STACK #252 October 2025

TECH FEATURE

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playback, and you’ll hear details and nuances in the songs you love that you didn’t know were there. Look as good as they sound Bose hasn’t skimped on the design. These headphones sport a refined metal finish and plush cushions that wrap around your ears. The headband spreads pressure evenly, making them perfect for all-day use – whether that’s on a plane, at your desk, or just lounging on the couch. And they come in five different colours: midnight violet, black, desert gold, driftwood sand, and white smoke. Battery life that lasts Up to 30 hours of playtime (23 with Immersive Audio on) means you’ll run out of playlist before you run out of power. And when you do need a top-up, a quick 15-minute charge gets you 2.5 hours of listening – perfect for a last-minute dash out the door. Clear calls, smart controls Bose’s noise-rejecting mic system ensures your voice is crystal clear, even in the wind. Gesture controls are intuitive – tap to play, swipe for volume, and take the headphones off to automatically pause your content. They even hibernate when you lay them flat to conserve battery life. Stay connected the Bose Music app lets you tweak the EQ, set custom modes, manage devices, and check battery life with just a few taps. The bottom line The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 nd Gen are more than just noise-cancelling headphones – they’re a full-on personal sound upgrade. With improved design, tailored sound, and spatial audio that brings music and movies to life, they are perfect for anyone who wants their ear gear to look and feel as premium as it sounds. and in control With Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint pairing, you can switch between a phone, tablet, and laptop effortlessly. And if you want to dive deeper,

The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 nd Gen Headphones combine next-gen noise cancellation, cinematic immersive sound, and all-day comfort to deliver a premium listening experience. Words Bec Summer B ose is back with the latest evolution of its QuietComfort series – and this time, it’s not just about quiet and comfort. The QuietComfort Ultra 2 nd Gen deliver like it’s all around you, not trapped between your ears. There’s even a Cinema Mode, which tunes background noise Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 nd Gen Headphones: Next-level quiet meets immersive sound

Bose’s most powerful noise cancellation yet, wrapped in a fresh design with luxe materials, sweet colours, smarter tech, and a seriously immersive sound experience that takes your music, movies, and calls to a whole new level. Immersion that feels cinematic The big headline here is Bose Immersive Audio. Forget traditional left-right stereo – this new tech spatialises what you’re hearing so it feels

and balances sound effects so your movie nights sound, well, bigger. Top-tier noise cancellation Bose built its reputation on shutting out the world,

and these cans turn that up a notch. Say goodbye to airplane hum, open-plan office chatter, school

holidays, and the noisy TV in the next room. And if you need to let the outside world in, Aware Mode mixes in just the right amount of environmental sound so you can still hear that coffee order being called out. Sound that’s tailored just for you Under the bonnet, CustomTune technology analyses your ears and adapts playback to their shape, giving you a personal EQ profile. Add in USB-C audio support for lossless

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