Bose unveils on-ear headphones

Good sound with clear, deep tones

6 November 2006 17:30 GMT / By Amber Maitland

Bose has launched a new set of on-ear headphones designed for maximum comfort. They feature a collapsible headband and earcups that fold flat for storage in the included carrying case.

Along the same lines as the around-ear headphones, the new set features electro-acoustic design to offer exceptional audio quality with the aid of the ear cushions that seal to the ear to enable them to deliver rich audio with rich deep low notes.

Bose also throws in two lengths of cable, a short 0.4m version for when you’re listening to portable audio devices in your shirt pocket, and a longer 1.1m cable for other devices. The two cables can also be linked to make an even longer cable.

Available from mid-November, the black and silver headsets will retail for £120, while the around-ear headphones will be on sale for £99.