To answer your phone call while the buds on, touch the bud. If you answer on the phone, it triggers that you want to take the call from the from phone directly
Had the Sony wx1000xm4 for a year and a half, the battery life on them just went down to about 30 minutes per charge, with the batteries being in the case not getting fully charged. Case was showing 70% charge and headphones were at 60% after a full day in the case. 8hrs daily use. These are amazing and so much more comfortable. Both amazing buds, but these work better for me
If you use an iPhone and have updated to the latest 1.3.26 software. I strongly advise you to disable the bluetooth access to the Bose app and turn it back on when needed or just delete the app all together. Has fixed the annoying audio glitch/stutter issue. Took me 2 warranty replacements within two months to figure this out. The issues begins when updating to 1.3.26. The sound and ANC are paramount why I like these earbuds. Don't care for the mic or other features for my purposes.
I just got my set yesterday and I literally can’t take them off! I absolutely love them! The technology in these things are beyond amazing! I love the noise cancellation the best , it is really top shelf. I had a pair of soundsport buds and they didn’t have the noise cancellation. The battery started getting worse and worse until it would only hold 15 minutes of juice. So I figured what the hell id give it a shot and call Bose to see if they could do anything for me (they were 4 yrs old out of warranty) and to my surprise they offered me these ones for $150 + tax. I paid $164 total and free shipping just had to send my old ones back to them in which they provided the label. These are $300 everywhere I’ve looked so I’d say I got a deal. Their customer support is great. I just figured out how to use the equalizer on their app which is really cool. I believe these could be dangerous if you have the noise cancellation on and you’re walking near traffic, you definitely will not hear them. All in all if you are on the fence about getting a set I’d say go for it cuz they are amazing! All the features (I’m still learning) are so cool. Hope this helps someone
I own these; I bought them immediately when they first came to market. I agree with your review. NC is best in class. Design and comfort is best in class. MIC sound and background noise on 'calls' is terrible. In my car the background noise and air-conditioner fan noise - I'm being asked to repeat myself all the time, to the point where I'm switching to my Apple Pro 2's that don't seem to have the problem. @Bose should correct this issue with a firmware update, unless it's not possible given the physical design of the mic placement, etc. I did recently speak with @Bose about the issue, and they had me do a hard reset, which according to their tech support person - the call quality was better. But in all fairness I was not in my car or outside to accurately gauge call quality.
I have had mine for around the same time. I love them. I have experienced some moments where I have to reconnct them. I am not sure if you covered this, but I have one gripe with them. The fact that you can only use the right one for single use. It would be nice for the price where you can either use left or right as a stand alone. This is standard for other earbuds that are even half the price.
I know you are speaking from your personal experience with the device, but I haven’t experienced any of the issues you are pointing out. I’ve had these Buds since launch and they have worked great in my experience, and I highly recommend them👍🏽
Like others I have the connection problem. Had mine since day 1.The Bluetooth connectivity has always been an issue, especially watching movies or videos. Disconnecting occasionally, not connecting at all without un pairing and repairing, or re podding one or both, or removing one or both earbuds and then putting them back in my ears. They are not faulty and have the latest software and no other Bluetooth devices connected. In fact if I have my Soundbar connected I have to not just disconnect the soundbar but have to power it off. The buds will say connected for mic and audio, but no sound till I power off the soundbar. Sound wise aural perfection; Bluetooth connectivity: needs work.
I own the Bose QC Ultra earbuds and I strongly recommend that you update BOTH the buds and the charging case. That will fix many of your connection problems. The lack of multipoint connection is very irritating. In my case, it is the most irritating flaw on the earbuds. The controls on these earbuds are better than any other earbuds I have used by far. It's not even close. The fit and comfort of these earbuds are the best I have ever worn by far. It's not even close. The sound quality is spectacular. I'm not sure if there's a big difference between the QC II and QC II Ultra earbuds, but the Ultra sound is stunning. The Sony XM5 earbuds require four taps to change volume, which is the most used control on any set of earbuds. That is just absurdly stupid! I don't see how you don't understand that. That defect alone would stop me from buying the Sony earbuds. Most of the time, my single point connection with the QC II Ultras works flawlessly. But lack of multipoint connection irritates the hell out of me. The ANC is simply the best, especially for irritating low range noises which are as common as dirt. They also do superb job of blocking out cafe and workplace voice noise, even loud noises. I play basketball with them on and rarely have to adjust them. They are great workout earbuds. I got the QC II Ultra earbuds on sale for $250.00 and I am keeping them. The comfortable fit, the amazing audio quality and ANC, the great control system, all of these qualities make them the best overall earbuds available.
I have these, they sound excellent for all types of music, which is what I want headphones for. Don’t care about phone calls, I also haven’t experienced any ‘drop out’ when listening to Spotify when I’m out and about. Connection to all my devices has been better than any other earbud I’ve used. Clarity and bass are exceptional, if you want comfortable earbuds that make music sound great then buy these!
Another annoyance I've had with my Android phone is that almost every time I launch the app, I have to manually pair the case to the phone again. Not the buds, just the case. The background noise issue is real; people just can't hear me if i'm in a noisy place. I still love using them while traveling via the airlines.
makes them unusable, an absolute failure by Bose and they should be seriously more criticized for it. i have had Chinese knock offs with better Bluetooth reliability@@McDinkledorfM.D
@@tommyboi0 I was a little bit down from what I’ve read about the case not being wirelessly chargeable. The quiet comfort 1’s case is, but I can see how it might be viewed as a gimmick. Albeit it was useful for me, but not a deal breaker. There were inconvenient moments where I would believe that the case was charging, only to wake up the next day to realize it was a little bit too much to the left or right and went uncharged for the night. Looking forward to the improved features of model 2 otherwise since I just ordered these.
I’ve had them for a week and I agree with many of your points already. Insane noise cancelling, the thing about them twisting and needing to readjust as well. My biggest issue with them is that they’ve been a connection nightmare. Along with your issue of them refusing to connect I sometimes only get 1 side to connect and no matter what I do I can’t fix the issue until I put them back in their case and let them sit in there for a while. Going to give them more time but I’ll probably be picking up the Sony WF XM5s that just released on 7/27.
I'm having the exact same problem. Love the ANC, and I returned the Airpod Pro 2 for that reason, but the connection issues, especially with my iPhone14 Pro Max, have me pulling my hair out and looking at the Sony WF XM5's too. I can't have a phone call with the Bose at all. When I first got them, I could, but I made the mistake of thinking I could connect them to my laptop and reconnect them to the iPhone. Either the person can hear me and I can't hear them or neither of us can hear each other. I've reset and rebooted and removed the device from all of them and tried over and over again. I've had it. Why are their connection issues SOOOO bad?
@@jeremyrowe8224 Thank you. I did end up ordering them and had the initial comfort struggle. I had to order a few different options for compatible eartips on Amazon and found one that works okay for me. I still prefer the Bose for comfort and ANC, but the Sonys are a gem with the connectivity and I use them more. I should have returned the Bose, but after the initial comfort issues with the Sonys, I decided to keep them just in case. I'll still be keeping an eye on the next generation of Bose to see if they resolve the connection nightmares. At this point, I can't really justify buying yet another expensive set of earbuds, but since I'm still not 100% in love with the Sonys, I'm keeping an eye on the next releases. I hope you're able to find the right option for you.
@@axtoon2152Noise cancellation on the XM5s is nowhere near as good as the Bose, especially if you replace the original ear tips with something more comfortable.
Thank you for your honest review. Same experience here. Good sound, great noise cancellation. But after 80 days use, I decide to return because of its terrible connection and cutoff issues. Once you have more than two devices with Bluetooth, it will be disconnected! That's super annoying
I want wireless earbuds that are high-end, durable, and have good noise canceling and mic quality. I don’t mind paying $300, but I expect a flawless experience. Thanks for your honest review. It helped me avoid these earbuds and look for a better pair.
@@KenFolkJrr83 is that good? I've not watched this video to the end yet as of this comment. For the Sony buds people have been talking about battery drain problem on the 4&5. I would like to buy some good Bluetooth earbuds and it seems like there isn't any good one
These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.
I’ve had the Sonys and Bose. I prefer the Bose. Sony didn’t have near enough of the base and the Sonys created an echo when using them on calls. Again, user preference. Bose all the way 🔥
Bought "new" at walmart. Lasted a few months before i started having troubles. Contacted Bose with the serial number (I learned my new buds were actually refurbished) to get them replaced. Customer service was awesome/Helpful. Hopefully the replacements will last.
They work flawlessly on Android. Iphones is where most of these problems are coming from. There was an update on the Iphone that fixed many of the issues. With that being said. These earbuds work best on Android. Especially on my S23 Ultra - Galactus 💪
i wouldn't say flawlessly. Just got them for my Galaxy S21 and everyone i've spoken to said they can't hear me well. They seem to have issue with the mic, as i've seen in other reviews as well.
They’re marked down from $430 aud to $300 ($196 usd) wondering if it’s worth it. Also the Sony LinkBuds S are marked down from $350 aud to $195 aud ($127 usd) which is another contender. Beats fit pro also $300 aud down to $230 aud, one that tends to stay in the ear more is a huge plus
I bought mine on special a few weeks back. Sending them back. Can't get a good fit that doesn't hurt my ears, sound quality difference is better but not THAT much better than the original QC.
I am glad you said that. I tried them. I like the size but perhaps, the cost of another pair which is not really updated in quality means that Bose did not nail it this time.
I use the wired Bose Sound Sport earbuds still to this day. I want to go for wireless but none of them are built with lasting quality and as you mentioned have poor connection problems
Spot-on review in my experience. One more downside that I am experiencing at the moment is that my right earbud does not work at all anymore. I was thinking is just another connectivity issue so I tried to disconnect the Bluetooth and reconnect from scratch but my case will not go into pairing mode. No matter what I try the flashing blue light does not appear on the case so now I can't even connect my earbuds.
I had to comment as I used the first qc and regretted buying them for their size…Especially when the qc ii came out. ‘Frustrating’ is a rather extreme adjective to use with these earbuds perhaps, especially if you have not tried the oversized mark i..! No one does ANC like Bose.They invented the concept. Where they fail is in the quality of music sound that pours out of their buds at times…But frustrating it is not, as the EQ or better still, your own personal EQ will resolve that issue. Easy to download a third party version to your phone of some MP3 devices… I never had audio cut outs nor similar with my earbuds… Perhaps it is the one you’ve got. As for ANC and sound quality, you need to have the right wing tips for your ears so they fit tightly. I watched many reviews and never came across those issues. I would say that the battery life is its worse feature when compared with other brands which give much more and for the price they cost. You mention the size of the case! Have you seen the first version’s case??? Much bigger that you will enjoy the mark ii version for sure if you know how awful it was. As for the Sony Mark 5, it will have to improve its ANC to beat Bose’s ANC and aggressive marketing campaign as they have something which puts them where they are in this ever changing headset and gadget market. If Bose are where they are it is because they do not put all their eggs in one basket… So perhaps a smaller case will come, longer battery life for sure and perhaps even smaller earbuds with optimum sound which does not need tweaking. Speaking from more than 4 decades of listening to portable / mobile music.
You only need to mention - Those cannot multipoint connect - Although you can remember up to 8 devices - You need to disconnect in between PC and Phone for example. The Sony however has this feature...So for you to know.
Top quality noise cancellation and the sound. Using for 4 months . The only big issue is the charger case. I just dropped once and the top door is broken. There are lot of users reported same. It is a low quality plastic and cannot be glued. If you are not using silicon case , be aware that it will break for sure. Warranty replacement is not covered for that and new charger case is 99$. That is my only complaint.
As a user until now, the Bluetooth connection problem is really a pain. Especially if you want it to be used between multiple devices. Secondly, the case design makes it very hard to clean or check, I currently experiencing that sometimes one of my earbud is not charging, due to the narrow design of the charging case, I won't be able to check the touching point inside or clean it properly.
I have bose 700 ad this seems to be a software issue which they have been having for a very long time. I haven't received an update since I have purchased it which is disappointing considering I've had it for 1yr and a half.
I'm brazilian and last month I went to NYC on vacation and bought online the "QuietComfort I", but the refurbished one (hahaha - our currency is crap). It was USD 144 and as they showed there was international guarantee, I thought it'd worth trying. Well...as soon as I received the package at my hotel, the left earbud wasn't working. A red and white light kept flashing and it didn't conect to my phone. I returned to Brazil and found an official technical assistance. I left my QC I there and they told me they would try to fix it. Well, today I received a call that Bose had sent me a new one. I had a little hope that they could've sent me the QuietComfort II, because the first model had disappeared from Bose's website. To finish the story, they definetely sent me a par of brand new QuietComfort II. I didn't use it yet, but it's definetely working and charging write now! hahaha. So, I think that although these few negative aspects shown in the video, it was worthy it for USD 144 😅 (just for you guys to have a reference, the QuietComfor II here in Brazil costs aprox the equivalent of USD 620, so definetely it was a good deal). PS: if you live abroad and earn in USD or EUR, you NEED to come to Brazil.
I love my bose qc 2.. I've owned Technics and Sony buds and these are far better than any of them I've ever used.. and if you have to adjust your ear buds constantly, then you haven't got the correct fit because when I put mine in they stay in.. They work flawlessly on android.. 👍👍
I hate to say this but it feels like one needs two pairs. The Bose feel best if you travel alot because the noise cancellation is great. The air pod pros just have more features and a better warranty, not having to search for a misplaced case and seamless switching between other Apple device is nice, but the lack of EQ without going into the accessibility is pretty lame at this price point. The Sony WF-1000XM4 are great, but I have one bud that won't charge beyond 15% and no good way to repair it.
I have had various earbuds, AirPod Pros Gen 1 and 2 , XM4 etc and so far the XM4 are my favourites. The Bose QC II are great and i like the sound quality and the ANC, but the blue tooth connection issue comes and goes. If it wasn't for that i would say they were the best I have had.
I've been using it for two months now and it's definitely a headphone to stay away from. There are minor glitches in sound quality. and the connection problem is very annoying. The problem I'm dealing with now is that one of the earphones connects and the other doesn't.
Even my AirPods Pro’s refuse to connect to my phone sometimes too. I think that’s just Bluetooth devices in general. Although they’ve been better here lately. Just bought the Bose, though, because my AirPods have had consistent issues. The right earbud makes weird sounds and feels more like an ear plug in transparency mode, despite being able to hear like it’s transparent. Got this fixed once, and now it’s back. Right outside of warranty. So I’m done with Apple’s crap. Time to switch back to bose. (Lol right as I made this comment my AirPods didn’t want to connect)
I have these buds and had to send them back for warranty replacement. For some reason, the left bud would not stay aligned to charge in the case. So, I would go to use them to find the right at 100% battery and the Left at 10% or 0%. I followed all their recommendations to resolve the issue and then ended up returning them for a replacement. I am hoping its a one time issue or a manufacturing defect.
The only reason I kept them is; because the tip the silicon tip comes out and I can fit the old-fashioned round or funnel shape ear tip! The same thing with the AirPods I hate the oval sub silicon. I had to re-sign and remake with crazy glue so I can fit my AirPods better into my ear but that click irritate for Apple. It was a huge mistake.
Thanks for the review! I've had some bose soundsport in-ear (wired) that I loved for the past 3 years and they recently died, so I have a discount for the new Quiet comfort ii. So my random question: In total I'd pay around 160 USD for the QC ii, I wouldn't use them for calls, mainly to listen to music so I don't mind about the mic quality. $160 is also the same price I can find the pixel buds pro where I live, What would you prefer between the two (pixel or Bose) considering they are the same price in my situation?
I'm in a similar spot, I'm getting mine Thursday and I'm hoping that the software/connection issues are just an iPhone thing. Coming from the soundsport on android, i never had connection issues or anything like that
Man oh man, the refusing to connect to the phone after multiple attempts and even restarting it is why I now have a broken case that is taped to close, it’s infuriating and happens commonly
noise cancelling was the main feature i am looking for. i tested the apple pro 2 and they were pretty good but i returned them to try these bose. im only on day 2 of trying them out, and i feel like the noise cancelling is better than apples - but now trying to decide if its enough better to stick with bose when my other products are apple. also if the cost difference is worth it. right now apple pro 2 are on sale for $199 and i paid $249 for the bose quiet ii
Had Sony Xm5 Earbuds, huge dissappointment. Changed them to Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds II 🤩. Like the best noise cancellation in the world even without any sound you still get 70% sound cut off. Also ear buds are more comfortable then Sonys
Why should we buy the micron, which turns into so much money, until the call quality becomes bad? If I'm buying an in-ear headset, I expect the microphone and connection to be good. From this perspective, airpods pro 2 meets all needs. Could also be Jabra Elite 10
I have to use in-the-ear hearing aids on a normal basis. Obviously, sound quality is less of an issue for me because I can't tell the difference. I am looking at purchasing these earbuds strictly for use on an airplane, to cancel airplane noise and listen to videos (instead of using my hearing aids). I have excellent noise cancelling headphones, but they are bulky. Would it be worth it to purchase these, and would I have to get an adapter to use them with the plane's system?
Probably not, they stick out way too much. Bose actually discontinued the sleep buds product they used to sell, but a new company picked up the mantel and is developing a new set: ozlosleep.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-eKpBhAbEiwAqFL0mk4hjZ4RNnW-uBuu2FB1lmupRD8vu3ggza13XiABsCCeDaVOYvFkgxoC0mcQAvD_BwE - Josh
I found a product from Finland, Quiet -on" but it was a huge disapointment. A screaming noise out of the blue.... I approced the company for a repacement. Hahaha No cooperation.
Then after about a month I would need to manually connect the buds every time. They would connect to my phone when they were still in the case… one bud would stop charging. Lots and lots of issues with these…
so for me the only way earbuds are worth it is if they have small enough attachments, these ones regular small were.. okay? I used the regular small for a few months before buying the extra small attachments. Probably turned these earbuds into one of my most enjoyed purchases ever. the extra small is perfect for tiny ears, the stability band is flat and the tips seal is perfect. Despite the weird little quirks I really think these are great when you really want comfort.
Protip I own them disable transparency with one earbuds if you have problems with the ANC. The connection issues are so annoying mine have been worse than his it's only like every month but I'd probably stick with apple the next time I buy earbuds.
I've had two pairs and they are both crippled by the latest updates which came out earlier in the year. Sync issues, turning themselves off and disconnecting from devices. Most of the time they're ok, however it should be all the time. Also I simply cannot use the with Google TV. They disconnect within 10 minutes and I have to put them back in the case and pull them back out again which isn't acceptable. Unfortunately this experience is making think twice before buying a Bose product again.
Man these buds are amazing ive had numerous $300-$400 earbuds don't xm3 and xm4 jabra elite 7's and a couple more jabras those wher my favorite some mater and dunamic mw8's that where retaded expensiv airpods pro beats power beats pro and skull cand indy anc that are my favorite or if what ive listed but are consequently in the cheapest ive had several more and so far the Bose qc 2 are the only ones that stay in my ears no matter what actualy IN MY Ear and they sound the best by FAR and ANC is beyond amazing border line magical is incredible they remind me kinda of in ear beyerdynamic DT1770's witch is saying allot about there sound they are incredible
I had a pair of the earlier generation of these for two whole days before returning them. They were the ones with the weird rubber hooks. No matter what, they would not stay in my ears. Then again, I'm used to Etymotics ER4's that go DEEP into your ear canals, so these seemed like they were barely hanging in.
I had the Sony wx1000xm4 before. I had lived in the world of Bose previously, and the Sony's noise cancelling seemed to me non-existent. Couldn't hear podcast on my commute. Had to sell it second hand a while late. Back to the comfortable Bose world. :)
I purchased mine solely for use in my workshop as hearing protection - they are truly the best at noise cancelling and I love them. I have only one feature that is really anoying - when starting a phone call, the buds plays a sound over the greeting from the other end - I often find it difficult to know if the other person answered. I have not been able to find a setting for turning this off - do you if this is possible and in that case how?
I just bought mine and was surprised that they dont allow multiple pairing of phones. While you can pair to 6 multiple devices Just are only able to pair to one phone at a time, unlike some other products that can pair with more than one phone at a time
When running they pop and knock. Is that normal or are the drivers loose. Has done it from new. The wired qc buds i used before were ok for a long time before they started to knock. Im guessing not well positioned drivers and the running thuds from the feet affect the sound. Hmmm. Anybody ?
Jabra makes Excellent ear buds, unfortunately they don’t have wing tips and fall out of my big ass ears, wound up getting the Jaybird Vista and I couldn’t be happier.
The one thing, nobody showed up in review is the huge level of white noise. For me was deal breaker. Returned the set for next day. 300€ for noise that drilling a brain😂
If you're into being frustrated then I would recommend getting these earbuds. When they work, they're ok. One small issue is that I can't turn off the active hear-through option even though it's turned off in the app. The bigger issue is it's inability to connect to my iPhone 13 Pro Max. It connects when it wants to and doesn't when it doesn't. I've done every troubleshooting option possible. Reinstalled the app twenty times. Reynced my phone at least that many times. Finally I tossed it against a wall then thrashed it cause I can afford to. Bose engineers are worthless.
Massively temperamental / unpredictable. Used to function fine. Now sometimes won't charge until after special random fiddly treatment, just now they're absolutely unwilling to connect to the device I've been using them with for months, the reason I ended up here was that the left one had inexplicably gone silent... tbh, I hate it.
I have both the QCI and QCII earbuds. Basically hate the QCIIs. Cannot get a comfortable fit as I have to adjust them constantly. moreover, I don't notice major ANC nor do they even sound as good as the QCIs. Don't care about the wireless connectivity but I have noticed they will cut in and out while I'm wearing them. All in all, I think the QCIIs suck.
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From the video, looks like Google Pixel buds pro actually sound much clear than others.
To answer your phone call while the buds on, touch the bud. If you answer on the phone, it triggers that you want to take the call from the from phone directly
Came to say this. It’s an iPhone thing not earbud thing
oh my, life changing! thank you! :-)
I think he needs to review iphone after six months! Pun intended 😊
Had the Sony wx1000xm4 for a year and a half, the battery life on them just went down to about 30 minutes per charge, with the batteries being in the case not getting fully charged. Case was showing 70% charge and headphones were at 60% after a full day in the case. 8hrs daily use. These are amazing and so much more comfortable. Both amazing buds, but these work better for me
Aggravating tbh- my Sonys don’t last more than five minutes now and I’ve only had them for around a year.
Same here, 20 minute from full charge to power off. Ridiculous
same problem here, my wx1000xm4 have battery for 20 minutes...never again sony
this is the exact reason I am researching Bose now
My XM4s were fine until a firmware update instantly took the battery life from 3+ hours to 25 minutes.
I had AirPods Pro and I liked a lot of the features but the fit and comfort brought me back to these Bose
If you use an iPhone and have updated to the latest 1.3.26 software. I strongly advise you to disable the bluetooth access to the Bose app and turn it back on when needed or just delete the app all together. Has fixed the annoying audio glitch/stutter issue. Took me 2 warranty replacements within two months to figure this out. The issues begins when updating to 1.3.26. The sound and ANC are paramount why I like these earbuds. Don't care for the mic or other features for my purposes.
I dont care about the mic too, but I hate the glitches, so just deleting the app do the job done?
@@itsnowcarl6747 I still have the app, but have it restricted from Bluetooth Access. That has worked for me.
I'm always pounding my chicken.
One day you'll meet a nice boy to beat it for you.
The reason I came to the comments 😂
@@raypecina5812 - Great minds.
Lol….pound that chicken with ear buds on.
Bet 😂
I just got my set yesterday and I literally can’t take them off! I absolutely love them! The technology in these things are beyond amazing! I love the noise cancellation the best , it is really top shelf. I had a pair of soundsport buds and they didn’t have the noise cancellation. The battery started getting worse and worse until it would only hold 15 minutes of juice. So I figured what the hell id give it a shot and call Bose to see if they could do anything for me (they were 4 yrs old out of warranty) and to my surprise they offered me these ones for $150 + tax. I paid $164 total and free shipping just had to send my old ones back to them in which they provided the label. These are $300 everywhere I’ve looked so I’d say I got a deal. Their customer support is great. I just figured out how to use the equalizer on their app which is really cool. I believe these could be dangerous if you have the noise cancellation on and you’re walking near traffic, you definitely will not hear them. All in all if you are on the fence about getting a set I’d say go for it cuz they are amazing! All the features (I’m still learning) are so cool. Hope this helps someone
Question how is the wind noise cancellation while running or biking ?
@@pawew4397 you don’t hear anything
@@pawew4397I would say there is still wind noise, but it's bearable compare to gen one as I think the size reduction and mic placement helped a bit
Wonder how much Bose pay you for the review
@@dq9109 I wish Bose payed me. I’m just sharing my experience
I own these; I bought them immediately when they first came to market. I agree with your review. NC is best in class. Design and comfort is best in class. MIC sound and background noise on 'calls' is terrible. In my car the background noise and air-conditioner fan noise - I'm being asked to repeat myself all the time, to the point where I'm switching to my Apple Pro 2's that don't seem to have the problem. @Bose should correct this issue with a firmware update, unless it's not possible given the physical design of the mic placement, etc. I did recently speak with @Bose about the issue, and they had me do a hard reset, which according to their tech support person - the call quality was better. But in all fairness I was not in my car or outside to accurately gauge call quality.
I have had mine for around the same time. I love them. I have experienced some moments where I have to reconnct them. I am not sure if you covered this, but I have one gripe with them. The fact that you can only use the right one for single use. It would be nice for the price where you can either use left or right as a stand alone. This is standard for other earbuds that are even half the price.
Update your firmware. I read there was an update that now allows for using either independently
How r they now?
@@brickson98myesss. It works!
I know you are speaking from your personal experience with the device, but I haven’t experienced any of the issues you are pointing out. I’ve had these Buds since launch and they have worked great in my experience, and I highly recommend them👍🏽
Yeah, same here. I usually hate earbuds but these are fantastic!
Do you think they are suitable for side sleepers or do you think they would fall off your ears?
Like others I have the connection problem. Had mine since day 1.The Bluetooth connectivity has always been an issue, especially watching movies or videos. Disconnecting occasionally, not connecting at all without un pairing and repairing, or re podding one or both, or removing one or both earbuds and then putting them back in my ears. They are not faulty and have the latest software and no other Bluetooth devices connected. In fact if I have my Soundbar connected I have to not just disconnect the soundbar but have to power it off. The buds will say connected for mic and audio, but no sound till I power off the soundbar.
Sound wise aural perfection; Bluetooth connectivity: needs work.
So good that you make these long term reviews. The mic test is always a nice way to get a fair review.
I own the Bose QC Ultra earbuds and I strongly recommend that you update BOTH the buds and the charging case. That will fix many of your connection problems.
The lack of multipoint connection is very irritating. In my case, it is the most irritating flaw on the earbuds.
The controls on these earbuds are better than any other earbuds I have used by far. It's not even close.
The fit and comfort of these earbuds are the best I have ever worn by far. It's not even close.
The sound quality is spectacular. I'm not sure if there's a big difference between the QC II and QC II Ultra earbuds, but the Ultra sound is stunning.
The Sony XM5 earbuds require four taps to change volume, which is the most used control on any set of earbuds. That is just absurdly stupid! I don't see how you don't understand that. That defect alone would stop me from buying the Sony earbuds.
Most of the time, my single point connection with the QC II Ultras works flawlessly. But lack of multipoint connection irritates the hell out of me.
The ANC is simply the best, especially for irritating low range noises which are as common as dirt. They also do superb job of blocking out cafe and workplace voice noise, even loud noises.
I play basketball with them on and rarely have to adjust them. They are great workout earbuds.
I got the QC II Ultra earbuds on sale for $250.00 and I am keeping them. The comfortable fit, the amazing audio quality and ANC, the great control system, all of these qualities make them the best overall earbuds available.
I have these, they sound excellent for all types of music, which is what I want headphones for. Don’t care about phone calls, I also haven’t experienced any ‘drop out’ when listening to Spotify when I’m out and about. Connection to all my devices has been better than any other earbud I’ve used. Clarity and bass are exceptional, if you want comfortable earbuds that make music sound great then buy these!
Another annoyance I've had with my Android phone is that almost every time I launch the app, I have to manually pair the case to the phone again. Not the buds, just the case. The background noise issue is real; people just can't hear me if i'm in a noisy place. I still love using them while traveling via the airlines.
Do you mean every time you launch the Bose app or something else?
@@minorchord Yes, the Bose app. I only use the app occasionally or to check for firmware updates
Hahahahahahahahahahaha 😂 just the case!
I really had a good laugh at that 😂😂😂
He's downplaying the connection issue, but it truly is a nightmare when the buds won't connect to the phone.
And it happens waaaaaay too often
makes them unusable, an absolute failure by Bose and they should be seriously more criticized for it. i have had Chinese knock offs with better Bluetooth reliability@@McDinkledorfM.D
When does it start happening and how often?
@@conman20000 I bought them 6 months ago and they bugged out on me maybe 12 times. Less since I deleted the Bose app.
Is this issue on iPhone or android or both 🤔
Am I the only one that can't believe we can listen to our headphones wirelessly the way we do now?
I still remember using wired earbuds years ago. The nightmare of tangled wires, ugh. Can’t imagine going back.
@@CTomCooper lol absolutely, and I would have been happy with just wireless but noise cancelling... TRANSPARENCY MODE? WHHHHAAAT???
@@tommyboi0 I was a little bit down from what I’ve read about the case not being wirelessly chargeable. The quiet comfort 1’s case is, but I can see how it might be viewed as a gimmick. Albeit it was useful for me, but not a deal breaker. There were inconvenient moments where I would believe that the case was charging, only to wake up the next day to realize it was a little bit too much to the left or right and went uncharged for the night.
Looking forward to the improved features of model 2 otherwise since I just ordered these.
I’ve had them for a week and I agree with many of your points already. Insane noise cancelling, the thing about them twisting and needing to readjust as well. My biggest issue with them is that they’ve been a connection nightmare. Along with your issue of them refusing to connect I sometimes only get 1 side to connect and no matter what I do I can’t fix the issue until I put them back in their case and let them sit in there for a while. Going to give them more time but I’ll probably be picking up the Sony WF XM5s that just released on 7/27.
I'm having the exact same problem. Love the ANC, and I returned the Airpod Pro 2 for that reason, but the connection issues, especially with my iPhone14 Pro Max, have me pulling my hair out and looking at the Sony WF XM5's too. I can't have a phone call with the Bose at all. When I first got them, I could, but I made the mistake of thinking I could connect them to my laptop and reconnect them to the iPhone. Either the person can hear me and I can't hear them or neither of us can hear each other. I've reset and rebooted and removed the device from all of them and tried over and over again. I've had it. Why are their connection issues SOOOO bad?
Just be aware - the Sony's are VERY uncomfortable with many ear shapes. Be warned. I took them back for that reason.
@@jeremyrowe8224 Thank you. I did end up ordering them and had the initial comfort struggle. I had to order a few different options for compatible eartips on Amazon and found one that works okay for me. I still prefer the Bose for comfort and ANC, but the Sonys are a gem with the connectivity and I use them more. I should have returned the Bose, but after the initial comfort issues with the Sonys, I decided to keep them just in case. I'll still be keeping an eye on the next generation of Bose to see if they resolve the connection nightmares. At this point, I can't really justify buying yet another expensive set of earbuds, but since I'm still not 100% in love with the Sonys, I'm keeping an eye on the next releases. I hope you're able to find the right option for you.
how do you think it compares with the sony XM5s now? I have the sony XM5s and i am not impressed at all with the noise cancellation.
@@axtoon2152Noise cancellation on the XM5s is nowhere near as good as the Bose, especially if you replace the original ear tips with something more comfortable.
Touch controls can be too touchy. They are often activated when I am adjusting the buds in my ears.
Thank you for your honest review. Same experience here. Good sound, great noise cancellation. But after 80 days use, I decide to return because of its terrible connection and cutoff issues. Once you have more than two devices with Bluetooth, it will be disconnected! That's super annoying
Is that just an iphone thing?
I want wireless earbuds that are high-end, durable, and have good noise canceling and mic quality. I don’t mind paying $300, but I expect a flawless experience. Thanks for your honest review. It helped me avoid these earbuds and look for a better pair.
What have you found?
@@albert333poolnothing
Sony xm5 is a great choice i love mine! You can't beat bose extended warranty tho
@@hubercs2nothing ear 2?
@@KenFolkJrr83 is that good? I've not watched this video to the end yet as of this comment. For the Sony buds people have been talking about battery drain problem on the 4&5. I would like to buy some good Bluetooth earbuds and it seems like there isn't any good one
These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.
I’ve had the Sonys and Bose. I prefer the Bose. Sony didn’t have near enough of the base and the Sonys created an echo when using them on calls. Again, user preference. Bose all the way 🔥
Appreciate your review.
The XM5 at Amazon are $349us $429CAD.
Perhaps at the price differential this makes the Bose QCE2's worth the money.
Bought "new" at walmart. Lasted a few months before i started having troubles. Contacted Bose with the serial number (I learned my new buds were actually refurbished) to get them replaced. Customer service was awesome/Helpful. Hopefully the replacements will last.
They work flawlessly on Android. Iphones is where most of these problems are coming from. There was an update on the Iphone that fixed many of the issues. With that being said. These earbuds work best on Android. Especially on my S23 Ultra - Galactus 💪
i wouldn't say flawlessly. Just got them for my Galaxy S21 and everyone i've spoken to said they can't hear me well. They seem to have issue with the mic, as i've seen in other reviews as well.
Really!!!??? Dam, they must be hit or miss. Guess I just got lucky. Take em back! I would.
I think you are right. This guy is having issues, and he uses it in an iPhone
They are the best for android bar none hands down
They’re marked down from $430 aud to $300 ($196 usd) wondering if it’s worth it. Also the Sony LinkBuds S are marked down from $350 aud to $195 aud ($127 usd) which is another contender. Beats fit pro also $300 aud down to $230 aud, one that tends to stay in the ear more is a huge plus
The bose soundsport wireless earbuds, are an older model but they lasted me years, better than the 3 future models
I bought mine on special a few weeks back. Sending them back. Can't get a good fit that doesn't hurt my ears, sound quality difference is better but not THAT much better than the original QC.
I am glad you said that. I tried them. I like the size but perhaps, the cost of another pair which is not really updated in quality means that Bose did not nail it this time.
I use the wired Bose Sound Sport earbuds still to this day. I want to go for wireless but none of them are built with lasting quality and as you mentioned have poor connection problems
Spot-on review in my experience. One more downside that I am experiencing at the moment is that my right earbud does not work at all anymore. I was thinking is just another connectivity issue so I tried to disconnect the Bluetooth and reconnect from scratch but my case will not go into pairing mode. No matter what I try the flashing blue light does not appear on the case so now I can't even connect my earbuds.
Try to rub/clean the connectivity dots on the bottom or wherever they are, and you are good to go
I had to comment as I used the first qc and regretted buying them for their size…Especially when the qc ii came out.
‘Frustrating’ is a rather extreme adjective to use with these earbuds perhaps, especially if you have not tried the oversized mark i..!
No one does ANC like Bose.They invented the concept.
Where they fail is in the quality of music sound that pours out of their buds at times…But frustrating it is not, as the EQ or better still, your own personal EQ will resolve that issue. Easy to download a third party version to your phone of some MP3 devices…
I never had audio cut outs nor similar with my earbuds… Perhaps it is the one you’ve got.
As for ANC and sound quality, you need to have the right wing tips for your ears so they fit tightly.
I watched many reviews and never came across those issues.
I would say that the battery life is its worse feature when compared with other brands which give much more and for the price they cost.
You mention the size of the case!
Have you seen the first version’s case??? Much bigger that you will enjoy the mark ii version for sure if you know how awful it was.
As for the Sony Mark 5, it will have to improve its ANC to beat Bose’s ANC and aggressive marketing campaign as they have something which puts them where they are in this ever changing headset and gadget market.
If Bose are where they are it is because they do not put all their eggs in one basket…
So perhaps a smaller case will come, longer battery life for sure and perhaps even smaller earbuds with optimum sound which does not need tweaking.
Speaking from more than 4 decades of listening to portable / mobile music.
Pretty much this yeah.
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I'm still not sure what your opinion is
You only need to mention - Those cannot multipoint connect - Although you can remember up to 8 devices - You need to disconnect in between PC and Phone for example. The Sony however has this feature...So for you to know.
First world problem: I hear loud sounds when pounding my chicken. 🤣🐔
Honestly though, great channel and review. Found it useful. Subscribed!
Hhhhaaaaa
Thanks, as a serial killer I found this really useful.
they're a no go for phone calls, background noise too distracting but i do like these buds. perfect for airplane travel with the noise canceling.
Mine literally just arrived in the post as I'm watching this video... Let's go!!
You are pretty spot on with your review. I brought them mainly for the noise anc, which is great but all those other issues drive me nuts.
Top quality noise cancellation and the sound. Using for 4 months . The only big issue is the charger case. I just dropped once and the top door is broken. There are lot of users reported same. It is a low quality plastic and cannot be glued. If you are not using silicon case , be aware that it will break for sure. Warranty replacement is not covered for that and new charger case is 99$. That is my only complaint.
Is it still working now the earbuds itself?
As a user until now, the Bluetooth connection problem is really a pain.
Especially if you want it to be used between multiple devices.
Secondly, the case design makes it very hard to clean or check, I currently experiencing that sometimes one of my earbud is not charging, due to the narrow design of the charging case, I won't be able to check the touching point inside or clean it properly.
That "clipping" noise is also present on my air pods pro 2.
I have bose 700 ad this seems to be a software issue which they have been having for a very long time. I haven't received an update since I have purchased it which is disappointing considering I've had it for 1yr and a half.
The part which annoys me is it doesn’t have the quick pairing switch feature like the Boss QC/700 headset series
I'm brazilian and last month I went to NYC on vacation and bought online the "QuietComfort I", but the refurbished one (hahaha - our currency is crap). It was USD 144 and as they showed there was international guarantee, I thought it'd worth trying. Well...as soon as I received the package at my hotel, the left earbud wasn't working. A red and white light kept flashing and it didn't conect to my phone. I returned to Brazil and found an official technical assistance. I left my QC I there and they told me they would try to fix it. Well, today I received a call that Bose had sent me a new one. I had a little hope that they could've sent me the QuietComfort II, because the first model had disappeared from Bose's website. To finish the story, they definetely sent me a par of brand new QuietComfort II. I didn't use it yet, but it's definetely working and charging write now! hahaha.
So, I think that although these few negative aspects shown in the video, it was worthy it for USD 144 😅 (just for you guys to have a reference, the QuietComfor II here in Brazil costs aprox the equivalent of USD 620, so definetely it was a good deal).
PS: if you live abroad and earn in USD or EUR, you NEED to come to Brazil.
I love my bose qc 2.. I've owned Technics and Sony buds and these are far better than any of them I've ever used.. and if you have to adjust your ear buds constantly, then you haven't got the correct fit because when I put mine in they stay in.. They work flawlessly on android.. 👍👍
completely off topic, but which microphone are you using for your videos? Your sound is so clear and crisp
Here's the mic we use: amzn.to/4cowHQB Also here's a link to all of our production equipment
amzn.to/3Ejc1JR - Josh
Also the volume in calls is so low that is hard to hear the other end . Bose asking 300€ + for the earbuds that can’t work for edc .
What I needed to know in 5 seconds. Wow. Thank you.
I hate to say this but it feels like one needs two pairs. The Bose feel best if you travel alot because the noise cancellation is great. The air pod pros just have more features and a better warranty, not having to search for a misplaced case and seamless switching between other Apple device is nice, but the lack of EQ without going into the accessibility is pretty lame at this price point. The Sony WF-1000XM4 are great, but I have one bud that won't charge beyond 15% and no good way to repair it.
I have the Galaxy Buds pro 2 and i just love everything about them. No problem at all🖤
I own series I and II Bose QC earbuds. I am a Bose person. I also own Bose Acoustimass loudspeakers 3, 5 and 6.1.
I just can not wear the XM4’s for a long time. After playing with the EQ for the Bose, the QC’s are the ones to go with right now.
I have had various earbuds, AirPod Pros Gen 1 and 2 , XM4 etc and so far the XM4 are my favourites.
The Bose QC II are great and i like the sound quality and the ANC, but the blue tooth connection issue comes and goes.
If it wasn't for that i would say they were the best I have had.
I've been using it for two months now and it's definitely a headphone to stay away from. There are minor glitches in sound quality. and the connection problem is very annoying. The problem I'm dealing with now is that one of the earphones connects and the other doesn't.
do a hard reset
What is the best earbud for lovers of loud music ?
Sony Walkman
Even my AirPods Pro’s refuse to connect to my phone sometimes too. I think that’s just Bluetooth devices in general. Although they’ve been better here lately.
Just bought the Bose, though, because my AirPods have had consistent issues. The right earbud makes weird sounds and feels more like an ear plug in transparency mode, despite being able to hear like it’s transparent. Got this fixed once, and now it’s back. Right outside of warranty.
So I’m done with Apple’s crap. Time to switch back to bose.
(Lol right as I made this comment my AirPods didn’t want to connect)
"When the mallet hits the chicken"? Now that is not a phrase I expected to hear in an earbuds review!
thank you for this information... I was thinking about getting them bc they're on sale and $199 but now I know the sony's are still better, thank you.
You’re welcome!
It just needs to be connected to the charger during pairing. Even if the case is at full battery
I have these buds and had to send them back for warranty replacement. For some reason, the left bud would not stay aligned to charge in the case. So, I would go to use them to find the right at 100% battery and the Left at 10% or 0%. I followed all their recommendations to resolve the issue and then ended up returning them for a replacement. I am hoping its a one time issue or a manufacturing defect.
Same thing happened to mine but on the right. No app for it for android also.
same thing happened to me too when I used the QC 1, and it happened for several times, so I gave up and bought Airpods Pro 2
The only reason I kept them is; because the tip the silicon tip comes out and I can fit the old-fashioned round or funnel shape ear tip! The same thing with the AirPods I hate the oval sub silicon. I had to re-sign and remake with crazy glue so I can fit my AirPods better into my ear but that click irritate for Apple. It was a huge mistake.
Thanks for the review. Just saw these in a local retail store at sale for the equivalent of 163 USD in my currency.
Thanks for the review! I've had some bose soundsport in-ear (wired) that I loved for the past 3 years and they recently died, so I have a discount for the new Quiet comfort ii.
So my random question: In total I'd pay around 160 USD for the QC ii, I wouldn't use them for calls, mainly to listen to music so I don't mind about the mic quality. $160 is also the same price I can find the pixel buds pro where I live,
What would you prefer between the two (pixel or Bose) considering they are the same price in my situation?
I'm in a similar spot, I'm getting mine Thursday and I'm hoping that the software/connection issues are just an iPhone thing. Coming from the soundsport on android, i never had connection issues or anything like that
Man oh man, the refusing to connect to the phone after multiple attempts and even restarting it is why I now have a broken case that is taped to close, it’s infuriating and happens commonly
noise cancelling was the main feature i am looking for. i tested the apple pro 2 and they were pretty good but i returned them to try these bose. im only on day 2 of trying them out, and i feel like the noise cancelling is better than apples - but now trying to decide if its enough better to stick with bose when my other products are apple. also if the cost difference is worth it. right now apple pro 2 are on sale for $199 and i paid $249 for the bose quiet ii
Had Sony Xm5 Earbuds, huge dissappointment. Changed them to Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds II 🤩. Like the best noise cancellation in the world even without any sound you still get 70% sound cut off. Also ear buds are more comfortable then Sonys
Why should we buy the micron, which turns into so much money, until the call quality becomes bad? If I'm buying an in-ear headset, I expect the microphone and connection to be good. From this perspective, airpods pro 2 meets all needs. Could also be Jabra Elite 10
I have to use in-the-ear hearing aids on a normal basis. Obviously, sound quality is less of an issue for me because I can't tell the difference. I am looking at purchasing these earbuds strictly for use on an airplane, to cancel airplane noise and listen to videos (instead of using my hearing aids). I have excellent noise cancelling headphones, but they are bulky. Would it be worth it to purchase these, and would I have to get an adapter to use them with the plane's system?
Thanks for sharing your honest review.
Would you sleep in these? I'm looking for noise cancelling ear buds, but can't find any.
Probably not, they stick out way too much. Bose actually discontinued the sleep buds product they used to sell, but a new company picked up the mantel and is developing a new set: ozlosleep.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-eKpBhAbEiwAqFL0mk4hjZ4RNnW-uBuu2FB1lmupRD8vu3ggza13XiABsCCeDaVOYvFkgxoC0mcQAvD_BwE - Josh
I found a product from Finland, Quiet -on" but it was a huge disapointment. A screaming noise out of the blue.... I approced the company for a repacement. Hahaha
No cooperation.
Then after about a month I would need to manually connect the buds every time. They would connect to my phone when they were still in the case… one bud would stop charging. Lots and lots of issues with these…
so for me the only way earbuds are worth it is if they have small enough attachments, these ones regular small were.. okay? I used the regular small for a few months before buying the extra small attachments. Probably turned these earbuds into one of my most enjoyed purchases ever. the extra small is perfect for tiny ears, the stability band is flat and the tips seal is perfect. Despite the weird little quirks I really think these are great when you really want comfort.
I have the Bose NC 700 headphones and I encounter all the same problems that you mentioned regarding connecting it to an iPhone on a daily basis.
Maybe it’s a safety thing for not blocking everything with ANC?
Protip I own them disable transparency with one earbuds if you have problems with the ANC. The connection issues are so annoying mine have been worse than his it's only like every month but I'd probably stick with apple the next time I buy earbuds.
I've had two pairs and they are both crippled by the latest updates which came out earlier in the year. Sync issues, turning themselves off and disconnecting from devices. Most of the time they're ok, however it should be all the time. Also I simply cannot use the with Google TV. They disconnect within 10 minutes and I have to put them back in the case and pull them back out again which isn't acceptable. Unfortunately this experience is making think twice before buying a Bose product again.
Man these buds are amazing ive had numerous $300-$400 earbuds don't xm3 and xm4 jabra elite 7's and a couple more jabras those wher my favorite some mater and dunamic mw8's that where retaded expensiv airpods pro beats power beats pro and skull cand indy anc that are my favorite or if what ive listed but are consequently in the cheapest ive had several more and so far the Bose qc 2 are the only ones that stay in my ears no matter what actualy IN MY Ear and they sound the best by FAR and ANC is beyond amazing border line magical is incredible they remind me kinda of in ear beyerdynamic DT1770's witch is saying allot about there sound they are incredible
I stopped using the Bose app altogether for connectivity. I have no idea why it’s so poor, but once i stopped using that app, i get no glitches.
I had a pair of the earlier generation of these for two whole days before returning them. They were the ones with the weird rubber hooks. No matter what, they would not stay in my ears. Then again, I'm used to Etymotics ER4's that go DEEP into your ear canals, so these seemed like they were barely hanging in.
I haven’t purchased these because they don’t have the old “hook” style that is amazing at keeping the buds in your ears when actives
I had the Sony wx1000xm4 before. I had lived in the world of Bose previously, and the Sony's noise cancelling seemed to me non-existent. Couldn't hear podcast on my commute. Had to sell it second hand a while late. Back to the comfortable Bose world. :)
I just go them but for me they are working perfectly so far Indo t have any issue like you are having in your video.
I purchased mine solely for use in my workshop as hearing protection - they are truly the best at noise cancelling and I love them. I have only one feature that is really anoying - when starting a phone call, the buds plays a sound over the greeting from the other end - I often find it difficult to know if the other person answered. I have not been able to find a setting for turning this off - do you if this is possible and in that case how?
My around to this is simply saying hello. You either start the greeting or end the greeting and start talking.
I just bought mine and was surprised that they dont allow multiple pairing of phones. While you can pair to 6 multiple devices Just are only able to pair to one phone at a time, unlike some other products that can pair with more than one phone at a time
Which earbuds would you say are the best that you have reviewed so far ?
When running they pop and knock. Is that normal or are the drivers loose. Has done it from new. The wired qc buds i used before were ok for a long time before they started to knock. Im guessing not well positioned drivers and the running thuds from the feet affect the sound. Hmmm. Anybody ?
Jabra makes Excellent ear buds, unfortunately they don’t have wing tips and fall out of my big ass ears, wound up getting the Jaybird Vista and I couldn’t be happier.
I'm getting one day it's worth your money 😍💯
Apparently these are Tom Hank’s favourites, he wears them when he’s choking his chicken.🐓
The one thing, nobody showed up in review is the huge level of white noise. For me was deal breaker. Returned the set for next day. 300€ for noise that drilling a brain😂
Yo just got them and that white noise is crazy might return them.
What are the loudest earbuds out there now? The one now are really now that loud and you have to turn them up to the max level sometimes??!!
If you're into being frustrated then I would recommend getting these earbuds. When they work, they're ok. One small issue is that I can't turn off the active hear-through option even though it's turned off in the app. The bigger issue is it's inability to connect to my iPhone 13 Pro Max. It connects when it wants to and doesn't when it doesn't. I've done every troubleshooting option possible. Reinstalled the app twenty times. Reynced my phone at least that many times. Finally I tossed it against a wall then thrashed it cause I can afford to. Bose engineers are worthless.
You may have a lemon head set , I have the same, and no issues
Flawless 👍
Massively temperamental / unpredictable. Used to function fine. Now sometimes won't charge until after special random fiddly treatment, just now they're absolutely unwilling to connect to the device I've been using them with for months, the reason I ended up here was that the left one had inexplicably gone silent... tbh, I hate it.
Older version of bose earbuds are not working on my iphone. Is apple making the bluetooth obsolete?
I wish you could find these earphone locations or have them make a sound when you cant find them around
I have the Bose sport, does worth to upgrade?
These are the Ones which do have best quality😊😊😊
I have both the QCI and QCII earbuds. Basically hate the QCIIs. Cannot get a comfortable fit as I have to adjust them constantly. moreover, I don't notice major ANC nor do they even sound as good as the QCIs. Don't care about the wireless connectivity but I have noticed they will cut in and out while I'm wearing them. All in all, I think the QCIIs suck.
6 months later: still pounding 🐔
Hi,
which ones are better in terms of Bass, which ones are more bass heavy?? The originals or II Gen?