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BOSE QuietComfort QC35 II

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  • #242
    ANXIOUS
    Registered Users Posts: 3,095 ✭✭✭ANXIOUS


    sweetie wrote: »
    £179 on currys.co.uk (not reduced on currys .ie unfortunately)

    Not showing at the price for me, they are £225.


  • #243
    keos
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭keos


    ANXIOUS wrote: »
    Not showing at the price for me, they are £225.

    Only the silver ones are at £179


  • #244
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,784 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0756GB78C/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_oYRXEbMCA9WHH

    £179 on Amazon as well.


  • #245
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    morchgally wrote: »
    Sorry to hijack here but wanted to ask if anyone has had issues connecting the QC-35's to Windows 10 and if so were you able to resolve it?

    I have tried a couple of different guides online without any success..
    rom wrote: »
    It's a know issue. Never got it to work other than headphone and not headset.
    morchgally wrote: »
    Thanks Rom. I was able to get it to work by uninstalling the bluetooth drivers on Windows and reinstalling them. That being said, when the microphone is in use there is a very annoying white noise/static present so I reverted back to using my old USB headset for calls. They work well for music but would rather have both music and mic on the one unit. From my research it has something to do with the Low energy bluetooth (LE) that the Bose QC35 uses which Windows struggle to connect with.
    ablelocks wrote: »
    similar issues with Bose 700's and from my ltd research neither Bose or Microsoft are doing anything to sort it out.

    on MS teams, i have to use the surface mic to speak and the headphones to listen. if i try to use the headphones mic, i can't hear.

    so much for the convenience of one headset for multiple devices across applications.

    only found out about it yesterday, but Bose brought out a firmware fix (for the 700s anyway) in May that seems to have resolved most issues. I used headphones today for spotify, teams and zoom calls with no issues...


  • #246
    marrm
    Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭marrm


    Bought Bose 700s a few days ago from Amazon.de

    Special offer: €259 including postage. :)

    But they only charged to 13 hours' usage (instead of 20), even with firmware upgrade. Checked the Bose chat - they all have that fault, according to 200+ complaints. :mad:

    Returned them for a full refund. ;)

    I'll stick to my Sony WH1000XM3s - they don't look as nice, but sound better and last for 30+ hours on 1 charge. :D


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  • #247
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    marrm wrote: »
    Bought Bose 700s a few days ago from Amazon.de

    Special offer: €259 including postage. :)

    But they only charged to 13 hours' usage (instead of 20), even with firmware upgrade. Checked the Bose chat - they all have that fault, according to 200+ complaints. :mad:

    Returned them for a full refund. ;)

    I'll stick to my Sony WH1000XM3s - they don't look as nice, but sound better and last for 30+ hours on 1 charge. :D

    The fault is only in the reporting as far as I have tested, I haven't noticed any drop in battery performance on the latest firmware at least. They're a fantastic set, and at that money a complete steal. I've had mine for a few months and would highly recommend them, the added equaliser is a big bonus.


  • #248
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    The fault is only in the reporting as far as I have tested, I haven't noticed any drop in battery performance on the latest firmware at least. They're a fantastic set, and at that money a complete steal. I've had mine for a few months and would highly recommend them, the added equaliser is a big bonus.

    didn't hear about the battery issue - haven't noticed any drop in battery before or after the fw update.


  • #249
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    ablelocks wrote: »
    didn't hear about the battery issue - haven't noticed any drop in battery before or after the fw update.

    The issue is that the headphones report being 80% full after a full charge on the latest firmware(on mine and others I've read about). But it's a reporting issue, rather than an actual drop in battery life. I seem to be getting more than the advertised 20 hours consistently on mine anyway.


  • #250
    sheldon16
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭sheldon16


    Hi All,

    I might be in market for new pair of QC35s due to issues with current one. Anyone heard of these? https://www.onbuy.com/gb/bose-quietcomfort-35-wireless-headphones-ii-black~c11487~p9688836/

    Checked Amazon Germany and getting €230.

    Thanks


  • #251
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,123 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    sheldon16 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I might be in market for new pair of QC35s due to issues with current one. Anyone heard of these? https://www.onbuy.com/gb/bose-quietcomfort-35-wireless-headphones-ii-black~c11487~p9688836/

    Checked Amazon Germany and getting €230.

    Thanks
    check the warranty on them. I’ve just sent mine off for a new pair as they we’re turning on randomly even when powered off. Got mine off Amazon in 2018.


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  • #252
    pat1981
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭pat1981


    I have a qc 35 mk1 and had 2 replacement (exchanges) due to faulty anc.

    I hadn't been using my 3rd pair, literally brand new , and now they are turning on (green led) without me turning the switch on.

    I only noticed as they were trying to pair with my tv. Its a software issue.

    I reset and updated to latest software but still have the issue.

    I contacted bose customer support and because I am out of warranty they will give me a 20% discount on a new pair, 209 pound for mk2.

    They offered me no other solution and I declined there offer.

    I mistakenly thought they would either exchange or repair but there solution was a monetary one.

    Needless to say I will never buy a bose product.


  • #253
    kenmm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭kenmm


    I must say, I took a punt on the SoundCore Lifeq20.

    I have a pair of Bose in the house too. Side by side, not much difference. NC is a touch better on the Bose (but without then side by side you either know).
    Sound on the SC is very bassy tho but if you just want a pair of office NC headphones then they might do the job (and at around 50quid).


  • #254
    kenmm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭kenmm


    pat1981 wrote: »
    I have a qc 35 mk1 and had 2 replacement (exchanges) due to faulty anc.

    I hadn't been using my 3rd pair, literally brand new , and now they are turning on (green led) without me turning the switch on.

    I only noticed as they were trying to pair with my tv. Its a software issue.

    I reset and updated to latest software but still have the issue.

    I contacted bose customer support and because I am out of warranty they will give me a 20% discount on a new pair, 209 pound for mk2.

    They offered me no other solution and I declined there offer.

    I mistakenly thought they would either exchange or repair but there solution was a monetary one.

    Needless to say I will never buy a bose product.

    How old are they? Amazon tried that schtick on me after my replacement kindle died (on the 11 month mark, 21 months or so after I bought the original). Todd then I wouldn't expect a device like that to last less than two years anyway. It didn't take much to push them to replace again.


    It's like the first line of defence is to fob you off..


  • #255
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,123 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    pat1981 wrote: »
    I have a qc 35 mk1 and had 2 replacement (exchanges) due to faulty anc.

    I hadn't been using my 3rd pair, literally brand new , and now they are turning on (green led) without me turning the switch on.

    I only noticed as they were trying to pair with my tv. Its a software issue.

    I reset and updated to latest software but still have the issue.

    I contacted bose customer support and because I am out of warranty they will give me a 20% discount on a new pair, 209 pound for mk2.

    They offered me no other solution and I declined there offer.

    I mistakenly thought they would either exchange or repair but there solution was a monetary one.

    Needless to say I will never buy a bose product.
    I had that exact same issue. Just sent mine back this week. Got mine in 2018 didn’t even have to argue about it straight replacement. Just had to send mine back first and now waiting on the replacement. It’s a known fault try again. I got support via WhatsApp.


  • #256
    pat1981
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭pat1981


    I tried customer support, then they referred me to technical support in the uk, she asked me to write in detail the history of the qc35 with screen shot of shipment replacements.

    She said by doing this should help me receive an exchange.

    I sent three emails with replies and they would only exchange for 209.

    I think the frustrating part they never acknowledged the contents of my email, deflection at its best.
    I tried customer support again but no joy.


  • #257
    chillinpenguin
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭chillinpenguin


    pat1981 wrote: »
    I tried customer support, then they referred me to technical support in the uk, she asked me to write in detail the history of the qc35 with screen shot of shipment replacements.

    She said by doing this should help me receive an exchange.

    I sent three emails with replies and they would only exchange for 209.

    I think the frustrating part they never acknowledged the contents of my email, deflection at its best.
    I tried customer support again but no joy.

    I had a 2018 pair that kept resetting themselves (issue is all over the forms) got replacements from Bose uk WhatsApp. They tried to offer me a big discount but I refused i insisted my headphones where not broken but rather there was a software glitch they then said they would replace for free.

    Only took a week for replacement with them covering cost of return so keep at them they are offering.


  • #258
    adam88
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭adam88


    pat1981 wrote: »
    I have a qc 35 mk1 and had 2 replacement (exchanges) due to faulty anc.

    I hadn't been using my 3rd pair, literally brand new , and now they are turning on (green led) without me turning the switch on.

    I only noticed as they were trying to pair with my tv. Its a software issue.

    I reset and updated to latest software but still have the issue.

    I contacted bose customer support and because I am out of warranty they will give me a 20% discount on a new pair, 209 pound for mk2.

    They offered me no other solution and I declined there offer.

    I mistakenly thought they would either exchange or repair but there solution was a monetary one.

    Needless to say I will never buy a bose product.

    If you fancied a bit of email tennis. Your statutory rights will get them replaced within 6 years of purchase. Just saying


  • #259
    WEST
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭WEST


    I was looking to buy a decent wireless headphones and based on reviews, I was going to pull the trigged on the Sony WH-1000XM3. However, it seems Google are offering the QC35 II free with the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G which I might go for.

    However after reading this tread, its seems that it is not uncommon for the QC35 II to have issues and also on the reviews I have read the WH-1000XM3 seem to be the better headphones overall especially in sound quality. In light of this, would you recommend the QC35 II?


  • #260
    carq
    Registered Users Posts: 860 ✭✭✭carq


    I own both - Bose for nearly 2 years and Sony for 1 month.
    Sony has nice features like swipe the ear can to change song etc.
    But turning it on / off is a bit of a faff compared to the bose.


    Also the Sony does not auto switch off like the bose if the music stops after 20 mins. It will remain on if it is still connected to bluetooth.
    This is a big flaw in my opinion.

    On the other hand the bose battery life dramatically dropped after about 1 year and recently having sound issues for Bass songs at medium volume - vibration noise.


  • #261
    ErinGoBrath
    Registered Users Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭ErinGoBrath


    carq wrote: »
    Also the Sony does not auto switch off like the bose if the music stops after 20 mins. It will remain on if it is still connected to bluetooth.
    This is a big flaw in my opinion.

    Not a flaw, it means that you can use the ANC without any music playing. I use it on bus journeys to sleep for example.


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  • #262
    Sarn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,059 ✭✭✭Sarn


    carq wrote: »
    Also the Sony does not auto switch off like the bose if the music stops after 20 mins. It will remain on if it is still connected to bluetooth.
    This is a big flaw in my opinion.

    My Bose don’t auto switch off, maybe I have an older firmware. I use the noise cancelling without music for hours when sleeping or working.


  • #263
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Bose QC 35II - €205 from Amazon.es


  • #264
    flipflophead22
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭flipflophead22


    Damn thats a good price.


  • #265
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,725 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Dunno if this is the right place for it but thinking of selling mine, first gen. It's not getting any use.


  • #266
    Dr. Steve Brule
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Dr. Steve Brule


    A super price. One thing to note - the triple midnight QC35ii was never updated to have Bose AR hardware added to it.

    It probably isn't a big deal to anyone really, just something to be wary of.


  • #267
    Unknownability
    Registered Users Posts: 916 ✭✭✭Unknownability


    unkel wrote: »
    Dunno if this is the right place for it but thinking of selling mine, first gen. It's not getting any use.

    How much would you be thinking?


  • #268
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,725 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Unknownability wrote: »
    How much would you be thinking?

    Whatever the going rate is, mine are in excellent condition, come with the original box too. PM me if you're interested and I'm sure we can work something out if you can come collect it from me in Lucan.


  • #269
    sheldon16
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭sheldon16


    Hi All,

    Bose QC35II in Black @ £185 on Amazon.


  • #270
    olestoepoke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭olestoepoke


    I bought these when they first came out, the Bluetooth version about 3 years ago I think it was maybe more. Love them they are great used them right through university and beyond for study. One thing I noticed recently was a few signs of wear on the leather foam ear parts. Can they be replaced when they wear down? Mine are still grand but I do use them everyday and its inevitable they will wear more.


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  • #271
    sheldon16
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭sheldon16


    olestoepoke wrote: »
    I bought these when they first came out, the Bluetooth version about 3 years ago I think it was maybe more. Love them they are great used them right through university and beyond for study. One thing I noticed recently was a few signs of wear on the leather foam ear parts. Can they be replaced when they wear down? Mine are still grand but I do use them everyday and its inevitable they will wear more.

    yes you can get replacement ear foam parts on amazon / ebay which are cheaper than the ones on the BOSE website. I got set for mine last year and still working grand and I use mine everyday.

    plenty of videos on youtube on how to remove and replace, although it is as easy as pull off and put on, if I can do it, anyone can :)


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