GoKawiilBose, JBL, Sony headphones gain hidden LE Audio features via firmware updates
Bose has joined JBL and Sony in bringing LE Audio support to its flagship headphones through an over-the-air firmware update, following JBL's Tour Pro 3 update and Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds shipping with LE Audio built in. LE Audio uses the LC3 codec and a unified audio profile to merge voice and media streams, and introduces native multi-stream audio so earbuds receive signals directly rather than one relaying to the other.
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These changes could mean clearer voice quality on calls and more even battery drain between earbuds, addressing long-standing complaints with Bluetooth Classic's alternating audio profiles. As more manufacturers push LE Audio support via firmware rather than requiring new hardware, it suggests the technology could spread faster across existing devices than past Bluetooth upgrades.
- Bose updated its flagship headphones to support LE Audio via OTA firmware.
- LE Audio's LC3 codec combines voice and media profiles for better call quality.
- Native multi-stream audio in LE Audio could fix uneven earbud battery drain.
Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Earbuds — The WF-1000XM5 are among the flagship earbuds leading the LE Audio transition discussed in the article, bringing improved call clarity and more efficient audio streaming. They're a great way to experience the hands-free voice quality gains that LC3 and TMAP enable over older Bluetooth Classic profiles.
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