Used Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones Sandstone

2025-07-12T20:00:00

This is my second BOSE QC headphones. I purchased the 2nd after the first were lost on a trip out west. I tried to use earplugs until I got the replacements but they just did not cut out the background noise. I use them in restaurants and other public places. While they allow the voice band through, all of the background noise is gone and I am much more comfortable reading with them on.

magi

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2025-07-11T20:00:00

I've had multiple brands of headphones over the years (Beats, Marshall). In terms of sound quality, Bose are the best. The only negative aspect is: when you have these around your neck while not in use, if you do not either switch off power or switch from aware mode to quiet mode... you get a lot of high pitch feedback. Not the end of the world, minor point. Support issue: I wanted to add the insurance coverage after receiving the headphones. I had also purchased the QuietComfort earbuds and wanted to add coverage for both products. I was told you can only add coverage during the initial purchase at checkout. The solution was to return the products and repurchase including insurance. This is inconvenient, so I did not bother. A better solution would be to give the owner up to 60 days to add coverage, like Apple does. 30 days, 14 days, 7 days.... any grace period is better than nothing.

capnmorgan

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2025-07-11T20:00:00

Bought these because earbuds irritate my ear canals. Didn't think I would love them this much. Last time I used quiet comfort headphones was gen 1 way back in the day, they've become SO much better! I absolutely am blown away by the ANC features and "wind mode".

AzureDragon

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2025-07-11T20:00:00

This is the first time I've bought headphones, and I just plug them in and listen to music. These are very comfortable headphones, and the sound is great.

Bl00nde

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2025-07-11T20:00:00

Good quality headphones. Happy with them but find them a bit quiet. Some thumping loudness would allow 5 stars

ElvisLover

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2025-07-08T20:00:00

The headphone sound and noise suppression are fantastic. But I don't like not getting an in-the-box operating manual. The idea having to depend on the internet and scanning codes for setup information is irritating. Say in 3 yrs from now, if I have an issue or question with the headphones, I want to go directly to the hands-on written operating manual. Maybe not having an in-box manual is the future. Could it be that today's youth can't read or comprehend detailed written information?

GoodGuy

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2025-07-08T20:00:00

You must buy these! They are so incredibly comfortable, I can wear them for hours without issue. I love the difference between the active and quiet modes. I've been using AirPods for years but wanted to try noise cancelling headphones for when I listen to audiobooks or just need some "quiet" after a busy day with the kids. These are game changer and the chilled lilac color is beautiful.

Cheeks03

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2025-07-08T20:00:00

I want to start off by saying that this is not a sponsored review and are my own thoughts after using several brands over the years. From sony b&o bowers and many more. Bose did it again. Imo nothing beats the NC and comfort of bose headphones. QC headphones far exceeded my expectations for the price and if you can find it on discounts just go for it. Bose is an audio company first, known worldwide for the NC performance and also aviation headsets. I would also say that their product support and after sales support is the best in the world similar to if not better than Apple. Just go for it and try it out. It's one of the best purchases that I have ever made. Thank you Bose ??. Hope you continue innovating and leading the pack of next generation ANC premium audio products.

Adhgnis

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2025-07-07T20:00:00

I bought this about 2 months ago after saving some money and I will admit this was worth the save the build quality is excellent and the sound quality is like nothing I have ever had before the battery life is amazing and I love how the case comes with an aux cord which give a lot of versatility amongst many devices if you are decided on which headphone to buy and this is in your list I would get this and your questions about this or the ultra version it's better to but this one for a 100$ less you only get a small battery life diffrence and comfort it is worth it if you have the money but you don't need to save even more for the ultra

LARamsFan2025

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2025-07-07T20:00:00

Great sound quality headphones. The only thing I don't like about them is the quality of the material of the ear cups. I think it will probably disintegrate over time. A more durable material would be appreciated.

pbw58

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2025-07-07T20:00:00

never received my order and Bose is refusing to refund me. Tracking shows they canceled my delivery and routed the package back to them and it was delivered back on 6/30.

mayapapaya

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2025-07-06T20:00:00

Headband keeps slipping off with any type of movement

DC

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2025-07-06T20:00:00

Horrible static coming from right speaker. I called it in the tech helped me but the static didn't go away so he is sending me a new pair and I mailed those back.

Pink L.

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2025-07-06T20:00:00

Sound is awesome, love them. The only downside is that they slide off my head while Im at the gym... which is a hue bummer :(

Good h.

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2025-07-04T20:00:00

I really like these. The petal pink color is so pretty too. I wish the equalizer was a little more customizable but still very happy.

mled

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2025-07-04T20:00:00

Bought these at the airport on the way home and have never had a more pleasant flight! Noise cancellation was great.

Rossmac1888

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2025-07-03T20:00:00

I upgraded from my 2017 Around Ear II and what a HUGE difference in sound. I really love the quiet features that you can turn off and on, and adjust. I bought the pink one (petal) and I just wish it was pinker, like the ads. Its lighter than i thought it would be.

Laura

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2025-07-02T20:00:00

I bought these a few weeks ago and I love them so far! The pink color is amazing I hope they make it permanent so more pink girlies can appreciate them!

Bunny

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2025-07-01T20:00:00

It was time to upgrade on a 6+ year old quiet comfort headphones. Love the Bluetooth connection that easily goes between my phone and iPad.

Sky 1.

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2025-07-01T20:00:00

I love these headphones, they look nice and sound great. The only caveat is that your ears will get warm after half an hour but that is the price you pay for wanting noise-cancelling headphones. Overall, if you want headphones for travel that don't disturb others and also give you an immersive experience, you will not find many better. At least not at this price-point.

David92

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2025-06-28T20:00:00

These headphones are great. Comfort-wise, these are probably the best you're going to get. The head strap is great, equipped with slightly firm cushioning, so it doesn't automatically hit the hard plastic. The ear cushions are fantastic, being very soft but firm enough to hold their shape, allowing them to stay on your head. In addition, the earcups are excellent as they have a contoured frame, with a very deep spot near the back to accommodate the shape of the ear. Overall, I have not had any problems with these, besides the fact that they aren't very breathable, which for me causes a little bit of sweating on hot days and some mild heat, however, not enough to bug me after hours of listening. However, the seal that these earcups carry, while good on their own, is limited when wearing headphones, likely due to the weak clamping force as these headphones are slightly looser. While this helps in comfort, it can affect ANC performance as well as bass response, in my case, a noticeable but small amount, when wearing glasses. ANC-wise, these are exceptional. It tones down the lower frequency of sounds (hums of an engine, footsteps) really well (however, this is probably due to the seal created by the headphones). When it comes to vocals and higher-pitched sounds like birds chirping, it is exceptionally well, just barely hearing what's going on in the best case scenario. Added on with music at a relative 30-40% volume (these do get pretty loud), and you will hear nothing at all and become completely isolated. However, like my previous complaint, I would want to see either memory foam-based earcups or something alike to allow for glasses wearers to enjoy the full capabilities of the ANC performance on these headphones, as the clamping force and the soft earcups allow for some sound leak to get through, which dampens the effect. Transparency mode is probably the weakest strength, if it is at all. While trying them for the first time is alright, if anyone talks to you on your left or right side, it will sound surprisingly bassy, and also, shockingly, really quiet. Not only that, rubbing the microphones on the earcups by accident makes a really loud noise, which distracts from the audio, and can be pretty painful. In some cases, I do like the transparency because it is much quieter than other headphones, allowing me to listen to music whilst understanding my surroundings, but quiet is quiet, and these are quite frankly unacceptable. I would prefer either a much louder transparency mode that is more tuned to accurately depict voices coming through than this mode. I am shocked by the fact that there is no adaptive mode of some sort, automatically tuning out loud noises but still bringing in voices nearby. Other than that, besides the quiet performance of transparency mode and the lackluster audio quality from the microphones in aid, these are still fairly well when it comes to understanding your environment; each sound is discernible and identifiable with great surround, so you can pinpoint where sounds are coming from quickly. Audio quality-wise, whilst this is subjective, there are some notes I want to point out. For one, the out-of-the-box EQ is pretty bassy, but not in a way that drowns out other sounds. This type of bass is pretty deep and warm-sounding, something you can feel without distorting the rest of the audio. The vocals are also pretty nice, but I feel it is less prioritized with this sound signature, providing more of a V-curve than anything, being mostly quiet, but not drowned out, just reduced in decibels. The instrumentals, however, are nice and separated, allowing you to understand the uniqueness of every instrument being played. In simple terms, these are a pretty nice pair of warm-sounding headphones, with emphasized bass with lower mids (vocals) than I would like. In terms of distortion, there practically is none; everything you listen to is pretty much crystal clear. However, if you're buying these headphones wanting to customize the EQ settings, the selection is very basic, with just bass, treble, and mids, with either +10 or -10 maximum/minimum on all 3 bands. This is very limited, and I would like to see this improve. If you are looking for these headphones to sound more balanced, just like I do, I would suggest setting the bass EQ to -3, the mids EQ to +4, as well as the treble EQ to +4. Portability-wise, these are great, and not much is added. Comes with a nice hard case; however, I wish the pocket had more friction, as items can slide out, but there's not much here. Headphones stay in their shape well, and the case holds them very well, almost like packing foam. These headphones are also all-matte/plastic, so small scratches you see can be rubbed straight off, and these materials also aid in their pretty lightweight, allowing for some more comfort. Smaller tidbits: the 2-device multipoint connection is nice, responsive, and quick, just requires that both devices have the Bose app installed. The Bluetooth version is 5.1, nice, but I would've expected a modern 5.3 considering the newer phone lineup, but it doesn't at all affect audio quality. The battery can last me multiple days, even listening for 4-5 hours a day, sometimes more, sometimes less. The headphones charge relatively quickly, roughly 2-3 hours for a full charge. The audio quality through an audio jack is uncustomizable (the base profile) unless you turn off standby (within the app) and set the mode to Bluetooth on the switch. The media controls are convenient and easy to use.

spec43

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2025-06-28T20:00:00

I am LOVING these headphones! I can't stand having anything in my ears, and already have the Bose open earbuds which I love. I wanted a noise cancelling pair for the gym. I can't believe how perfect they are! They are pretty, which is nice, but more importantly they seal out any sounds when I have them on noise cancelling. They do get hot, but I don't mind that. I like them so much I use them at work and other places as well. EXCELLENT purchase!

morticia

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2025-06-28T20:00:00

I have been wanting a pair of good headphones for so long but could never decide on one because the colors weren't my favorite. But upon bose releasing the petal pink version of these headphones, I knew I had to buy!! I love the quality so much and the noise cancelation works so well! I love the shade of pink and the battery life is so good!

daze

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2025-06-27T20:00:00

I'm usually not a headphone person because they're so heavy, but these are so light they never hurt my head or my ears. I love that you can customize the base middle and treble on the app and make your own noise cancellation settings based on your location or activity. Also, the battery last for forever.

Zozobear

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2025-06-25T20:00:00

Love'em! Great sound, great features. Decent battery. Myriad of colors. Comfortable.

Dustoff54

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2025-06-24T20:00:00

Very happy just learning how to use it and I love the color

Shar

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2025-06-23T20:00:00

I really enjoy it. It has fantastic sound. Recommended! ??????

Kalexl07

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2025-06-21T20:00:00

I ordered this a month ago and I'm so happy with my new earphones. LOVE the white color. I've had several Bose products over many years & your quality and ease of using them is still top quality!

Music M.

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2025-06-18T20:00:00

I don't like this color blue. They did exchange my old Bose Headphone set for new ones but the old midnight blue was much nicer. And, I although I love my headphones, they are not 100% noise cancelling.

Preachy

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2025-06-16T20:00:00

I've only had my headphones for a week and there not to bad. I miss the volume slide with your finger on the right side of the headset but I am getting used to the extra hours of listening with the great battery it has. Altogether I'm really liking them a lot. I will return for more.

Stevej

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