I’m a fan of Bose audio. In recent memory, I’ve tried Bose’s SoundLink Plus , a portable Bluetooth speaker with big sound and a great (grassy) look; the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with their ridiculously good ANC; and its Ultra Open Earbuds , probably the best pair of open earbuds I’ve used to date. That being said, there’s one thing that I don’t love about Bose products, and that’s the premium pricing. Nearly $300 for a Bluetooth speaker is a lot, and so is $300 for a pair of wireless earbuds, even if the active noise cancellation (ANC) is next level. If you love Bose’s sound and you don’t want to pay the premium, there are ways to get your fix, and Baseus now has one of the most appealing options.
At IFA 2025 , Baseus unveiled its $150 Inspire XH1 , a pair of A