I auditioned both at a Bose store near me. The QC20is have muddier bass and sound somewhat like listening to funneled sound about an inch from your ear. Separation isn't fantastic. The SoundTrue Ultras have better separation and a cleaner low end and sort of sound the opposite (they funnel out rather than in), but have more distortion at high volumes which is really strange. Vocals are clear on both. But overall the SoundTrue Ultras sounded better in the controlled environment. I couldn't test the active noise cancellation but I don't prioritize that feature. I don't like having batteries in my IEMs; I guess it's a different market. Maybe the batteries were dead on the QC20is, though. I didn't notice any amplification and they are a demo unit.
+Arhionvar (Arhi) Intresting point of view man. I saw a bit of the same thing when I was re-listeing to them. I'm just so blown away by the qc20is due to the noise cancelling. The quality is incomparable in my opinion. Big picture wise, it doesnt fully matter, but if you are in a more controlled environment, I totally agree with your point of view. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I hope you take a look at some of my newer works!
I agree with you! I just bought the QC20IS and I usually listen to my music pretty loud- they sound too scattered, too hurtful when in full blast- like the cymbals are right behind my ears!! I compared them with my QC20 headphones and those are much better with noise cancellation and sound on max volume. Ah.... The base is amazing though. It's so close to being perfect. But not worth $300 for me. Switching to the SoundTrue Ultra.
I bought the SoundTrue Ulra wired buds when they came out, and I just love them! The sound is rich, and very high fidelity. Recently I purchased the SoundSport Free earbuds and the sound is even better and it is great to ditch the wires! My next purchase will be wireless noise cancelling Bose earbuds, but I hate the dog collar in the QC 30 so will wait till they come out with buds like the SoundSport Free, but with noise cancelling.
+Joshua Runtuwen Thanks for Subbing! The thing is, they are very different. The 25s will have a much more full sound with larger drivers, but they might become a bit uncomfortable after a while being over ear headphones. I'm loving the 20is because they quality is comparable but the size is so much smaller. Let me know what you go for!
How to do you think the QC20's would work when being used on a motorcycle with no helmet or a 1/2 helmet? I'm using the Iphone headphones and they fall out and I can't hear my music over the wind noise on the highway.
The QC20s are awesome when it comes to staying in and being able to isolate your music but if you are bouncing a lot, you get this sort of weird noise. If you are looking for a good isolation method though for music, I would recommend investing in a returnable way and I think you'll be satisfied!
Harry's Stuff .... Not where I ride bud. Low traffic and I would never venture into the city or high traffic areas listening to my tunes. Just an FYI.... I bought them snd they're "ok". Not sure I would do it again if given the opportunity
I auditioned both at a Bose store near me. The QC20is have muddier bass and sound somewhat like listening to funneled sound about an inch from your ear. Separation isn't fantastic. The SoundTrue Ultras have better separation and a cleaner low end and sort of sound the opposite (they funnel out rather than in), but have more distortion at high volumes which is really strange. Vocals are clear on both. But overall the SoundTrue Ultras sounded better in the controlled environment. I couldn't test the active noise cancellation but I don't prioritize that feature. I don't like having batteries in my IEMs; I guess it's a different market. Maybe the batteries were dead on the QC20is, though. I didn't notice any amplification and they are a demo unit.
+Arhionvar (Arhi) Intresting point of view man. I saw a bit of the same thing when I was re-listeing to them. I'm just so blown away by the qc20is due to the noise cancelling. The quality is incomparable in my opinion. Big picture wise, it doesnt fully matter, but if you are in a more controlled environment, I totally agree with your point of view. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I hope you take a look at some of my newer works!
+Zach Blickstein Will do! I loved the video and audio quality, especially the presentation of the earpieces.
I agree with you! I just bought the QC20IS and I usually listen to my music pretty loud- they sound too scattered, too hurtful when in full blast- like the cymbals are right behind my ears!!
I compared them with my QC20 headphones and those are much better with noise cancellation and sound on max volume.
Ah.... The base is amazing though. It's so close to being perfect. But not worth $300 for me.
Switching to the SoundTrue Ultra.
+Elly Shinica Benge Happy I could help you decide!
I bought the SoundTrue Ulra wired buds when they came out, and I just love them! The sound is rich, and very high fidelity. Recently I purchased the SoundSport Free earbuds and the sound is even better and it is great to ditch the wires! My next purchase will be wireless noise cancelling Bose earbuds, but I hate the dog collar in the QC 30 so will wait till they come out with buds like the SoundSport Free, but with noise cancelling.
Man I wish I could listen to the QC's. I bet they sound so awesome.
+oHerroPrease They do. I'm a big fan of them. Hit up best buy. Try before you buy?
+Zach Blickstein do they have good bass?
+oHerroPrease They sound.... Meh. Honestly. On par with the Bose freestyle i had
+oHerroPrease But the noise cancellation is amazing!!
+Zach Blickstein haha in September the QuietComfort 30 comes out wireless version of these earbuds I just got the new bose soundsport wireless
Love this video Zach, keep the awesome videos coming!
"Budget pair of headphones"
jojojaykay they are 30 pounds off some places www.argos.co.uk/product/4484990
Great video! Are the ear tips exactly the same? do you feel any differences wearing them?
@Zach....any comparison with the sennheiser momentum in-ear and the ultras?
You look like Walter White Jr.
3:05 this clown doesn't even put the headphones in right. the wing tip is sticking out
Hey Zach just subscribed! Quick question, which one better QC 20i or 25? Great review btw
+Joshua Runtuwen Thanks for Subbing! The thing is, they are very different. The 25s will have a much more full sound with larger drivers, but they might become a bit uncomfortable after a while being over ear headphones. I'm loving the 20is because they quality is comparable but the size is so much smaller. Let me know what you go for!
+Zach Blickstein thanks man! Got the beats studio wireless but the ANC just too weak, would go for qc 20i apparently, keep up the good work!
+Zach Blickstein which one sound better bose qc20 or bose soundsport wireless? please help out. i got 5 days left with qc20 so i can return it
Awesome video Zach!
who’s watching this with budget headphone QC35II like me?
Great video Zach! What Lav mic are you using??
This is the Sennheiser AVX MKE2, a great wireless system. Review is coming after CES. Anything you want to see?
How to do you think the QC20's would work when being used on a motorcycle with no helmet or a 1/2 helmet? I'm using the Iphone headphones and they fall out and I can't hear my music over the wind noise on the highway.
The QC20s are awesome when it comes to staying in and being able to isolate your music but if you are bouncing a lot, you get this sort of weird noise. If you are looking for a good isolation method though for music, I would recommend investing in a returnable way and I think you'll be satisfied!
What do you mean by "returnable way"? Thanks
beri232 bruh isn't it dangerous to hear music on the highway on a motorcycle
Harry's Stuff .... Not where I ride bud. Low traffic and I would never venture into the city or high traffic areas listening to my tunes. Just an FYI.... I bought them snd they're "ok". Not sure I would do it again if given the opportunity
Nice video Zach!
You forgot to talk about the massive noise cancelling device on the qc's.... Vid other than that.
"Budget version"
Hey! Like you im also interested in tech nd I'm also willing to make videos are there any suggestions?
good video quality bro
'An amazing' english please
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Qc20 better than ultra
Is Sound true ultra is better than apple EarPods?
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+abdul reeyas 15th.
+Zach Blickstein im also interested in starting a channel like you please give me some tips!
+Kartabya Aryal is this to me or Abdul?