Did not own the BOSE long enough as i hated the sound of them. I wear it at home. May earn an extra star if it proves its durability over time. these are not good quality especially if you want to swim with them. I initially got them for an outdoor wedding and had no trouble in them, but I was sitting a lot so I figured it may have been a fluke. Every skin type is different, and what doesnt work for me may work for you! Build quality is robust. ConnectivityIt connects automatically as soon as you swicth on the phones bluetooth. They are a beautiful navy satin and zip up the back. 5, cursing myself as I did it, expecting them to arrive and have to be sent back straight away.