Expensive, but well worth it!!! | Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones

Quality & comfort - no compromise from Bose | Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones

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	• Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones BOSE BOSE average customer review:based on 115 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

My decision to go with the QC 3 instead of QC2 (or another brand entirely)

Just bought my QC3 yesterday and wanted to share my thought process. For starters, I'm an average consumer. No specially trained ear and not using it for studio purposes. I care about quality, sound and look. I live in NYC and the noise from the subway, traffic and city life were enough for me to buy a pair of noise cancelling headphones. Went with Bose because they are a premier name and brand. I know that they stand behind their product. Plus, you can always find retailers who carry the products so you can test them out in the stores before buying etc.

First, sound from the noise-cancelling versus regular headphones were astonishing. Really superior sound and QC'a literally create a small sound vacumm and reduces background noise dramatically.

Second, between the QC2 and the QC3, go for the QC3 and here's why, for $50 more, you get:
1) NEWER PRODUCT - the satisfaction of knowing that you bought the latest technology to date
2) GREENER - you are getting a rechargeable battery (vs. triple A's that costs money to buy and constantly replace... not to mention, tossing batteries isn't environmentally friendly). QC3 also comes with the charger, that's plus the cost of not constantly replacing your battery is worth more than the $50
3) WEIGHT - QC3 is lighter than the QC2
4) COMFORT - It doesn't go over your ear like the QC2 (great for people who wear glasses). Plus even without the over the ear design, the QC3 still creates a vacumm to block out noise without the headphones being so large that it will press against the frams of my glasses (hard to cope with when you are on a 12+ hour flight)
5) LOOK - the shape of the QC3 looks better around your head. Look carefully, the QC2 has this unattractive slight bulge where the headpiece sticks further out than in the QC2. For a girl like me, I thought the QC2 made it look more masculine, bulky and "street tough". The QC3 definitely has a more streamlined look

I bought my QC3 from the Bose store in SOHO. Without the benefit of speaking to their reps and trying the products, I probably would have just bought the $125 regular headphones (which is why I'm sharing my review with you all who may not have a Bose store where you are). These are pricey but an investment. I'm really looking forward to creating a sanctuary for myself and tuning out in my QC3's.

After using this product a bit longer, if there are any negatives, I'll be sure to provide an update.

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Expensive, but well worth it!!!

The Quiet Comfort 3 is a must for the frequent traveler. Try the QC2 first, because you might prefer over the ear as opposed to on ear. It gets wearisome after 3-4 hours, but take a break and you'll be glad you purchased these. The lesser expensive brands will end up costing a lot more in convenience and ear rumble!

Quality & comfort - no compromise from Bose

I have been using these headphones for over an year now and have done lot of air-travel, both domestic & international. Bose sound quality is the best, without any second thoughts. I own Bose PC speakers and couldn't settle on anything else when it came to headphones.

The high-price was surely a concern, even for a few months after I got these ($375 for headphone..why ..???), but with the quality of sound and the comfort in use during air-travel made it worth. However, I feel that these are not good for everyday use like in gym etc, but are superb for those who travel a lot, either airplane, trains or buses.

Battery life is amazing and it just goes on and on. I have taken direct 15 hr flights and it never ran out of charge. Note that, I did not used it for 15 hrs continuously, but did for more than 6-7 hrs. Headphones come in a nice case with an extension cable and connectors for multiple headphone jacks.

So, if you have decided to buy these but are holding because of price, I'd recommend to go ahead and order them. Save somewhere else as these headphones will prove their worth.

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QC3 vs QC2 & Bose Customer Service

I didn't intend to buy the QC3s, I was perfectly happy with the QuietComfort 2 headphones I had owned for just shy of 3 years, and used for hours almost daily at work. Unfortunately, about a month ago, the left earcup began cutting out, and a few small bits of plastic began flaking off where the earcup attaches to the headband. Naturally, I emailed bose, expecting a quote to have them fixed (they obviously weren't under warranty anymore.) I was told that they were not user or factory serviceable, but I would have the option to receive a new pair of QC2s for $50 or QC3s for $150 - an opportunity I jumped on. I've had them for about 2 weeks now.

When I originally dished out the $250 for my QC2s, I swore I would never switch back to an on the ear headphone... but I've since changed my mind. I now realize that I liked what I perceived to be better sound isolation; but the QC2's design really doesn't seem to do much in the way of noise cancellation, because the QC3 is undoubtedly quieter. Wearing these turned on without listening to music makes almost any kind of continuous, undertone-like sound around you disappear (like a fan, or office sounds, or a plane engine), while making everything else quiet enough to ignore (like phones or crying babies.) Add music and you can literally enter another dimension (which can be good or bad, especially at work.)

Why do I now prefer the QC3s to the QC2s? I think it's just a preference thing - some people will always like one, some people will always like the other. Personally, I prefer that the QC3s feel a little cooler and a little lighter since there is less actual contact with your ears/face.

With regard to physical quality, I think Bose makes a great product, well worth the cash. That being said, my old TriPort headphones and the pair of QC2s I mentioned above both had the same flaw - the plastic that makes up most of the headphone's structure seems to be prone to eventual stress fracture. I was so good to my headphones... always kept them in their case, was careful to never apply pressure in the wrong direction, but both pairs I've owned thus far have succumbed to the same problem. While the plastic breaking wasn't why I got rid of the QC2s, I could tell it was just the beginning. The fact of the matter is that all headphones are bent just the littlest bit out of their natural position when worn correctly, and this constant pressure is just enough, over time, to cause failure.
The people at Bose were so easy to deal with, so helpful, and gave me such a great deal, that I'm only more likely to stick with bose headphones, because I feel like I'll be taken care of (even though the QC3s appear to be made from the exact same type of plastic.)

My only gripe is that I prefer being able to use a standard AAA battery in the QC2s. Sure, the battery on the QC3s really does last around 25 hours as advertised (in my experience), but I fear the day I'm stuck on a plane with a dead battery. I'll probably invest in a second rechargeable battery.

So, which should you buy? I think that your preference for an on the ear or around the ear version is what matters most. Aside from the QC3s stronger noise canceling capabilities and rechargeable battery, they have comparable audio quality.

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QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones deliver acclaimed Bose® performance in a compact, on-ear design. Just slip them on and experience full-spectrum noise reduction that fades unwanted sounds into the background. Rich, clear audio reveals nuances you might have previously missed. And a lightweight, comfortable fit offers hours of listening enjoyment. It's a unique combination of benefits available only from Bose. On-ear QC3 headphones match the noise reduction and audio quality benefits of our around-ear QC2 headphones. Wear them when you fly, and you'll notice a dramatic decrease in engine roar the moment you turn them on. Connect your MP3, DVD or CD player, or listen to the in-flight movie. You'll hear audio detail and clarity you may have never experienced before. When you just want to create a sanctuary for yourself, simply remove the detachable cord and enjoy the benefits of untethered noise reduction. Use QC3 headphones at home or at the office and notice unwanted distractions fading softly into the background. An optional Cell Connect cable also lets you use your QC3 headphones with most music-enabled mobile phones. Of course, no headphones will eliminate all noise. But proprietary Bose noise reduction and audio technologies work together to make almost any listening experience more rewarding with QC3 headphones. And when you're done listening, the earcups fold flat for compact storage in a slim carrying case. For added convenience, QC3 headphones are powered by a rechargeable battery with approximately 25 hours of run time. Both the battery and a wall-socket charger are included with your purchase.

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