The thing I've liked the most about the Bose I had was the very solid and yet somehow lightweight build. They're also very comfortable.
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Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones Leaked Ahead of Impending Launch
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And weight. I have the APM as well and while I love them across the board they are rather heavy. I've gotten accustomed to it after 6 months, but you can never really forget they're on your head.
I'm so happy I sold these Bose QC-700 and bought the new AirPods Max. The Bose were terrible. After having had all of the Bose NC headsets the 700 were the worst. Sliding of the head because of bad materials, mistakingly pressing the buttons etc.etc. When I had the 700 for 2 weeks I already wished I had never sold my QC35 for them.
But now I'm the proud owner of AirPods Max (and Pro's) and very happy.
But now I'm the proud owner of AirPods Max (and Pro's) and very happy.
Hmm interesting. I used to have the QC35. I 'upgraded' to the NC700s (not really sure why) and regretted it slightly. As headphones, they're broadly the same. Personally I think the NC700s are a bit more stylish (as if that really matters) but I found the controls on the QC35s vastly superior. Switching between devices was a cinch. To be honest, I may switch to the QC45s at some point.
I was thinking about the Sony XM4 for an overseas trip I'm taking next year, but now that Bose is finally upgrading the QC, I have a choice to make. I can't afford the APM, unfortunately.
Design change would have been welcomed. I think I got the QC35's when they first came out around 2016/17?
Have not had an issue since my release day unit. They are battered though, been through hell and back. I was looking to upgrade to the Bose N700 but was holding fire for AirPods Max. Got them, hated them. Back to QC35.
Reasons why Max do not work for me
- Feels like I'm wearing a brick on my head due to weight
- They are so firkin ugly.
Why Max will work for me soon.
- V2 will come out and smash it out the park
How do I know?
- Apple V1 always suck V2 comes and does some crazy things.
The best thing about this model is the foldable design, but also the cups wear and tear is bad.
it all comes down 35/45 vs 700 (plastic vs aluminum)
it all comes down 35/45 vs 700 (plastic vs aluminum)
It's also useful to see other options that sit between the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max price-wise, particularly wired headphones that might be able to take advantage of lossless audio in Apple Music. I'm in the market for a replacement for my Beats Studio 3s and don't feel comfortable with the AirPods Max price point in a year when I've already upgraded my iPad and plan to upgrade my phone. Any product that helps readers leverage the capabilities of the Apple ecosystem seems like it should be worthy of mention. You have the option to just keep scrolling if you feel otherwise.
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Ear cups on my wired QC25 disintegrated after less than a year of not very frequent use. Never again.
My QC35s stopped working completely a few months ago. They are only 5 years old. Paranoid about getting another QC.
While I'm not a Bose fan overall, I purchased a pair of QC35 II 2.5 years ago and have been quite happy with them. At the time I compared them to the Sony's and liked the more balanced sound of the Bose, the physical buttons and they were more comfortable. I did replace the ear cups a year ago because I wear them in the gym and even though the originals were still in good shape they were getting kind of rank. The 3rd party replacements I used were cheap and feel just as good as the OEM.
Been using my QC35 for 4.5 years.
They are comfortable
The mic works great
No power switch issues ever
Battery life has always been impressive
Bluetooth connectivity has been solid
The ear cups are just now wearing out
They look good enough when pulling them out of the case
Oh, and the noise canceling works flawlessly while working in a somewhat noisy lab every day
I still think they were expensive, but that’s my only complaint…and maybe the non removable battery that I haven’t felt the need to remove anyway
If I needed new headphones I would likely get these new 45s
…begin everyone telling me how wrong I am about my opinion.
They are comfortable
The mic works great
No power switch issues ever
Battery life has always been impressive
Bluetooth connectivity has been solid
The ear cups are just now wearing out
They look good enough when pulling them out of the case
Oh, and the noise canceling works flawlessly while working in a somewhat noisy lab every day
I still think they were expensive, but that’s my only complaint…and maybe the non removable battery that I haven’t felt the need to remove anyway
If I needed new headphones I would likely get these new 45s
…begin everyone telling me how wrong I am about my opinion.
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I'm still using my QC15s which I bought in 2010 and I own a pair of Beoplay H95s. The main reason I keep going back to the QC15s is that they are so easy to wear because they are extremely light and their sound is very easy on the ears.
I'm not the person you were responding to, but a more "modern" design would eliminate (or greatly alter) the curve from the earpiece body to the ear pad, as this detail is unnecessary, would flatten the outside of the earpiece (see Sony's design, for example), and would deemphasize the logos (which themselves are rather dated). In short, there is a fair amount that could be done to these if style is a priority. (You're not wrong about the headband, either, but it's a different product at that point.)
That said, the existing design is utilitarian, and that's not unlike other Bose products. They've never been the most stylish company, but these work well, the buttons exist and are about where people expect them, and most users report that they are comfortable and unfussy. Those are also aspects of design, and they are important. While I think it would be possible for Bose to achieve both objectives (improving the appearance of these headphones without wrecking what people like about them), their apparent choice to stick with what works is not necessarily a bad one for their market.
I’m done with Bose, cant compare to APM. I moved from QC35 to APM and the difference is huge to me and the game changer is spatial audio since I watch a lot of TV and movies on my devices, haven’t had another set of headphones I’ve been more satisfied with.
I purchased the QC35 ii last year. I tried on a few headphones, but the comfort of the Bose was unbeatable. For someone who wears them hours at a time, this was very important. USB-C is a nice improvement.
I wonder what Bluetooth version it’ll use. 5.1? 5.2?
I wonder what Bluetooth version it’ll use. 5.1? 5.2?
I just bought QC35's last Thursday - I think I'll just roll with it and not bother returning them. I'd love USB-C as that jives more with my current tech, but I think I'll just stick with these as they were on sale.
Huh, so not just me then…. Good to know.
My iPad started losing audio. Eventually I figured out it was because it was somehow connecting to my Bose QC I’s buried in the back of the closet. I hadn’t used those for months because, well, no traveling, but they turned themselves on. After blaming everyone else I could find for ”going through my stuff”, it became clear that they were just turning themselves on. I’m assuming the battery is swelling behind the switch.
Too bad Bose didn’t announce these a little earlier. When it looked like I might start traveling again (psych! thanks Delta!), I decided to replace them— figured I’d give the APMs a try since their noise cancelling is supposed to be fantastic. I wasn’t disappointed and hung on to them. So far they’re fine for a few hours here and there around the house, hopefully they’ll remain comfortable for long haul flights.
The one thing I wish the APMs did as well as the QC35s is fold up. They take too much space in a bag.
