Bose’s soundbars and Ultra Open Earbuds can now work together in mindblowing ways

Bose is combining the strengths of its soundbars and clip-on Ultra Open Earbuds for a new home theater feature that can fool your ears (and brain) into thinking that you’ve got actual rear surround sound speakers — simply by playing audio through the earbuds.

Since the $299 Ultra Open Earbuds don’t obstruct your ears, you’ll still hear audio coming from the soundbar clearly, while the buds will focus on rear surround effects. The company claims that this feature, called Bose Personal Surround Sound, creates “an unparalleled sonic experience of sound all around you” without requiring the space or investment of proper rear speakers.

Back in January, during a visit to Bose’s headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts, I got a firsthand…

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