Sennheiser will be better then the Bose.

Bob's your Information Minister · 05-01-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TDmvp

anything by Shure or Sennheiser will be better then the Bose.

You think so? Right now I have a pair of Sennheiser HD497's...they aren't nearly as comfortable as the Bose I tried on the other day. Sound quality may be slightly inferior, too.

Bob's your Information Minister · 05-01-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Open or closed?

Doesn't really matter. As long as my ears feel like they're wrapped inside something, I'm happy. Probably closed, though.

zdoor · 05-01-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

So the other day at Best Buy I was getting a hard drive, and I'm noodling around the place and see these cool-looking Bose headphones. I tried them on and not only did they sound great but they were the most COMFORTABLE headphones I've ever worn. I was blown away.

The only catch was the price - $139.99. I've found them cheaper online and might get a pair but I'm considering reviews. I've read a few that say they are overrated. I know Bose makes good stuff, but are they worth that much? Anyone here got a pair?

I have a pair that are about 1.5 years old and really like them....

Bob's your Information Minister · 05-01-2009, 07:55 PM

Have the cushions deteriorated at all?

baja · 05-01-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Have the cushions deteriorated at all?

Mine are about 4 years old and yes the cushions are flattening out.

Rohirrim · 05-01-2009, 08:23 PM

Bose makes crap but has a great marketing budget.

maher_tyler · 05-01-2009, 09:18 PM

Bose is great if you have the money...$1,000 for a couple of speakers and $139 for a pair of head phones is just to expensive for my taste..but if i had the money..hell yea!!

PaintballCLE · 05-01-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

I hate earbuds. I've always preferred over-the-ear headphones.

I hate earbuds too, although i like the IN the ear ones..........but even still sennheiser over the ear ones are way better than bose. Bose to me has WAY too much bass..........the sennheisers have the perfect balance. Shure would be my second choice.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...ransid=newHD-1

Popps · 05-01-2009, 09:39 PM

You won't find any Bose gear in any pro settings. (Studios/post-sound, etc.)
Not saying they don't sound good in some cases, but they're consumer products. Meaning... the color the sound heavily. Most consumer products drastically change the sonic make-up of the audio. (Even some pro gear.)

Depends what you want. If you want accuracy, look into the higher end Sony or Sennheiser models. If you just want something with giant bass and a hyped-up high end EQ curve, take your pick. Plenty out there.

The somewhat ironic thing about spending $300 on a pair of consumer headphones is that people usually do it to listen to MP3's. MP3's are trash. They're fine for jogging or just trying to fit a lot of music on a player, but the quality is ****. Listening to them on $300 headphones is somewhat counterintuitive.

My advice would be to get one of the Sony higher end models (I believe it's the AC line).... and try to find them with as flat of an eq curve as possible. Then, bring all of your music into your iPod in full rez. At least you're listening to the music the way the artists intended it to be listened to.... or close.

Dukes · 05-01-2009, 09:40 PM

If you do a lot of air travel noise canceling are excellent.

BroncoBuff · 05-01-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Bose makes crap but has a great marketing budget.

And they're notorious for permitting no discounts from MSR prices.

BroncoBuff · 05-01-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I bleed orange and blue

GET THESE! they are better, and about half the price. Sennheiser blows bose out of the water on earbuds.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=502737

but if you were willing to spend the 139, get the sennheiser ones for 139, you will be AMAZED!

Found 'em for $54: http://www.keenzo.com/showproduct.as...3701412&ref=GB

cutthemdown · 05-01-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

So the other day at Best Buy I was getting a hard drive, and I'm noodling around the place and see these cool-looking Bose headphones. I tried them on and not only did they sound great but they were the most COMFORTABLE headphones I've ever worn. I was blown away.

The only catch was the price - $139.99. I've found them cheaper online and might get a pair but I'm considering reviews. I've read a few that say they are overrated. I know Bose makes good stuff, but are they worth that much? Anyone here got a pair?

I love my bose computer speakers. More expensive but worth it IMO.

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Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Anyone own a pair of Bose Triports? So the other day at Best Buy I was getting a hard drive, and I'm noodling around the place and see these cool-looking Bose headphones. I tried them on and not only did they sound great but they were the most COMFORTABLE headphones I've ever worn. I was blown away. The only catch was the price - $139.99. I've found them cheaper online and might get a pair but I'm considering reviews. I've read a few that say they are overrated. I know Bose makes good stuff, but are they worth that much? Anyone here got a pair?

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Punisher ® You Tell The NFL! We're coming for That Belt! WOOOOO® Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Broncos Video Vault Posts: 6,636 Adopt-a-Bronco: i4jelway7	The best headphone to get are Beats by Dr dre Headphones They cost alot but they're the best HeadPhones on the Market The Cheapest Price on ebay is 152$ Heres Lebron wearing them on a NBA Commercial Last edited by Punisher; 05-01-2009 at 07:09 PM..

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broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,340 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I have sony mdr-7509hd that I love and recommend.

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Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,602 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	I've been long in search of some great ear buds myself. I'm interested to see what people come up with here.

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PaintballCLE INFLITRATE ENEMY LINES Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 3,236	GET THESE! they are better, and about half the price. Sennheiser blows bose out of the water on earbuds. http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=502737 but if you were willing to spend the 139, get the sennheiser ones for 139, you will be AMAZED!

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baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,381 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	I have then I love them I also have the Bose noise canceling ear phones (around $350.00 I think) The Triports are better.

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Pony Boy "Whoa Nellie" Rub some dirt on it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,379 Adopt-a-Bronco: mellon head	I bought a pair of DENON AH-D1001 (New in Sealed Box) on Ebay for a little under 100 bucks. I love them, check the online reviews.

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TDmvp Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,092	anything by Shure or Sennheiser will be better then the Bose.

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Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Have the cushions deteriorated at all?

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Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 49,109	Bose makes crap but has a great marketing budget.

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maher_tyler Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 5,695 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Bose is great if you have the money...$1,000 for a couple of speakers and $139 for a pair of head phones is just to expensive for my taste..but if i had the money..hell yea!!

05-01-2009, 09:39 PM	#21
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,792	You won't find any Bose gear in any pro settings. (Studios/post-sound, etc.) Not saying they don't sound good in some cases, but they're consumer products. Meaning... the color the sound heavily. Most consumer products drastically change the sonic make-up of the audio. (Even some pro gear.) Depends what you want. If you want accuracy, look into the higher end Sony or Sennheiser models. If you just want something with giant bass and a hyped-up high end EQ curve, take your pick. Plenty out there. The somewhat ironic thing about spending $300 on a pair of consumer headphones is that people usually do it to listen to MP3's. MP3's are trash. They're fine for jogging or just trying to fit a lot of music on a player, but the quality is ****. Listening to them on $300 headphones is somewhat counterintuitive. My advice would be to get one of the Sony higher end models (I believe it's the AC line).... and try to find them with as flat of an eq curve as possible. Then, bring all of your music into your iPod in full rez. At least you're listening to the music the way the artists intended it to be listened to.... or close.

05-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#22
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,325	If you do a lot of air travel noise canceling are excellent.