The all-new QuietComfort Earbuds make a strong case for Bose’s best true wireless value with hallmark noise cancellation, pleasant sound, and unique features.

As of October 4, get a pair of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at Amazon for $249. That's a discount of 17% and the lowest price we've seen. The market for earbuds has gotten more than competitive over the last couple of decades.

A couple of weeks ago, I had almost every New Yorker’s waking nightmare. While riding the subway, I took my AirPods out of my pocket and the case and the buds fell into the unknown, or rather, under the seats.