I’ve already looked at rtings.com and have tried XM5 which I didn’t like because the ANC wasn’t good enough.
Planning to get Bose Quietcomfort Ultra (the earbuds, not the headphones) very soon but unsure if there’s going to be any new and quality release by any brand of high-end ANC earbuds that would be worth waiting for.
What can you recommend?
In case it matters, my preference goes like this, in order of priority:
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Comfort of the earbuds within the ear (ideally something that won’t damage the ear canal while sleeping on the side).
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The quality of the noise cancellation. I need the strongest ANC because I live in an extremely noisy environment.
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The sound quality as well as battery life come third.
As you’ve discovered, Bose lead the way in ANC. The way to know if there’s a new model coming, is firstly to check the release date of the current one, and secondly to see if significant price cuts across retail are coinciding with the release schedule.
Failing that, or at least not being conclusive enough to make a decision, check retail at the usual seasonal sale periods. You can do this historically for additional info.
Don’t forget to check the manufacturers website as well.
That’s my guide to buying electronics.
When do you think Bose might release a new and improved version of their earbuds?