There are two big reasons to give into your urge to buy new headphones during Prime Big Deal Days, coming up on October 8 and 9: First, the holidays are rapidly approaching and you need headphones to drown out Mariah Carey’s ubiquitous “All I Want For Christmas Is You” that’ll be playing around every corner (not to mention your extended family as they inevitably discuss politics). The second reason is that are going to be on sale for $199 — that’s a 43% discount from their regular price of $349. We know, cue the Jonah Hill screaming GIF.
Headphones can be deeply personal, and you may be asking yourself, “Are these really the headphones for me?” The answer is yes, and I’m going to tell you why. I wore out my first pair of Bose headphones after years of wear and tear in college, and I thought I’d try a different brand to switch things up. I won’t name names, but after several subpar competitors failed my rigorous testing, I can confirm that nothing measured up to the sound quality and comfort of Bose’s over-the-ear headphones, and they’ve only improved over time. (College was… a while ago.)
The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones come in seven colors — that would really bring out the blue in your eyes — and all feature top-of-the-line tech. While the noise-canceling feature is a real selling point, these also come with an “Aware Mode,” in case you still need to kind of pay attention to your surroundings. One charge gives you 24 hours of use and there’s a built-in microphone so you can chat with Mom while doing the dishes. Over-the-ear headphone enthusiasts know the plush-factor on the earcup can be make-or-break. These feel like pillowy little clouds sandwiching your head. Who doesn’t want that?
The last time these bad boys went on sale was back in February, and it’s not likely to happen again soon. While they’re certainly worth the regular price tag, getting them for under $200 is way, way better. Trust me when I say that out of all the Prime Big Deal Days deals happening this year, this is one of the most impressive.
