5.4.2019

I recently obtained the Bose Alto Frames for testing. This is a first of it's kind so I took my time to really see what these frames are made of. As this is a Bose product, I'd like to talk about the sound and speakers of this product. As one would expect with Bose, the sound is clear and distinguishable and the quality is as expected from a company such as Bose. For the most part, individuals near you can't really hear the music unless you have them blasting to the limits. The sound feels very close as one would expect with the speaker being right at your ears. Although they sound good, the one thing that is missing a bit is the bass!!! These fames don't have very much bass at all.If you are listening to a genre of music or a particular song that is bass heavy then may be able to get just a bit from the speakers on these frames. They sound the best with lighter bass having genres like classical music or jazz. I was able to take a phone call on these frames. The person on the other end was able to hear me quite well and I was able to hear them with no issues, even out in a sound filled environment, I had no problem communicating with the person on the other end. What I found to be handy with these frames is that they turn off automatically when laid down, so this helps with battery life as these frames don't have a long battery life. I've obtained about 3 hours of use on average. These frames can stay charged for a good amount of time of non-use as well. The alto frame itself is actually a pretty roomy fit as well. I have a wider round face type and usually have a slightly tougher time find sunglasses that fit me well. Now I'd like to talk about the frames as function vs sound. The lenses are not polarized but are pretty good when I used them while driving and walking around town on sunny days. These frames aren't the lightest but the little weight that you do feel is not uncomfortable or overwhelming. These frames offer a multi-function of life-style usage. If you are into music and you like to take it with you on the go, these frames can do it discreetly and offer your eyes protection from the sun all at the same time. You may run the risk of looking a bit crazy when listening to music and others around you can't hear it and all they see is sunglasses, lol. I think Bose has touched a space in the consumer market they may see a rise demand. This particular frame is nice and serves a purpose but as I am a little more particular about sound, I think waiting for the next generation of this product will be more worth it as Bose perfects it's sound in sunglass frames. This product to me is a niche product. It's for a person who has to have the latest and greatest and is willing to pay the price for the functionality that this product provides. Don't get me wrong, this product is great but is not a must have for me.

17.3.2019

I was given the Bose Rondo frames to test and review last week. After the first week here is what I think so far.— After unpackaging these my first thought was-“ These look strange! I’m not sure I would wear these out of the house!”After wearing them awhile they don’t look so bad I guess and other people think they look pretty good so I guess maybe they aren’t as geeky looking as I thought.—They are fairly well built. The hinges seem hefty enough to last a few years and they fit well and even after a few hours they are very comfortable.—The optics. The lenses are extremely clear and have just the right amount of shading. The lenses are glass not plastic like a premium brand of sunglasses.Things look sharp and in focus but I don’t believe they are polarized, so pilots could use them if they wanted to.— for IOS you have to download the Bose sound app and after doing that it took a few attempts to pair them with my iPhone. After pairing though they connect immediately after turning them on. That’s very nice.— Now, the most important thing- the sound! How do they sound? The sound is good. Not great. They are missing a vital element. BASS! Imaging holding your current earbuds close to your ears. You hear the sound but it’s somewhat thin and without bass. That is how these sound. They sound is loud enough but you don’t hear much bass. If Bose could remedy that somehow they would get maybe 5 stars from me. Maybe they could use bone induction to enhance the bass. To me, music isn’t music without at least some bass.— Are they practical? Most of us have good sounding earbuds or headphones already and our favorite pair of sunglasses. Why do we need sound integrated sunglasses? I can see where they might come in handy on the beach or on the golf course so they seem like a specialty item instead of a “must have” item. In fact I was surprised that Bose would take this idea to production. They would appeal to only a small share of the market because of the price and practicality. If they are going to make sunglasses they should also make sound integrated safety glasses in my opinion.—They are easy to charge and come with a strong magnetic charging plug that is easy to connect and doesn’t easily get knocked off. —Battery life is more than sufficient for a full day at the beach or gold course.— the only button on the frames is right where you would grab them to put them on or take them off. It seems like they would have put that on the side close the the ear hook instead of right in the way.— Bottom line. I probably would not buy these knowing what I now know about them. I don’t feel they are practical enough to spend that much money on but maybe some do. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

16.1.2019

Kudos to Bose for continuing to innovate, presenting people with new products that otherwise few would have the courage to conceptualize, moreover, bring to market. I bought the Alto frames upon their release and this is my impression.1. Packaging. They come in a nice faux leather face that will protect the lenses and the hardware well.2. Sunglasses. As for the sunglasses themselves, they feel light yet durable. They do not have the premium acrylic feel of high end sunglasses and are generally more comparable to regular entry level frames you would find at a drug store. That is not to say they are somehow bad, but if you're expecting high end luxury feel of the sunglasses, look elsewhere.

9.5.2019

I've been using these sunglasses for about two months now, and there are definitely some pros and cons. Overall, these are good sunglasses that definitely boast an innovative design and surprisingly crisp sound quality.These sunglasses have great sun protection, crisp sound quality (as I would expect from Bose), good battery life, and feel sturdy and well made, as is the protective case that comes with them. The style is pretty classic. All my friends wanted to try them out as soon as I got them, and everyone was really impressed by their features. Furthermore, this design looked good on most people, despite a wide range of face shapes and facial features. That being said,

27.7.2019

m not a fan of Over-Ear Headphones and always catching the wires of my earbuds the idea of having a sound system built into a pair of stylish sunglasses was too much of a temptation. When I initially got them the British summer conspired to thwart my fun so to get my moneys worth I took the lenses out and wore them like that patiently waiting for some sun, would be good if Bose offered some clear lenses so you can make the most of the glasses.The Bose Frames look and feel really nice, I have a larger sized head and finding comfortable glasses can be an issue but I have to say I could wear these all day. Setting up the Frames with the App was really easy and I like the simple instructions Bose supply,

3.4.2019

Overall, the Bose Frames Rondo are a great product with clever features, but my not be useful to the averagevperskn. The app and Bluetooth function flawlessly, and the sound quality is fairly good. when the sound is off, the quality and for of the sunglasses is also very nice and easy to use when driving (do not use audio while driving). My only issues are with the high price and potential for other people to hear the music. For more details, read on!First Impressions: The packaging was easy to open, and I loved the modern styling of the glasses case. While it appears extremely large, it is only to fit the electronics on the frames of the glasses, and doesn't cause any problems for normal use.

3.7.2019

After hearing about Bose AR last year, I have been interested to try out the Bose Frames. Sadly, the AR features are not available yet, which left me a bit sceptical how useful these would be over the cheaper solution of earphones and sunglasses.While I was expecting not to like them, I came away, pleasantly surprised. Most of my concerns, while still valid, were mostly overblown. Sound leakage exists, in a quiet room, you can hear them at moderate volumes, but while walking down the street, ambient noise is louder than the sound leakage. Even at moderately loud volumes, I have not had any funny looks off passers-by, though I would be cautious about he volume level on public transport.

24.3.2019

Overview: I've had these awesome sunglasses for a couple weeks and have used them while working, biking, and relaxing. At first I felt they would look too large for my face (I wear between a size 6-7/8 to a 7 fitted hat), I was wrong! Everyone who has seen me commented that they look great. People even recognize that they are Bose headphone. AKA they have been a free conversation starter with some very attractive ladies.Fit: As mentioned they are slightly large as to fit on my face, though aesthetically I've received much approval, I do wish they were slightly tighter around my temples. They will not fall off!, even while biking, and I like to push hard/pop wheelies/bunny hop off curves/stoppies...

18.3.2019

I'm a huge fan of new technology. I love gadgets and like to try everything new that comes out. I also have a bit of a headphone addiction, and a sunglasses problem. When I got word that Bose was releasing sunglasses, with built-in audio, I was pretty amazed and ready to go!When you put these on your head, you get immersed in sound from all around you, but it's not so loud that you can't pay attention to your surroundings, or even have a conversation with someone next to you. These things provide the ultimate in background music. You can have a soundtrack to your life playing all the time, while no one ever knows. These are nice to wear on a hike, or a run, a bike ride or even just sitting outside.

30.6.2019

I was provided with a pair of these to try out in exchange for a review. I was provided with the mirrored lenses too, which look great. Changing the lenses is simple and relatively fuss-free.These glasses are magical when you first try them. Once you've paired them with your phone (simple and painless) and put them on, the music in your ears seems to come from nowhere. The sound is clear and while not as good as a pair of over-ear headphones, they were never going to be. I've passed my pair on to countless people who are amazed with them and everyone wants to know how they work!The sound isolation is great. Unless you turn the volume right up, the sound leak is minimal and I've listened to audio books,

18.2.2019

Personal I am blown away with This product, first off Bose you made it extremely easy for me to pick these above another brand of sunglasses. First the price, I would normal spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 on Oakley’s which was my go too brand for sunglasses. But the important thing to remember is that Oakley’s are just glasses, the Frames provide so much added benefit that for the price I could not just buy the Oakley’s. Second the sound quality, the sound quality is superb it’s just amazing; the statement about the bass from these glasses is true but really only a minor issue if you are someone who listens to bass centric audio which in my case I don’t,

30.6.2019

I was a little sceptical at first when I got these as I was worried they would look odd or oversized. However on comparison with a pair of sunglasses I owned the only bit that was different was the side view and then it was only marginally larger (see pictures for illustration).The glasses are surprisingly light despite packing a decent battery life with approximately 3.5 - 4 hours runtime depending on volume and playlists. The design is quite sleek and sit really comfortably on the face with minimal sliding on the nose even with sun cream. The glasses work really well however there are 2 downsides for me:1 - When you lay down on the sun lounger and lift them off your face they switch off,

28.6.2019

I currently have Bose Headphones and when I saw these, and wanting something more discreet, This appeared to tick all the boxes. The frames are stylish with a similar wayfarer style, Lenses are interchangeable thus being able to change colour easily and they truly are light, given the fact that they have speakers in both arms......Lets talk about sound quality, The quality and depth of sound is very good. Don't expect it to be in line with your QC35's as that's not what they are meant to be.... These produce good depth when listening to music and is very good for also listening to podcasts etc. The Volume is sufficient at 80% to be able to clearly hear what your listening comfortably.

23.6.2019

Great concept and works better than I expected.Took them to work and all I got was the wow factor.Bluetooth connection was very easy to establish in conjunction with the Bose connect app.I could still connect about 7 metres away.Glasses look similar to what's in fashion which has to be key to sway buyers to purchase (who wants to wear ugly glasses!?).Battery life is good, however I would have preferred the latest USB C charger than Bose’s own.Overall the sound is very good, with minimal leakage at a reasonable volume.Lacks bass, but that's expected given the speaker size. I wasn’t disappointed and my friends who tried them also couldn’t believe the great sound quality.

2.7.2019

I’ve had these frames for about a week now, and have to say I’m really pleased with them.They are very light and comfortable to wear. I have the black lenses which do a perfectly fine job keeping the bright sunlight out. I was originally worried about the thickness of the arms but I have to say when wearing them they don’t look chunky at all.So, the important bit! The sound. Don’t go expecting deep bass that you would get from a pair of on-ear headphones, if that’s what you want then that’s what you need to buy. That said the sound is surprisingly good. Perfectly adequate for listening to tunes when chilling on the sun lounger on holiday. The added bonus is that you can hold a conversation without needing to unplug or take off earphones.

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