Bose QC35 Released: Wireless and USB Rechargeable
Jun 28, 2016, 8:28 am
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I purchased a pair of the QC35's from Best Buy and they are great. I think they are the best wireless noise cancelling headphone around. I tried Beats and I really wanted them to work but to much hissing can be heard when the volume is low. I used these on a 6 hr flight and they were awesome. The only problem I have is that they are not as comfortable as my QC15's. I also think the noise cancelling on the QC15 is slightly better. If you want wireless then go with the QC35. But if you don't want to spend $349 and are looking for something cheaper but just as good (wired), then I suggest you go with the QC15. You can get them from COSTCO approx $200.
https://thebtunes.com/
I got mine through the "test drive" program BTunes was running on FT last year and they are pretty good. They connect instantly to my Galaxy S6 and sound quality is good. I don't think the range is as good as advertised, but it's good otherwise. The one thing to be careful of is accidentally knocking the unit off your headphones. I've done it twice on flights, once during takeoff. A guy 2 rows back found it for me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...eadphones.html
There is also this thing by Senitek on Amazon (pretty sure the first several glowing reviews are paid, although the more recent ones appear legit):
https://www.amazon.com/Senitek-Bluet...7124617&sr=8-2
Last edited by gobluetwo; Jun 28, 2016 at 8:44 am
Jun 28, 2016, 8:30 am
#17
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If you have QC15 or QC25 and want wireless, you can also try the Btunes.
https://thebtunes.com/
I got mine through the "test drive" program BTunes was running on FT last year and they are pretty good. They connect instantly and quality is good. I don't think the range is as good as advertised, but it's good otherwise. The one thing to be careful of is accidentally knocking the unit off your headphones. I've done it twice on flights, once during takeoff. A guy 2 rows back found it for me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...eadphones.html
https://thebtunes.com/
I got mine through the "test drive" program BTunes was running on FT last year and they are pretty good. They connect instantly and quality is good. I don't think the range is as good as advertised, but it's good otherwise. The one thing to be careful of is accidentally knocking the unit off your headphones. I've done it twice on flights, once during takeoff. A guy 2 rows back found it for me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...eadphones.html
Jun 28, 2016, 3:00 pm
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I'm not sure I'd be happy with rechargeable-only headphones. I'm not worried so much about the fact that they're rechargeable as that it's not possible for the consumer to replace the battery once it's exceeded it's maximum charge cycles.
It took me 9 years to wear out my QC2s, and I'm pretty sure the battery in the QC35s will be well past its useful life after a similar amount of time.
It took me 9 years to wear out my QC2s, and I'm pretty sure the battery in the QC35s will be well past its useful life after a similar amount of time.
Jun 29, 2016, 4:13 pm
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I guess Bose are getting their act together in advance of the iPhone 7 coming out without a headphone jack. However, I still don't understand how you are meant to plug wireless earphones into an airplane's IFE.
Jun 29, 2016, 4:37 pm
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I bought a set of these. Sound quality is awesome, Bose really destroys the competition in noise cancellation. I wish the volume went louder when used with my iPad, but to be fair, the volume might be limited by Apple.
Jun 30, 2016, 1:58 am
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You can still use a removable cable that comes with the QC-35s.
Jun 30, 2016, 11:59 am
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ok so i was finally ready to buy a set of noise canceling headphones (QC25) and then these decided to come out..
i'll mostly be using it for the IFE and occasionally my phone. bluetooth doesnt really matter to me.. any advantage of buying these? or should i stick with the QC25 (mostly because i like the AAA battery solution)
i'll mostly be using it for the IFE and occasionally my phone. bluetooth doesnt really matter to me.. any advantage of buying these? or should i stick with the QC25 (mostly because i like the AAA battery solution)
Jun 30, 2016, 5:57 pm
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Now, if you're using "legal" in its legislative context, then yes, they're technically legal. But you do run the risk of annoying a FA and having to deal with the potential fallout.
Jun 30, 2016, 7:19 pm
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Have read several positive reviews of these headphones, but have to say, the non-user replaceable batteries might be a show stopper to me. I really don't like "planned obsolescence" of something like $350 headphones, just because the battery goes kaput.
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Jun 30, 2016, 7:54 pm
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Jul 1, 2016, 12:52 pm
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Just a followup: I posted a question on Amazon re: the capability for the user to replace the rechargeable battery. Bose responded that it's not user-replaceable. When I then asked them whether they would offer a replacement program for batteries that have reached the end of their usable life they indicated that there was currently no intention to do so.
Jul 1, 2016, 1:36 pm
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Virtually every airline in the US has pre-flight/pre-landing instructions regarding turning off devices that have transmitters, or at least placing them in airplane mode during takeoff and landing (i.e. below 10,000 feet). So that would rule out the use of the QC35s during initial ascent and final descent, unless they could be used with the included cable (and assuming it disables bluetooth when it's plugged in).
Now, if you're using "legal" in its legislative context, then yes, they're technically legal. But you do run the risk of annoying a FA and having to deal with the potential fallout.
Now, if you're using "legal" in its legislative context, then yes, they're technically legal. But you do run the risk of annoying a FA and having to deal with the potential fallout.
Passengers will eventually be able to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight, with very limited exceptions. Electronic items, books and magazines, must be held or put in the seat back pocket during the actual takeoff and landing roll. Cell phones should be in airplane mode or with cellular service disabled – i.e., no signal bars displayed—and cannot be used for voice communications based on FCC regulations that prohibit any airborne calls using cell phones. If your air carrier provides Wi-Fi service during flight, you may use those services. You can also continue to use short-range Bluetooth accessories, like wireless keyboards.
For the record, I've not had any issues using my BTunes adapter for my QC25s during takeoff and landing on my UA, DL, and AA flights.
What I have encountered, though, are FA's asking me to turn off the noise cancellation or, on a couple of regional flights while sitting in the exit row, take off my headphones completely (she also asked someone with regular headphones to take them out - exit row rule on the regional carrier, she said).
Jul 1, 2016, 3:22 pm
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