Bose 851337-0100 Frames Soprano—Cat-eye Polarised Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses—Black

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Even in a relatively empty bus, the sound of the engine was enough to drown out the Soprano at full volume.

At the time, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the device, but no one was really sure what to make of it.It’s where the battery, drivers and touch controls are housed, so it adds a bit of heft to the design. Whether you're an outdoorsy type or someone who simply likes the convenience of adding high-quality sound to a pair of everyday glasses, the second-generation Bose Frames are a nice upgrade over the company's previous offering.

And of course, maybe you're a person who has internal ear piercings or a person who wears an in-ear hearing aid. The Frames no longer sound like someone’s playing a song on their phone speaker two rooms away, and we were surprised by both the clarity and quality of the sound playing. Now, the end of the arms on the Bose frames are too thick to slide these on, so I wound up supergluing them on. There's a major difference in sound quality and loudness between the Tempo and the two everyday sunnies. That said, they aren’t designed to replace standard earphones, but are more for people who want to be aware of their surroundings while also listening to some background music.For lying on the beach or poolside they might be just the trick, but for busy spaces and public transport they miss the mark. It’s an experience that leaves you free to engage with the world, all while discreetly listening to music. Mind you, the Frames Tenor and Soprano are only rated as IPX2 water resistant, so while they’ll survive a light splash, don’t let them fall into water. The Bose Frames Tempo also benefit from IPX4 rating, making them water- and sweat-resistant, while the Tenor and Soprano only have an IPX2 rating.