boAt BassHeads 100 Furious Red Wired Earphones with Mic

boAt BassHeads 100 Furious Red Wired Earphones with Mic

The boAt BassHeads 100 in Furious Red is a wired in-ear earphone set built around 10mm dynamic drivers and boAt Signature Sound. It connects through a standard 3.5mm plug, so it works directly with phones, tablets, laptops and players that have a headphone socket, with no Bluetooth pairing and no battery to charge. An in-line microphone and multifunction control handle calls and playback, making this a simple, ready-to-use earphone for daily music, video and conversation.

Key features

• 10mm dynamic drivers with boAt Signature Sound
• Frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz
• Standard 3.5mm wired connection with a 1.2 metre cable
• In-line microphone for hands-free calls
• Multifunction in-line control for playback and call handling on compatible devices
• Furious Red finish
• Passive sound isolation from the in-ear fit

Sound and drivers

The 10mm dynamic drivers are tuned for the bass-led balance the BassHeads name describes: low frequencies with clear weight and impact, over a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz that covers the full audible range. Sensitivity is rated at 92dB and impedance at 16 ohms, a combination that portable devices drive easily, so phones and laptops reach normal listening levels without strain. The result is a lively presentation suited to pop, hip-hop, electronic music, film soundtracks and the bass lines in everyday playlists, while vocals and dialogue stay intelligible for podcasts and video.

Fit and passive isolation

As an in-ear design, the BassHeads 100 relies on the ear tip seal for both comfort and sound. A tip that sits snugly in the ear canal holds the earpieces in place during a commute or a walk, improves the consistency of the bass, and provides passive isolation by reducing the amount of outside noise reaching the ear. This is physical isolation rather than active noise cancellation, so the earphones do not need power and the listener keeps some awareness of the surroundings. Trying the supplied tip sizes and settling on the one that seals without pressure is the single most effective step for getting the intended sound from any in-ear earphone, including this one.

Microphone and controls

The in-line microphone supports hands-free calls on compatible devices, picking up speech for phone calls, video meetings and voice notes. The multifunction control on the cable handles the everyday actions listeners use most, such as playing and pausing music and answering or ending calls, with the exact button behaviour depending on the connected device and its headset support. A long press can bring up the voice assistant on supported phones. Keeping controls on the cable means the phone itself can stay in a pocket or bag through most of a journey or a working session.

Compatibility and daily use

Any device with a 3.5mm headset socket can drive the BassHeads 100 directly, including older phones, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, handheld consoles and audio players. Devices that have only a USB Type-C or Lightning socket need a suitable audio adapter that supports both playback and microphone use, since a charging cable cannot carry analogue audio. The wired link keeps audio in sync with video and games, and the 1.2 metre cable gives enough reach for a phone in a pocket or a laptop across a desk. Coil the cable loosely when storing the earphones and avoid pulling on the wire at the plug, and the BassHeads 100 will stay a reliable everyday set.