Bose Headphones With Dac

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I first bought the Bose 727012 Bluetooth Music Receiver for my 15 years old Marant SR-7200 AV Receiver which I use as a stereo pre-amp for my two Parasound Halo A23 Amplifiers - each drives a separate channel in bridged mode. The source is my I-phone. Even though the Bose sound is very good (connected via the RCA option instead of the Toslink option therefore I'm using the Bose internal DAC instead of the Marantz DAC). I learned that the Bose range is limited to 30 feet (10 meters). Once my I-phone went beyond the 10 meters range then the signal started to get choppy and eventually dropped (sometimes I get a call then walked away from the music room to take the call). Then I did some research to look for better range with better sound. I couldn't find any review that compare the sounds between bluetooh receivers. I decided to pickup the Audioengine B1 because of its longer range (100 feet or 30 meters) plus many rave professional reviews. After using it for a week, I came to the following conclusion: Its range is definitely much longer than the Bose. There was no interruption as I walked with my I-phone around every room in the house, upstair/downstair, and to the backyard (I think as far away as 60 feet). I didn't go past 60 feet because there is no point to go beyond that plus I want to be able to hear the music. No matter where or how far within the tested 60 feet, I get instant feedback when changing volume and song. The bonus for me with the Audioengine B1 is that the sound is better than the Bose. Everything sounds cleaner and clearer. However, I have to be fair... For the test, I used the Toslink connection with the Audioengine and the RCA with the Bose. Toslink connection bypassed the Audioengine DAC and used the Marantz DAC. I guess my Marantz receiver has a better DAC than the Bose. I didn't bother testing the DAC in the Audioengine even though the professional review did mention that it has an excellent DAC.

Bose did not disappoint. The sound on these headphones are impressive.

Okay so first off this product runs around $+ and when first being released to the U.S. it was going for a typical $. Now, I will be honest I have seen B&H but never actually purchased anything from their site...wow boy should I have. I found this for $ less than the best price, but it does not end there. No, it was paired with a free headphone that is priced out $-$ and is considered one of the best in it's price range, the Shure 440 monitor headphones. So I get around + dollars worth of audio gear for the price of $, um sound good? ... Yes! it definitely does, and I am now currently trying out each of my headphones accordingly, because the external DAC I was using before this, AMB Gamma 1 Lite, was a good DAC for a older DIY model. It was only able to produce playback at 16bit and 48khz resolution, basically mastered CD quality. Now for a starting DAC(Digital to analog converter) it is very nice, but even with the first couple of minutes and without burning in the Fostex I could tell this is some of the best money I spent this year. Now, if all of this was not enough to sell you on this purchase, on top of this they offered free shipping.... and I got this device 24hours later from the initial order. Fantastic product! fantastic DEAL!, Fantastic bonus headphone!, and Fantastic store! I will definitely be adding B&H to my top 5 list for stores I check when ordering audio and computer equipment.

My first headphones ever with BT. With cable are worling much better with my hifi quad DAC processor in my lg v30s+. One thing which is annoying its sound in right speaker when working wit anc....I gave back the headphones to the and took new...but still the same sound...but they still great as my Marshall speaker Stanmore..best regards

I am a long time Bose user, however I love my new headphones!

This is a nice short connector. It works with my BOSE headphones and makes it possible to use them.

I've been reading a lot of reviews on this particular pair headphones and wonder if we are listening to the same model. Some people say that it doesn't have enough bass and some say it's bulky....etc. In my experience, it sounded GREAT for the price. I'm on my 10hrs breaking it in. It sounded better and better as I break it in. The imaging is amazing for the price. The only thing I complain about is that it's heavy. It's very close to my HD598 in sound imaging. Not as comfortable and clear though. BUT the HD598 cost more and a totally different pair of heaphones. To be fair, I use the HD280 PRO with a DAC and a Headphones AMP. With the DAC and AMP along with good audio file, you get plenty of lows (Bass). Overall, I am glad that I bought this pair of headphones. As for it being heavy and bulky, I've come to accept it.

Headphones sound great. I have them running through a Monolith USB Dac from Mononprice. I feel there are very neutral but need more listening time.

First, let me start by stating that I am not a habitual audiophile, nor have I comparison reviewed countless products. Just a guy with an appreciation for music, a moderate budget, and enough desk-time to make a decent setup worth the investment. For reference, I am currently using this product in combination with the Master & Dynamic MH40 Over-Ear Monitors and TIDAL's HIFI digital streaming service. In sequence, this product was the third of three items that comprise my setup (monitors, streaming product, & dac - in that order). After purchasing good headphones and upgrading to better source material, the final piece was to eliminate the onboard sound processing on my MacBook Pro. When combined with other high fidelity products, this DAC made a noticeable different in the overall quality and listening experience. The sound is more warm/full and the notes more sharp/precise. I went with this particular DAC over some of the other similar (portable) units because of it's no-frills, all value feature set. USB powered, physical volume, and the ability to power headphones or desktop monitors. No on board EQ, gain, display, or anything else that may distract you from the core purpose of this product (to decode digital audio). I also went with this unit because other folks who are qualified to compare this product with others of similar likeness gave it high ratings for it's audio dac performance. Super happy with it. Would buy it again / recommend to friends.