{ container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> Read our full review of the Bose Ultra Open earbuds. { container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> If you want to use open earbuds but don’t want to sacrifice having the best sound quality possible, the Bose Ultra Opens easily compare to in-ear options. You’ll just have to shell out. { container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> It’s hard not to be at least a little floored the first time you try the Bose Ultra Open earbuds — they simply sound way better than any pair of open earbuds has a right to. Sure, they can be a little more distant depending on the angle (easily adjustable) and have less of a booming bass than some in-ear designs (a plus for some people), but despite their quirks, they more than deliver on the sound front. Mashable contributor RJ Andersen writes in her review, “The sound was well-balanced, and even with my ear completely uncovered, I didn’t notice any issues with the audio sounding distant or muddy. Instead, the Ultra Open Earbuds sounded clear, natural, and pretty lush.” While they sound …