QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

QC lineup is a try tested and true to Bose roots design. Even the current 2023 QuietComfort headphones are based on the design of the qc15, The very minimal changes at all since that model back in the early 2000s. The Ultra models Gen 1 or Gen 2 are plagued with problems. Unreliable touch controls,

I bought a pair of the Bose QC Ultra 2 headphones to replace my overly heavy AirPod Max. The Bose and the AirPods were roughly the same when it came to ANC. But the Bose sounded terrible. Music sounded compressed, like it was never truly quiet and distinct parts of the music were blurred over. While

I did something similar, but I bought the PX7 S3 and the new Bose QCU. I ended up returning both sadly after a week. The Bose sound quality was just bad, and the ANC was okay. The comfort was good though. The PX7 s3 sound amazing, but I couldn't get past the clamping force and wearing them with glas

I got the Bose QC (QuietComfort) bluetooth headphones for a sound quality upgrade. And because it has a physical slider switch. The Bose QC Ultra is a press 'n hold, which is why I won't get that one. Aside from the Bose QC, I'm very limited when looking for bluetooth headphones. Because I won't buy

My XM2's are still going strong like 8 years later. I just whipped them out again after one of the earpads on my QC Ultra tore clean open after not even 1 year of use and I treat them pretty well. Apparently a very common issue. Now I'm debating spending $50 on replacement cushions. Also to be perfe

Just for the Sound and better ANC, i am not an audiophile and cant tweak the settings for a crisp yet get the bass i need perfectly. But XM6 has it i believe, just the muddy sound out of the box of QCU wants me to stick with Sony. I feel like i cant just feel the in-depth sounds with Bose that i hea

I returned my QC to Costco after having increasing connectivity issues and bought the QC Ultra Gen 1 refurbished direct from Bose for same amount of money. I actually miss the sound of the reg QC. I preferred it to the Ultra. I can't get the EQ on the Ultra to match what the reg ones had out of box.

There are sometimes some clicking or scratching sounds that I can hear, but it's only noticable in silent moments. However you should get the Sony's because the QCU are unreliable and Bose doesn't support their products. They wont do anything about my QCU that lost audio in one ear EVEN THOUGH I BOU

Once sorted out I generally like my QCUs, especially the comfort and deep ear cups, but: The ear cushions split along the sonic welded seams WAY too quickly, and Bose replacements are very pricey. I tried aftermarket that looked and fit well, but the loss of a lot ANC makes them a NO-GO. I have repa