Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones

sunny2004 · 09-05-2017 01:28PM

asteroids over berlin wrote: »

hmm am i alone here, i can't wear my 35's all day, yes they are comfortable but the actual noise cancellation sensation/feeling makes me want to give my ears a rest after a while - almost as if, if i don't take them off i will freak out! weird. great headphones in moderation though

Have you tried switching off the noise cancelling for a bit and then back on ?

CantGetNoSleep · 09-05-2017 02:15PM

Can you do that on the QC35s?

sunny2004 · 09-05-2017 02:36PM

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Can you do that on the QC35s?

only wired it would seem

darragh o meara · 09-05-2017 03:28PM

asteroids over berlin wrote: »

hmm am i alone here, i can't wear my 35's all day, yes they are comfortable but the actual noise cancellation sensation/feeling makes me want to give my ears a rest after a while - almost as if, if i don't take them off i will freak out! weird. great headphones in moderation though

I got that a few times when I used them first but it ceased after a few days.

Withrax · 09-05-2017 04:33PM

The silver ones are €280 on amazon.de right now

PaddyFagan · 09-05-2017 09:30PM

Withrax wrote: »

The silver ones are €280 on amazon.de right now

Finally caved - after being close multiple times since December.... :cool:

Paddy

PS Parcel Motel seems to work out slightly cheaper between the VAT difference and the postage being a little less.

Baby01032012 · 10-05-2017 09:46AM

Im hoping there will be a Bose QC 35 waiting for me when i wake up tomorrow morning...for my birthday!

iLander · 10-05-2017 01:43PM

Withrax wrote: »

The silver ones are €280 on amazon.de right now

It's coming up €299 for me. Is it over?

sunny2004 · 10-05-2017 01:46PM

Lauras5839 wrote: »

........Also for those still wanting the QC 35s they're 299 with amazon.de right now https://www.amazon.de/Bose-QuietComfort-kabellose-Kopfh%C3%B6rer-schwarz/dp/B01E3SNO1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493828527&sr=8-1&keywords=bose+qc35

Pulled the trigger on these, they are on my head as I type. Thank you.. Now need to find a dedicated music player as I dont want to use my phone.

Lauras5839 · 10-05-2017 05:34PM

iLander wrote: »

It's coming up €299 for me. Is it over?

Make sure you're selecting the silver colour, it's showing as 279 for me

Pivot Eoin · 11-05-2017 07:48AM

J.pilkington wrote: »

Way too expensive;
- warranty would be questionable / pain for new owner to use

- They are not the model features on this deal

- your add is misleading as you have found the most expensive store to compare to

- you can buy the newer model for a small amount extra

- I'm guessing you are trying to pull a fast one by having Bose exchange a faulty old model one, then flog it for an inflated price before you follow the guidance on this thread and buy a brand new version of the newer model

All in all poor effort at trying to flog your second hands goods

Jesus leave the Dude alone, Everyone on adverts.ie sets their prices 20% higher to get the right price. He'd take 200ish I'm sure, which isn't a bad price.

iLander · 11-05-2017 11:32AM

Lauras5839 wrote: »

iLander wrote: »

It's coming up €299 for me. Is it over?

Make sure you're selecting the silver colour, it's showing as 279 for me

I have no way to prove it now, but I swear the silver one's showed up at 299

it's 279 now, thanks

jamesd · 11-05-2017 11:48AM

Pivot Eoin wrote: »

Jesus leave the Dude alone, Everyone on adverts.ie sets their prices 20% higher to get the right price. He'd take 200ish I'm sure, which isn't a bad price.

He refused ?200 already.

sweetie · 11-05-2017 12:01PM

jamesd wrote: »

He refused ?200 already.

I got a pair in the US for ?120!

illdoit2morrow · 11-05-2017 11:48PM

Slightly off topic.

Would ANC headphones help with tinnitus or would they be discouraged?

Lauras5839 · 12-05-2017 06:12AM

illdoit2morrow wrote: »

Slightly off topic.

Would ANC headphones help with tinnitus or would they be discouraged?

I'm not sure they would help because they analyse sound coming in from outside and counter act that with opposing frequencies. Because tinnitus comes from damage within I don't think it would work. Could make it seem worse if all other sound from outside is quieted so the tinnitus is all you're hearing.

Now I'm not a sufferer or anything so I could be wrong.

Out of interest have you ever tried the snapping your fingers on the back of your head method? Apparently for some it works to give temporary relief. I read about it on Reddit a while ago. Hope this link works, I'm on mobile so forgive me if it's wrong.

https://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/3l3uri/these_guys_lighting_a_mortar_shell_in_their_garage/cv3474n

bergipau · 15-05-2017 07:28PM

Hi
Does anywhere in around Dublin 1 stock the qc35 and the MDR-1000x. I'd like to try both side by side before purchasing.

Cheers

sunny2004 · 15-05-2017 07:33PM

Question for someone who is techie..

The cable socket on the headphones 35's isnt standard ? is there a converter to make it standard ?

Maybe I need to explain, the socket on the headset is smaller than a small phono socket..

killbillvol2 · 15-05-2017 08:33PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

Question for someone who is techie..

The cable socket on the headphones 35's isnt standard ? is there a converter to make it standard ?

Maybe I need to explain, the socket on the headset is smaller than a small phono socket..

How do you mean make it standard? It's a 2.5mm socket and the correct cable is supplied.

sunny2004 · 15-05-2017 08:35PM

3
Making it a 3.5

I always thought there were two... the socket thats the same on say mobile phones, and the huge socket found on older sound systems..

killbillvol2 · 15-05-2017 08:39PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

Making it a 3.5

But why?

sunny2004 · 15-05-2017 08:46PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

But why?

Let me try and explain this better, the standard for headphones leads are 3.5 that almost all sockets on phones and MP3 players. I thought it was the industry standard.

The cable supplied with the BOSE 35s are in fact 3.5 on the end. so you can easily stick them into your laptop, or mp3 player..

The issue I have is the cables I already have are all standard, 3.5 each end...

The cable with the Bose are not.. they have a 3.5 on the end but they connnect to the headphones with a smaller size connector.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(audio)#/media/File:Photo-audiojacks.jpg

tritium · 15-05-2017 08:51PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

Let me try and explain this better, the standard for headphones leads are 3.5 that almost all sockets on phones and MP3 players. I thought it was the industry standard.

The cable supplied with the BOSE 35s are in fact 3.5 on the end. so you can easily stick them into your laptop, or mp3 player..

The issue I have is the cables I already have are all standard, 3.5 each end...

The cable with the Bose are not.. they have a 3.5 on the end but they connnect to the headphones with a smaller size connector.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(audio)#/media/File:Photo-audiojacks.jpg

Not sure about a converter but theres a few tutorials online about converting fixed cable headphone into repalceable cables so id guess its doable -whether its a good idea or you want to undertake such a project is a differwnt question

Edit: is this what you want?
http://www.maplin.ie/p/25mm-plug-to-35mm-socket-adapter-rw08j

sunny2004 · 15-05-2017 08:55PM

tritium wrote: »

Edit: is this what you want?
http://www.maplin.ie/p/25mm-plug-to-35mm-socket-adapter-rw08j

really appreciate that

thanks Tritium

WhiskeyGoblin · 16-05-2017 07:57AM

sunny2004 wrote: »

really appreciate that thanks Tritium

Bare in mind, that is a mono connection.

redsovine · 16-05-2017 09:05AM

Here is the stereo one:

http://www.maplin.ie/p/25mm-stereo-plug-to-35mm-stereo-socketadapter-fa94c

Pivot Eoin · 16-05-2017 10:57AM

MDR-100ABNs just delivered, review to come shortly.

dubmick · 16-05-2017 03:15PM

Anyone know if the firmware issue is sorted?

Baby01032012 · 16-05-2017 03:37PM

I got my QC35 last Thursday. I found the sound great..especially say for a movie...this morning was the first time wearing it paired with my Iphone on way ealking to work....could still hear the cars/ tyres on the road next to me. Im a little disappointed with the ANC as i thought this was a huge feature of this phone. Maybe im misjudging.

bk · 16-05-2017 04:20PM

Baby01032012 wrote: »

I got my QC35 last Thursday. I found the sound great..especially say for a movie...this morning was the first time wearing it paired with my Iphone on way ealking to work....could still hear the cars/ tyres on the road next to me. Im a little disappointed with the ANC as i thought this was a huge feature of this phone. Maybe im misjudging.

Different types of noises at different frequencies.

ANC does best at constant, base type frequencies, like the constant sound of an engine on an aircraft.

They don't perform as well for sharp, sudden noises, e.g. car horns and tyres.

Also they don't create complete silence, they just reduce the intensity of it, take them off and you might be surprised how much louder these noises sound without them on.

Personally I don't recommend or use ANC or sound isolating headphones when out and walking around, because it could be potentially dangerous (not hear a car coming, etc.).

They really are best suited to airplanes, followed by public transport and then office use.

Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones

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