Optus Mobile Review ALDI Mobile Review Amaysim Mobile Review Belong Mobile Review Circles.Life Review Vodafone Mobile Review Woolworths Mobile Review Felix Mobile Review Best iPhone Plans Best Family Mobile Plans Best Budget Smartphones Best Prepaid Plans Best SIM-Only Plans Best Plans For Kids And Teens Best Cheap Mobile Plans Telstra vs Optus Mobile Optus NBN Review Belong NBN Review Vodafone NBN Review Superloop NBN Review Aussie BB NBN Review iiNet NBN Review MyRepublic NBN Review TPG NBN Review Best NBN Satellite Plans Best NBN Alternatives Best NBN Providers Best Home Wireless Plans What is a Good NBN Speed? Test NBN Speed How to speed up your internet Optus vs Telstra Broadband ExpressVPN Review CyberGhost VPN Review NordVPN Review PureVPN Review Norton Secure VPN Review IPVanish VPN Review Windscribe VPN Review Hotspot Shield VPN Review Best cheap VPN services Best VPN for streaming Best VPNs for gaming What is a VPN? VPNs for ad-blocking In Bose’s own terms, these are a ‘breakthrough in mobile audio – immersive sound in eyewear, not earbuds’. They’ve got that futuristic, James Bond gadget vibe. Now all I need is an exploding pen and a well-shaken martini. Rather, the Tenor frames have small 16mm speakers that direct sound towards your ears. While this takes away the sense of intimacy that headphones bring, it is refreshing to be outside, listen to music and also hear your surroundings. That bike coming up behind you? Not a problem. The car coming around the corner? Heard it a mile away. And given the sunglasses are (obviously) designed for outdoor wear, being aware of what’s going on around you is handy. This only becomes a problem in very busy and loud places, like the shops or on a busy highway. And while others are generally not going to be privy to what you’re listening to (turn up the Nickelback in peace), once you get around the 60-70% volume level, passersby are going to hear you emitting a tinny sound, so be aware the next time you’re next to someone on the train listening to “How You Remind Me”. If you’re anything like Meghan Trainor and you’re all about that bass, then I’m sorry, but the beat drop isn’t going to blow your socks off. But certainly, the range of FKA Twigs, IKSRE and Olafur Arnolds that I listened to on walks was clear, crisp and enjoyable. The touch controls are also a bit cool - you slide your finger back and forth on the right temple, and turn off with a button, also on your right temple. Plus they turn off when you take them off and place them upside down. They’re also shatter and scratch-proof, which is an added bonus if you’re working out and have a sweaty face. And if you’re worried about looking like you have a mini boombox attached to your head, at 16mm, the speakers in what Bose calls its Open Ear Audio Technology are the thinnest, smallest Bose speakers. The glossy, plastic frames might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and while the frames are not gigantic (considering they’re housing speakers) they’re not wafer-thin either, and those who prefer thin bands will notice the difference. But for my medium-sized head, the Tenor frames felt comfortable and sturdy. Unless you wear your sunglasses all day, (or go for 6-hour walks) you should easily get through a few days before needing to recharge. The Tenor Frames are charged with a Pogo pin charging cable. Just waiting on that shaken martini.
