Awesome Tips Bose QC Ultra Headphones and Earbuds: First Impressions (Hands-On)
In a bit of a surprise, Bose updated its entire noise-canceling headphones line, unveiling two new over-ear models and new flagship true-wireless earbuds. CNET editor David Carnoy got an early look at the two QuietComfort Ultra models. Here are some quick early impressions (no this is not a full review).
In a bit of a surprise, Bose updated its entire noise-canceling headphones line, unveiling two new over-ear models and new flagship true-wireless earbuds. CNET editor David Carnoy got an early look at the two QuietComfort Ultra models. Here are some quick early impressions (no this is not a full review).
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So the driver in Comfort 2 is same with Comfort ultra?
Believe me when I tell you this. The old Bose SoundTrue over ear headphones was their lightest, yet premium model. So light on the head, comfortable replaceable ear cups, and signature Bose sound tuning. Wonder why they dont produce the model anymore. The Quiet Comfort is great, but so heavy on the head…and not suitable for long hours of usage.
Wow this is actually very disappointing from bose. The earbuds are basically the same as last year with a firmware update… And the headphones are using the same drivers….
In fact, today manufacturers instead of solving certain problems that can be solved by software updates, prefer to release the same product under another name and often another design and still sell it to customers🤦🏽♂️
Customers who purchased the previous version are left behind with their issues.
We really live in a dirty sad time 😔
Sounds fine I want the ultra for sure
Was that an iPad Mini 5 😬
Oh I thought Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra would be succesor to Quiet Comfort 45 not Bose 700
I actually prefer physical buttons and just got QC45 I'm good for a while 😂
Too expensive. I had the Bose QC35 II but I'm using the Sony WH-1000XM4 now
Finally! There is a wind reduction feature, but for whatever reason it is only available in the over-the-ears and not the new earbuds. This would have been an instant upgrade from the QC II earbuds if they included wind reduction, for me.
I hope the apt-x improvements available in the new ultra earbuds will still make it into the QC II's like Bose mentioned earlier in the year.
I'm also curious if they'll improve the sound quality of the over-the-ears to become more similar to the QC II earbuds. The 700's have a weak sound signature compared to the buds – nearly no sub bass, and overall dark and peaky treble.
I would consider upgrading the 700s if they improved the audio quality.
Bose is going all in on NC headphones 🎧. I just bought the QC45 and have the NC700 too, now what to do? Help?
The 700 looks way cooler than the new one 😅
Glad to hear it. These are cheap compared to HIFI audiio headphones.
Multipoint Bluetooth support – Do they have it?
That is the only metric, that matters for Bose. Without it, they are completely useless!
I guess I will finally upgrade my 700s
First time I hear that speakers are reused for a "new" pair. The NC700 had some underwhelming sound, so I guess the optimization is all in the software. Sounds to me like they're being cheap and reusing existing parts.
This is no fair from Bose I just bought like 2 weeks ago the quitcomfort earbuds 2 and now they launch these one it’s just congress in the market now like Apple too it’s only wasting money for nothing
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I expected Bose to keep the same driver from the 700s and carry it over to it's successor. The reason is because the built in circuit sounds like it is performing at it's limits after the last few updates. I do hear break ups in consistency at higher volumes when listening via bluetooth and ANC on however, this does not sound like a driver issue. When listening via a headphone amp (for these, its a 50 dollar tube amp and a Schiit modi 2), these headphones come into their own big time. Well, the comparison in sound quality and coherence is night and day. I am very interested in getting hands on or reading a full review.
I honestly don't care for ANC. If companies are going to jack up the price for ANC, I would have it removed. I would rather upgrade the sound & battery life. Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 comes at $150, has long battery life, ANC & great sound. Or even the 1more Sonoflow Active goes for $99 & that is a better deal than anything Bose is offering.
Pricing is always the key. I don't believe any of the wireless headphones should cost above £250/$250. Great noise cancelling and sound signature can be obtained from headphones below £150 and a good EQ improves most hearing experiences. The one thing I would pay up to £250 for is great call quality, especially outdoors.
Do the QC Ultra Earbuds have wireless charging? Still dont understand why they took out that feature from the QC1 to the QC2.
Disappointing. The earbuds need longer battery life and right now I think they have too much bass. Even with bass turned all the way down, they are "boomy"
I was hoping for at least a bump in battery life with the buds. Thx for the great overview as always‼️👍🏾
Okay but what about the most important feature of noise canceling headphones….the noise cancellation. Is it any better in the Ultra Headphones than previous models? I have yet to see a single site comment on this somehow. Better noise cancellation is the only reason I would get the Ultras instead of the 700s or the new unnumbered quiet comfort model.
The Ultra looks good, finally a successor to the NC700. The immersive audio experience is not something I care for, regular stereo is fine with me. As for the drivers, I hope there's a treble fix from the NC700, even though it's supposed to be the same drivers.