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Review: QuietComfort 35 Headphones Prove Bose Won't Miss the Headphone Jack
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I've watched things on Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and various other places, and I have yet to notice any lag or delay in audio playback.
I waited for this noise canceling wireless headphones for so long when it finally happened from Bose I bought it the week after release and never been so happy it works as it says on the box. Just love how much noise it blocks especially my mother screaming for something from me 
I've had these for a few months now and absolutely love them. I take the subway and bus a lot to work and the noise cancelling in these is phenomenal for making everything quiet so the focus is on the music I'm listening to. They're really comfortable too and the battery life is accurately rated at 20 hours for wireless.
I've always preferred a "faster, exciting headphone" like the Beats Studio 2.0 but these have a lot of punch and clarity. By far my favourite headphones.
I've always preferred a "faster, exciting headphone" like the Beats Studio 2.0 but these have a lot of punch and clarity. By far my favourite headphones.
Price is around 430 USD (incl. tax), (converted from local currency) here.
I think if I spent a grand on an iPhone, I could just as well spend another half grand on these headphones.
The real "problem" is that I've got the QC25 already. I would need to sell those quickly, before they lose too much value.
I think if I spent a grand on an iPhone, I could just as well spend another half grand on these headphones.
The real "problem" is that I've got the QC25 already. I would need to sell those quickly, before they lose too much value.
I'm waiting for one more generation of bose wireless earphones and then I'll grab them. Figured apple will drive some innovation in battery life quality.
What I'd like to see for redesigned Studios is lightning support for wired mode. That way the noise cancelling can be powered by the iPhone instead of the internal battery. As it is currently, once the internal battery dies in the Studio 2.0s they're a paperweight.
What do you mean by reapairing process? There are many BT headphones that can be paired with multiple devices, and will then automatically reconnect to each of them. The only little inconvenience is when more than one of the paired devices are nearby and the headphones are currently connected to one of them. In that case you first have to disconnect from the current device in order to be able to connect to another. This seems to be what can be automated when using the Airpods.
Found these to be really uninspired and lacking. Yes, everything was clean but everything just felt flat. No life to the music at all. Since music is all about emotion, why do these sound good to people? Each to their own I guess. Super plasticky too. Feel VERY cheap.
To all the readers out there considering the Bose QC35. Do yourself a favour and compare against the new Sennheiser PXC550 headphones. They are $50 more expensive, but the sound quality is exceptionally better if you listen to "bassy" music, especially at higher volumes. The noise cancellation is just as good as the Bose also, as well as the battery life, comfort etc...
The QC35's can't handle the bass at any volume greater than 70%(ish), and the bass starts to "pop". The good news is that with decent noise cancellation its rare that you need the volume this high.
Don't believe me? Find a store and compare them yourself. I first discovered the issue in this article from The Verge http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/21/1...tooth-wireless-headphones-quietcomfort-flawed before comparing myself and buying the Sennheisers. Mods, please forgive me if i'm not meant to post links to other sites.
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The QC35's can't handle the bass at any volume greater than 70%(ish), and the bass starts to "pop". The good news is that with decent noise cancellation its rare that you need the volume this high.
Don't believe me? Find a store and compare them yourself. I first discovered the issue in this article from The Verge http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/21/1...tooth-wireless-headphones-quietcomfort-flawed before comparing myself and buying the Sennheisers. Mods, please forgive me if i'm not meant to post links to other sites.
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I meant in terms of wired mode (like the Bose headphones here). So it'd be like the Solo 3's where its 40 hours of wireless battery and unlimited with the cord.
That's exactly what I'm referring to. My current PowerBeats2 headphones are paired to my iPhone and Mac (my watch as well before it was lost). Gets pretty annoying having to fish out my phone from my pocket to turn off bluetooth just so I can pair the headphones with my Mac while on the train. Then wait for them to 'unpair' from my Mac so I can re-enable BT on my iPhone and have it repair (which I'm only able to get done by powering off/on the headphones).
Another situation is when I have it paired to my phone and want it to switch over to my watch (for a run). Hate disabling BT on my phone as it would then lose connectivity to my watch.
Just a lot of inconveniences when you're completely sold on the Apple ecosystem, and the W1 chip resolves them perfectly (based on what was advertised, so only time will tell if it works that well).
Agreed. If they make a wireless version of the QC20, with the noise cancelling and all, in the form factor of two earbuds connected by a wire around back with button controls (similar to the Beats X form factor), I will buy them right away, even for $350 or whatever.
However, I am not a fan of the look of the new QC30. The whole neck-band form-factor just looks clunky to me. Also, it's not portable - not something I can quickly scrunch up and throw in my pocket.
[doublepost=1474322738][/doublepost]I've been using these since July. They came out in June 2016 and they are amazing. I've already said goodbye to the ancient headphone jack technology. Moving forward with great tunes!
With the controversial absence of a headphone jack on the iPhone 7 now a reality, accessory companies are busily churning out wireless alternatives, and that's as true of Bose as it is of other big audio brands.
Its latest QuietComfort 35 over-the-ear headphones ($350) are a wireless version of the company's flagship premium QC25 cans ($300), seen by some as offering the best active noise-cancelling in the business.
The QC35's retain the same established design and patented ANC smarts, so as an owner of a pair of original QuietComfort 25 headphones, I was interested to see how the new Bluetooth model compared.
Design and Features
The box that the QC35's come in is reminiscent of the QC25's, and the included compact travel case that the cans fold up into boasts the same assured sturdiness. You get a thinner 1.2 meter lead for wired connections, a micro-USB to USB-A charging cable, and the same airline adapter is also included.
Taking the QC35 cans out though and weighing them against the wired model, it's clear the transition to Bluetooth meant the QC35's had to put on a little weight - 115 grams' worth, to be exact, for a total of 309g. So what brings the added heft?
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I think that's a bit hyperbolic. There are still far more new devices with microUSB than with USB-C. Indeed, USB-C is still very rare, especially on accessories.
I hate using the word "Cans" for Earphones. It spacks of someone trying too hard to be pretentious and "hipster." Just call it earphones or headsets!
I really want to try the Sennheiser before the QC. I tested the QC at BestBuy and I was impressed by the ANC. The sounds was very good too. I had few Sennheisers in my lifetime and they were all great. I hope the PXC can get a close ANC as the Bose.
A number of replies on this thread highlight why I don't like Apples decision at all (not that they are going to change it).
- Bluetooth versions of headphones/earpods are more expensive.
- Bluetooth earpods and headphones have no uniform charging cables- even in a non-Apple ecosystem. Adapter.
- MacBooks, iMacs, and Airbooks do not have lightning ports. Want to use your $300 plus dollar wired headphones on both an iPhone 7 and your computer (of any type) then you have to buy an adapter.
- There is about to be a new version of bluetooth released. It hasn't been released yet, but this new version will be more expensive than current versions. Both bluetooth devices would need to have this new version to get the benefits that the new version promises. You may buy something today that 3 months from now is obviously second rate.
- On some products it's hard to find out what revision of bluetooth they have.
- There has been discussion about 'lag' with bluetooth. This would put movies/YouTube out of sync with video.
- I have seen claims that the sound is 'just as good as wired headphones', but no claims, backed by evidence that I have seen in print or video- that it is better.
For all of you talking about noise cancelling, I recommend in-ears with custom tips from ACS. It's what all the music professionals use. I have them on my monitor in-ears and they blow anything else away! Not cheap but well worth it and the tips can be used on other in-ears (if you don't customise to a particular set).
And no batteries are required!
And no batteries are required!
