It’s certainly an interesting way to debut a new set of wireless headphones. Bose announced today that the fashion and lifestyle brand has teamed up with Kith to release its newest product: the Ultra Open Headphones. The news follows a leak A rather unique design during CES, a set of buds that stick to your ears and leave the ear canal open for outside noise to enter. Details are scarce in terms of key features, but this is what the company revealed in the announcement.
Bose describes the Ultra Open Earbuds as “an innovative cuff-shaped design with polished, soft edges and a stunning finish.” In one go its previous “open” model, these headphones clip to the outside of your ears instead of being attached with an over-ear hook. Bose says this makes the buds more of a fashion accessory than an “audio wearable,” which explains the collaboration. The company also says you can wear them with hats, glasses or jewelry without any problems because they sit lower on your ear. It also emphasizes increased comfort and “all-day wear” because you don’t have to choose between adjusting to your surroundings or listening to audio content.
Detailed specs are still scarce, but Kith has spilled a few items on its website. The fashion company further describes the design as having a “light-as-air grip” and a “flexible joint” for easy on and off. You can expect up to seven and a half hours of playtime with it Bose Immersive Audio for surround sound and “an additional suite of state-of-the-art technologies.” The iconic Bose branding has been replaced with the Kith logo in the same lettering style on both the headphones and the charging case. Bose says this marks its first partnership with a fashion brand, and is notable for allowing the company to launch an entirely new product rather than a limited-edition version of an existing product.
The Bose Ultra Open Headphones will be available for $300 in “extremely limited quantities” on Kith.com and select Kith stores on January 22. I’m guessing the company will soon debut a version with its own branding, but there’s no mention of that in today’s announcement.
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