 "Flying in Comfort" | 2008-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1WY2O0DWFCHDM |
| I have heard from friends how much difference it makes to have a set of Noise Canceling Headphones. My flights are 3+ hours or better. I arrive much more rested than I have in the past, add to that, the sound quality you get with Bose and you can't ask for better. I now use the headphones at work to cut down on the noise so that I can really focus on what I need to accomplish. I choose the over the ear style which helps even more than on the ear, also doesn't push directly on the ear itself.Bose® QuietComfort® 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones |
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| "Shows MP3 in its' true light" | 2008-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: ADPK37PDPQBYO |
| These are extremely comfortable. I have nothing bad to say about them, except perhaps the cost. br /br /The only real con about them is I have to re-organize my music library, because now I hear imperfections in my digital music files I haven't heard before. It's as annoying as a fly in a glass of sparkling champagne. These headphones demand music of great audio quality. |
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 "Performace yes - value no - product support no" | 2008-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1QPXQWQFL1QO |
| Received the first generation of these a couple of years ago and have generally been pleased with the performance. Have used them for flying and also great hooked up to an MP3 player/FM radio for mowing grass & blowing snow on the tractor. When the ear cushions fell apart I was disappointed to learn that they wanted $35 for a $1 item. As for the headband cushion that had also fallen apart, there is no replacement but I can "trade up" for only $100. They also won't pre-ship the replacement - you must send the old product to them first and do without until they get around to shipping the replacement. Most retailers nowadays will send a replacement first with a pre-printed label for the return so you can re-use the shipping box. I'm disappointed in this level of support for a supposedly premium product. Get with it Bose - you owe your customers more for what you charge. I'll be looking at other brands. |
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 "good for low rumbling sound" | 2008-09-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2VM61SRSHC5ZQ |
| I compare these to my previous Bose tri port and I wish I did not sell the tri ports. As far as Bose goes this is another good product made by them. The base is not as deep as the tri ports (I think because of the noise cancelation) Noise cancelation seems to work by plugging your ear some how. I feel a slight pressure discomfort when I first put them on. It does go away. The sound cancelation only works for low noises like airplanes and no different with other sounds than the tri port. I feel more secure storing these in baggage or a back pack because of the folding design. For the over all experience I recommend the tri ports unless you spend more than 50% of listening to them on an airplane. |
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| "Love My Bose" | 2008-09-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2PXCSYIDAJPYB |
| I love my Bose headphones. Makes riding on the train and walking up a very noisy street no problem at all. The roar of busses, cars, sirens and horns was very stressing. I used to arrive at my desk frazzled, bombarded by noise. It has helped so much. Thank you for the fast service. I am a very happy customer. |
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| "Great sound...YES.....great value? NO" | 2008-08-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A31E1438E64KAO |
I bought these for my GF to use on her recent trip to China. She loves them on the plane. Once she got home, I had a chance to 'test' them out. I tried mowing the lawn with them tonight and here is what I found:
Pros:
Great noise cancellation. That's a no brainer. they are built for it
Sounds great...trebble..bass...all there
Comfortable and light
Cons:
Only two volume selection: high and low. I had the Ipod volume on max and it didn't seem that loud.
Sweaty ears. Man did I sweat after taking them off. It wasn't that hot outside either. You'll get sweat all around the ear piece. I don't know if that's leather or vinyl.
Flimsy cord-the cord is very small. I was afraid I might get tangle while mowing and pull the wires apart. I wish it could slightly thicker.
OVerall a great sounding headset. I wished I had more time to research different brands before settling on the Bose. She is my princess and deserves the best!!! |
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| "WARNING - these tend to break" | 2008-08-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3NVMH8O5HF214 |
A warning to anyone who is considering purchasing the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones. My THIRD pair of QC2 headphones broke today on the plastic piece between the headband and the earpieces. The first two broke within less than one year of use and were replaced by Bose under warranty. From discussions with Bose customer service representatives, this was a very common problem with the first generation QC2 device.
My third QC2 was apparently a revision designed to solve the headband breakage issue. This one lasted two years. I called Bose Customer Service (again) to complain and was told that Bose refused to replace my headset because it was no longer under warranty. But they offered to sell me a replacement for $100. What a scam for Bose --- trying to generate a revenue stream by charging $100 a pop to replace a product with significant history of breakage.
I declined -- who wants to pay [...] every year or two for a product that in all probability will just keep breaking? I will never purchase another Bose headset ever because they are so pricey and seem to be slated to break within a year or two of use. My expectation is that a [...] headset should last much longer. I'll probably never purchase anything by Bose again. High price, so-so quality. These should have cost [...].
While intact, I enjoyed my QC2 - very comfortable and did a good job of helping tune out crying babies on airplanes and chatter in the office. But [...]is too much to pay for a product with a high probability of breaking. |
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| "Great on flights" | 2008-08-15 |
| - Reviewed By bbop |
| i was traveling a couple of times this summer and used my husband's set of headphones. They were terrific; I could not believe how mush noise they kept out. I bought myself a pair for the next trip as my husband was going with me. We will never travel again without them!!!!! |
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| "Listen Carefully" | 2008-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By cjhaughney |
I first encountered this product early in its commercial life, while flying cross country. My seat mate put his Bose headphones on with great relish, and offered me a listen. I eagerly obliged and in 30 seconds of listening, I thought: very good sound and where's the background noise? Really neat!
Months went by as I pondered the high price, whereupon I succumbed to Bose's slick marketing, and ordered a pair. After several hours of use, I became disenchanted with these headphones. First of all, these phones reduce noise, but do not cancel it. The high pitched whine of a jet engine comes through clearly, although reduced in volume. Other external noises intrude as well, reduced but hardly cancelled. A Bose dealer tested my phone's performance and deemed them to be within specification. In fairness to the Bose, it's noise cancelation works just about perfectly in a quiet, home environment, but not that well when you need it most, like on a plane. The packaging, instruction manual, and connection adapters are all top-notch.
One day I directly compared the Bose's sound fidelity to my 25-year-old pair of AKG K 240 GFs (non-noise canceling); the result: a virtual tie. The Bose had a slightly cleaner treble, but the AKG's had a slightly fuller bass and mid-range. Considering the Bose's high price, I feel that their sound quality is below that expected of a high-priced component.
Lessons learned? For a high-end audio component, research competing components, take ample time to shop and listen carefully, simultaneously comparing your final choices if possible. Consider the manufacturer's marketing claims with a grain of noise, albeit reduced. |
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| "Hurt my ears" | 2008-08-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3BA57TVG8WJE5 |
| I bought these with high expectations. I am returning them because whatever frequency is used in the noise canceling technology actually hurt my ears. I agree with other reviewers that the cover to the battery chamber is a flimsy plastic and could break off easily. Plus, closing the battery door, which should take a nanosecond, took me awhile because the fit is so tight, you have to close it in a certain way. When I did have the headphones on, they seemed to do a very good job at blocking sound. Honestly, though, I am going back to the type of ear protectors worn by hunters, they block sound VERY WELL because they are so well padded. |
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