Here's the deal with AUDIO GLASSES
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- If you've ever seen a pair of audio glasses but didn't know if they were worth it, we checked out five different pairs from Bose, Fauna, Flows, Lucyd and Amazon to get you an answer.
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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Unboxing
3:25 - Comfort
4:36 - Battery life
6:12 - Sound quality
9:27 - Connectivity & ease of use
12:05 - Call quality
16:05 - Honorable mentions
16:38 - The best audio glasses
18:01 - Should you buy audio glasses
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Are you the type of person to wear audio glasses? Let us know!
U left out razor..
No. Violently no.
Great and informative video as always @Ashley.
it's definitely an interesting idea that may have some niche potential... though I have my doubts it'll really take off in the mass market. There are quite a few issues that will kill this:
The main problem is that frame selection is extremely subjective and taking to account varying tastes & style preferences (not to mention fashion-forward folks wouldn't want only 1 frame). Unless these and similar companies have hundreds of models on offer it'll be hard to get market penetration.
Perceived sound quality is another concern with varying music genres being a major factor.
The final nail in this concept's coffin is the price point. As you mentioned, a good pair of earbuds cost nowhere near $150 to $250. Considering they are significantly cheaper, tiny, light, hardly noticable, & will have better sound quality. It's definitely a hard pass for me.
@Official P.M.Dawn/Doc.G Channel The big problem is the lack of bass but that cannot really be solved because you need closed chambers for bass or big speakers. If you put them on while wearing a motorcycle helmet the bass gets really good.
Thanks for the review! I think something that didn't get touched on (and something these companies should probably go after as a target market) is the safety of being able to hear what is around you for sports. I am a road biker and a runner. I love biking with music, but I cannot hear the traffic around me when I am on the road.
Unfortunately I've had a couple close calls because of it, and I've entirely stopped listening to music when I run because I can't hear the rhythm of my breathing pattern or the traffic and people around me. I run with my dog a lot too so it's important to hear things around me so I can react before my dog does (he's a good boy, just a little barky and intimidating for people not expecting it).
I think these glasses are really just faddish for techy people, but are truly functional in multiple sport categories. Hopefully they'll realize that and change their target markets a bit.
I've worn Bose Frames with Prescription Transition lenses for two years as my all day/everyday glasses.
Daily wear glasses with my prescription, transition lenses for outdoor use, podcasts and audiobooks whenever and wherever I want, answer a call anywhere at any time without fumbling out my phone or earbuds, all in one device. The only real let-down for me with these was that the ambient sound is too loud to use in my office environment, as co-workers can hear the faint sound of whatever I'm listening to. I'm not an audiophile so the music quality in these is fine. Honestly, unless you're paying hundreds of dollars for massive all-enveloping audiophile headphones, pretty much anything you use is going to be compromised in some way.
I'm picking up my new Amazon Frames from the Optometrist today with m prescription lenses installed, can't wait for something lighter and smaller. Tried the Razor Anzu and they just aren;t ready for mainstream - too many poorly thought out features and they just don't work as well.
As for cost, have you looked at the cost of a pair of regular eye-glass frames recently? These are right in the middle of the eye-glass frame price range.
Genuinely surprised more people don't recognise the massive potential of these. 60% of the worlds adult population wear prescription glasses, so as soon as you realise you can slap proper lenses in any of these devices, the potential market is huge.
I don't think I would ever go back to regular non-smart glasses at this point. I'm always wearing glasses on my face anyway so why the heck wouldn't I want extra features crammed into them?
I love my Bose. I love taking calls with my prescription lenses on all the time. Also, listening to podcasts, audiobooks and sometimes music is a pleasure instead of having ear buds jammed in my ears
The Bose headphone glasses are incredible, built for giving you a sound track whilst enjoying the outdoors. Phone calls are really clear for the other line.
The synchronisation of having music playing and your ears open is a strange yet pleasant experience.
The look great
Sound great
Phone calls great
Dolby atmos music is even better and watching movies in fun in this, just be somewhere quiet
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17:14 👽
Tried on the Bose Frames before the pandemic in-person, they’re an interesting product but I don’t know how many people can justify the price point. It is a very niche product. Much like the Bose SoundWear Companion. Love your shelves, stay safe and keep up the great content.
I wonder if others around can hear the music..? Thank you for the update, CNET..!!
I would not worry about others hearing a bit of your sound bleeding a bit. Have you recently driven around town? I can usually hear enough bass to drive me nuts 1-2 miles away, and no one says anything to "THEM"- I better watch what I say, BLM, ANTIFA would be out my front door. God forbid if I had to show a sign of protecting myself or others. "They" are the reason I pay a hefty amount of money for personal defense insurance. If you feel safe, crank it to 11.
Yes they definitely bleed.
Ooh, the untitled goose behind catches my attention the most. Very informative video. Liked!
Very very thorough! Thank you!!
Love the fairness with which you cover this...
Manufacturers, please add an anti-glare coating to your clear and tinted lenses
As someone that needs prescription glasses for every waking moment, I basically never use sunglasses already, just on those rare days I use contacts and that might be 5% of days or less. I already own earbuds and headphones, and my earbuds (AirPods Pro) work just fine when I’m outside, even on my daily runs so I don’t see much use for this product category. One thing that has been life changing for me is ANC and I basically can’t live without it, and while it would be nice to have my music and media with me all the time on my frames, I would still want the noise isolation and noise canceling.
I’m interested though, in the rumored AR glasses by Apple but they need to do a lot more than just play music or call siri because AirPods already do both of those things, I love my Apple Watch and I honestly want more out of it, so I can stop carrying my phone around all the time everywhere, and if the Glasses can do that then I’d be a day one customer.
I totally agree with everything you wrote. Even I have to wear prescription glasses everyday & I use my AirPods Pro pretty much daily so I concur with everything you typed
Wow. This amazes me, that you are so perfectly in the market segment for these and yet you don't see the use for them.
Slap a pair of prescription Transitions lenses in any of these and you replace your all-day glasses, your sunglasses and your earbuds with a single product. I've had a pair of Bose Frames as daily wear prescription lenses for two years and loved them. The only downside was the weight. Just in the process of upgrading to Amazon Frames and am super excited for something lighter and smaller on my face.
Daily wear glasses with my prescription, transition lenses for outdoor use, podcasts and audio books whenever and wherever I want, answer a call anywhere at any time without fumbling out my phone or earbuds, all in one device. The only real let-down for me with these was that the ambient sound is too loud to use them in my office environment, as co-workers can hear the faint sound of whatever I'm listening to. I'm not an audiophile so music quality in these is fine. Honestly, unless you're paying hundreds of dollars for massive all-enveloping audiophile headphones, pretty much anything else is going to be compromised.
60% of the worlds adult population wear prescription glasses, so as soon as you realise you can slap proper lenses in any of these devices, the potential market is huge
Excellent. Very helpful. Thank you.
Great video. I was thinking about getting the Bose glasses for bike rides but now I think I’ll stick with my earphones instead. I give this very informative video 5 ⭐️🌟✨🌟🌟
Great job reviewing these products. I have been on the fence. I think I am going to avoid buying any of them. I can easily live without them, and still hear what I want with no compromise in any department. Thank you. Your review saved me money on a product that would not greatly have a positive impact in my life.
I am with your mindset 100%. The only problem is having these is it is a distraction. When I am unable to hear any type of potential emergency/threat, these distracts me.
@@shawnshipstad866 isn’t this applicable for headphones?
I totally agreed that I hate forcing to sign up a new account prior to using the new gadget.
Yes ... that’s what I want, please make my glasses significantly heavier. Perfect.
Glad you called out the battery and weight issues.
At BOSE: Keep it up! Quality products always
Bose is hit or miss.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M Strong Brand : wink at CEO...before putting anything out in the market, use it yourself. If you think it's the best...trust your gut or just drop the project. Brand comes first. Loyalty comes a long way.
I like the camera in one the video shots. Which camera is it?
Totally worth it. Wear them for dog walks.
A couple hundred for mediocre sunglasses and mediocre to poor speakers ... to use on dog walks? Seems like you’re paying extra for the benefit of ... anti-noise reduction where you don’t even get the passive reduction of having a thing in or around the ear.
Great point on having to sign up for YET another service. That would be a no go for me with the Bose.
I like the new Lucyds V2 as I'm on prescription. The audio and battery is significantly upgraded. Lasts all day. When I cycle, I can hear my surroundings. When I'm at the office I need to be able to hear when someone calls me. So a podcast or Lofi music works.
Why do so many comparison videos neglect the Soundcore Frames by Anker? I really enjoy them, and you can buy one of 10 different frame styles and just attach the speaker arms to the new frames, without having to shell out $200.00 to change the style. The sound clarity is excellent, but the volume could be better, and they have no bass. I wear them at work, where I need to be able to hear co-workers. Thanks for the review, but I really wanted to know how Razer stacked up against Soundcore.
How do they work? Are they bone conducting? Can other people hear what you put on through these? And most importantly, can I use these with prescription lenses? I just have so many questions I want answered before I consider buying a pair of these glasses frames.
The speakers are aim at your ears. So unless you are blasting full volume people can't really hear it. If they do it would be intangible or the Public noise will drown it out
Is there any that the sound can't be hear outside?
When Apple puts out one made by the same manufacturer of Amazon I'm thinking of review it's going to be different
I would consider them then, but being honest, I already have AirPods Pro and Max and need prescription glasses every waking moment since age 6 more than 20 years ago so when would I charge something like this when I need frames on my face to function as a human already? The Pro’s last hours out of the case and days with the case and the Max’s days in general, and I pretty much have ANC turned on all the time even when I’m not listening to music or media, just to help with my anxiety while working so...
I need a pair that will allow me to:
add in my prescription lens,
Lens must show clear when inside a building and dim when outdoors,
Glasses Stay on when running, hiking, or any type of high intensity training,
And connect to Galaxy or Apple watch.
Any one of these lenses can have prescription lenses installed, and with Transition lenses, you get clear indoors and tinted outside. They all connect to Android or iPhone. The only part you need to check is comfort and fit - like any glasses how well they fit and how well they stay on depends a lot on the shape of your face.
My Bose Frames are just ok for music, I use them for audiobooks and podcasts.
Wow, did one of the Deschanel sisters decide to work for CNET???!
Just bought bose tempo, pretty nice sound, no antifog. Lenses pretty dark bought extra lenses, going to buy the photochromatic lenses from revant n return the extra polarized lenses i bought. Wish charging port had rubber cover. Wish also these were water resistant. Setup was like 4 minutes. Wish these had find feature AND camera function. Ohh i didnt want buds in my ears as i dont like blocking surrounding noise in both ears. I have quiet comfort headphones with bluetooth module jacked into them and velcroed on one side of phones, yes i had bluetooth bose before bose had bluetooth. I like these glasses.
This reviewer is awesome
Nice video, good info. What I find amusing about people that review glasses is when they refer to temples as legs or arms when describing them.
I don’t want Alexa to be with me everywhere now.
You literally don't need the app on Bose. You can just charge them and connect on bluetooth. I own a pair, they push the app on you but its absolutely not a requirement.
the one thing i wanted to know was: can someone standing next to you hear your music at, say 80%?
Yes
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You are aweasome
I didn't have to get a app for my bose to set them up and connect them to my phone
What about recording audio?
JLabs makes little speakers that essentially clip on glasses frames for $49
I can't hear you, let me get my glasses
Lmao 😂
What is more than likely? For sure it is definitely :)
16:56-17:02 it goes to green blank screen
Odd, I was able to connect to Bose via blue tooth in settings without downloading an app.
bose app, is NOT required to use device / great point..
The video is cut up at around 17 minutes
At 16:55 the video goes green for a few seconds
This would be something my Mom would use.
I wish you had focused on the ones 'people would actually buy, the ones under 50 dollars from Lenovo and Xiaomi.
Ashley 🥰
could you wear a pair if you wear hearing aids?
You forgot the best pair, Soundcore by Anker.
What's with this video quality?! CNET?
I would expect anything that prioritizes fundamental features as eyewear while I appreciate its impact seen in outdoor activities.
As soon as battery life gets much better maybe 10-12 hours and use usb c charging instead of sone terrible craddle
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2021! The year I blow up! 🚀🎸
Do a review of the JBL charge 5👍
So none of them were great and I can stick with my Sony m3’s or my AirPod Pros? Thanx.
Whatever glass you wear....you will always look beautiful...Thanks for Sharing the audio glass info
Wait, when did Zoey Deschanel join CNET?
the arm as you call it is called a temple
Hmm those audio glasses seem interesting to me 🤔
I would like such an invention for riding in my 43 yr old convertible.
They’re goofy
i wish they could talk about the optics used by each model, how good are the sunglases in the bose compared to something like a pair of raybans / oakleys?
I'm a truck driver I though about one but what if I go inside and wanna listen I'm look stupid walking around in shsdes
Get a pair of transition lenses. Even if you don't need prescriptions, you can still get lenses that go from completely clear indoors to sunglass tint outside.
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Not a big fan... I like the host's Fleetwood Mac style.
While I dont understand the hype for sunglasses styles, the ones meant as eyeglasses have promise
Every single one of these can have prescription lenses put in at an optometrist. Some of the styles may look a little odd as daily wear but it can be done. I wore Bose Alto Frames for two years with prescription lenses as my all-day glasses and they were great. A little "Clark Kent" in looks but amazing in functionality, just a little too heavy.
Tried Razor Anzu and they just aren''t as good - buggy, uncomfortable and awkward.
I'm picking up my Echo Frames today from the Optometrist with prescription lenses and hopeful they'll be my new all-day glasses.
Throw some Transitions lenses in them and you get eyeglasses and sunglasses and headphones all in one. Given that 60% of the worlds adult population need prescription glasses, it's insane that more of these companies are;t targeting that market.
The vacuum test is unfair , no one will wear sunglasses at home while vacuuming, I own the first generation of Bose frames Alto , the call quality is awesome on the street or while relaxing at the sea , music is pretty good too with no bass but I love them
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These are pretty gimmicky. Why not have a separate pair of glasses and earbuds instead? These only limit you, modularity is better.
A great example for audio sunglasses is if you work outside a lot and need to hear your surroundings. Another use Case is so that you can listen to the football game whilst appearing like your not wearing an audio device. Especially for cyclists who need music but also need to have completely control of their surroundings, these things are perfect and worth the investment. Earbuds can block out noise as well as make it hard for your ears to breathe whilst working out.
I already have glasses on my face. Why not add Bluetooth instead of carrying something else?
Please, just stop saying Alexa all the time!
lucyd lyte box looks like tampons for the ladies or one of those DNA and ME tests lol.
Yep just screaming "cheap".
lemme have the frames since you're done with them
I wear them at work since we’re not allowed to wear headphones anymore
Which ones do you use? Thanks
@@t.terrell7037 Bose tenor
None of these glasses have any Bass and no online reviewer has the gits to say it. It's Frustrating
wearing a fashion mask with surgical, is like wearing a regular panties with a thong.. just to have the thong line stickin out.... -___-
..and logan.. where all that glorious hair!? :O
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Gorgeous smile 🤗🤗
Too bad you didn't compare the Razer Anzu sunglasses.
Never though this was a thing in reality.
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Wow, are you cute... I mean, what a great CNET video of Bluetooth audio glasses. Thx 4 the review!
Weird video encoding error at 16:55 ???
why do you wear a mask outdoors?
Why was she wearing a mask outside? 😂
with my blurry eyes im looking at all you blind people.. why dont we ALL have a pair of these things for just daily convenient use?
Why TF would you use these instead of literally anything else? Why are these a thing?
60% of the worlds adult population wear prescription glasses, so as soon as you realise you can slap proper lenses in any of these devices, the potential market is huge
Warning - Do not go hiking with headphones/earbuds on. That’s just a dumb idea, trust me.
I thought this was going to about glasses that could record and display things on screen... Meh no I'm not interested, I like my bose headphones and my Oakley transition glasses thanks. Come back and see me and get me to stop yawning when you've found some glasses that can capture things I'm doing when I'm out.
60% of the worlds adult population wear prescription glasses, so as soon as you realise you can slap proper lenses in any of these devices, the potential market is huge
FAIL Joss Whedon is not hte director of the Justice League. Joss Whedon is the a director of the inferior version of the Justice League. The correct and only accepted answer would be Zack Snyder. Better luck next time CNET.
above all else it is just rude to have your music going without buds not everyone wants to hear it
The music is directed to your ears. A person right next to you may hear it faintly. Someone feet away will not unless you are listening at full volume.