10-16-2020, 08:31 AM
j3gq, I regularly wear my Bose earphones all day—7 to 8 hours—and find them comfortable enough. More comfortable than ordinary plugs.
-I've worn them in very hot conditions (~40ºC) and quite cold conditions (<10ºC) and they're fine.
-They can be used stand alone.
-I don't have experience of tunnels and large opposing traffic. I did have a set (since replaced) that, maybe didn't fit so well, and squealed in certain wind conditions and occasionally when air pressure changed as a result of a large truck passing.
-They come with three sizes of tip for large, medium and small ears.
The QC30 model looks attractive as there is a whole lot less wire involved, but the battery life is less (10 rather than 16 hours) and they can connect only via bluetooth meaning you can't use them in aeroplanes or other circumstances where you need a plug.
The QC20 is wired and either has to be plugged into a phone or GPS or controlled through a bluetooth dongle of some sort. They can be integrated with motorcycle specific communication devices that have a 3.5mm output plug. Irritatingly, the battery pack is very close to the 3.5mm plug which means you need to find a way to keep it connected and dry if you want to use it in wet conditions. An extension cord is one way around that.
-I've worn them in very hot conditions (~40ºC) and quite cold conditions (<10ºC) and they're fine.
-They can be used stand alone.
-I don't have experience of tunnels and large opposing traffic. I did have a set (since replaced) that, maybe didn't fit so well, and squealed in certain wind conditions and occasionally when air pressure changed as a result of a large truck passing.
-They come with three sizes of tip for large, medium and small ears.
The QC30 model looks attractive as there is a whole lot less wire involved, but the battery life is less (10 rather than 16 hours) and they can connect only via bluetooth meaning you can't use them in aeroplanes or other circumstances where you need a plug.
The QC20 is wired and either has to be plugged into a phone or GPS or controlled through a bluetooth dongle of some sort. They can be integrated with motorcycle specific communication devices that have a 3.5mm output plug. Irritatingly, the battery pack is very close to the 3.5mm plug which means you need to find a way to keep it connected and dry if you want to use it in wet conditions. An extension cord is one way around that.