Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

I went into Currys in Carlow to chance my arm with them, the "Headphone" section was a mess, everything mislabelled and stuff thrown everywhere. Saw the QCs and saw there was no price tag. Didn't say whether they were V2 or V1 either so I said i'd ask a staff member what the price was. Couldn't find anyone anywhere despite 3 or 4 staff behind the counters chatting away so joined the queue there. Eventually got a lad but he didn't know the price so went off to check. Another 10 minute wait and he comes back, calls me over to one of the display PCs they have and shows me the currys website with the price of €430. I told him they're going for less than €300 online but he said that was their price end of. Not his fault but reminded me why I never go in there, incompetent staff and just a ****ty shop.

Not very impressive shop indeed!

One of the lads next to me at work has a set, sorely tempted!! Phone app is cool.

randomgar wrote: »

One of the lads next to me at work has a set, sorely tempted!! Phone app is cool.

Out of curiosity what do you plan using the app for?

With my QC30 I basically only use the app for firmware updates and maybe the odd time to clean-up saved devices. Aside from that it just works and I am quite happy all the controls I need are on the device and don’t require an app (I know the 35 also has ANC control in the app rather than physical buttons, but I assume that’s not the reason to call it cool).

Edit: just noticed my post might sound a bit negative. I’m not saying the app is useless or anything but for me it is definitely not something I would call cool so wondering if I’m missing a few tricks.

You wouldn't need to use Parcel Motel or similar for either of those though would you? Can just get them delivered direct from either.

I don't use the app at all. Set it up and away you go, no need for the app really except to do the updates etc I'm sure. Or maybe I'm missing something also?

JungleMartin wrote: »

Agreed. With my QC30 the app doesn't add much. One thing it does do is tell you the battery percentage, which they seem to only do themselves when turning them on, meaning if they are already on you have to turn them off and on again.

As they give little warning that the battery is about to run out, there is no wired option and you can't use them while charging, it's kind of handy to be able to keep an eye on the battery level so as not to let it run out completely.

i think there is button sequence you can press to give a battery level

Seve OB wrote: »

i think there is button sequence you can press to give a battery level

Also for reference on iOS devices the battery charge is displayed directly by the OS in several easily accessible locations. I find that easier than running the app.

There must be a way to do the same thing with Android.

Edit: this might not yet be a feature integrated to Android by default but if not it is in the works: https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/31/16070248/android-bluetooth-battery-indicators
And iOS definitely does it already.

Bob24 wrote: »

Also for reference on iOS devices the battery charge is displayed directly by the OS in several easily accessible locations. I find that easier than running the app.

There must be a way to do the same thing with Android.

Edit: this might not yet be a feature integrated to Android by default but if not it is in the works: https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/31/16070248/android-bluetooth-battery-indicators
And iOS definitely does it already.

Its in android 8 for headphones that support it.

I got a pair on Friday due to be delivered to north on Monday for 284 euro from amazon Spain. I’d say parcel motel them. Tax drops when you send them north was about 294 delivered to here.

zweton wrote: »

Folks, do you reckon the mark 1 will stick around on amazon for a while? I went to buy them there (279 pound) and comes to 345 euro! As much as i want them i think i can hold out a bit longer.

bp_me wrote: »

Its [bluetooth headphone battery level indicator] in android 8 for headphones that support it.

I'm pleased to report I get a battery level indicator for my Bose QC30 on my new OnePlus 5T phone, and that's using Android 7.1.1 [Edit: so I guess the QC35/II would too]

Just a final post from a long time follower of this thread. Loving my Series II's, just amazing sound quality, its like hearing songs for the first time again.

A little story about them - I popped out for a coffee yesterday (after swearing I wouldn't wear them when I was out walking!). Still had them on when I came in, went upstairs to do a bit of work. Came down about 30 mins later and took off them. Someone's house alarm going off, that's annoying... slowly dawns on me that it was my own house alarm! Forgot I put it on when I went out, didn't hear either the beeps when I came in or the alarm itself going off for 30 mins.

Two morals to that story, first the noise cancelling on these things is astonishing. And second, your neighbours aren't go to do anything to save your house if the alarm is going off!

Phibsboro wrote: »

Just a final post from a long time follower of this thread. Loving my Series II's, just amazing sound quality, its like hearing songs for the first time again.

A little story about them - I popped out for a coffee yesterday (after swearing I wouldn't wear them when I was out walking!). Still had them on when I came in, went upstairs to do a bit of work. Came down about 30 mins later and took off them. Someone's house alarm going off, that's annoying... slowly dawns on me that it was my own house alarm! Forgot I put it on when I went out, didn't hear either the beeps when I came in or the alarm itself going off for 30 mins.

Two morals to that story, first the noise cancelling on these things is astonishing. And second, your neighbours aren't go to do anything to save your house if the alarm is going off!

Two words...

Smoke alarm!

:eek:

Ah feck it. Could not resist. Label says non pristine. They would easily pass as New. Now I realize what all you guys have been raving about. The sound and NC is simply superb.