Bose QC35 Released: Wireless and USB Rechargeable
Feb 12, 2017, 5:48 pm
#151
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Long-term followup: I bought these back in late July, and I've been using them mostly at home for 4-5 hour stretches, 4-5 nights/week, to avoid keeping the rest of the house up while I'm up late watching television or listening to music. At 6 months, the battery level now drops by 30-40% with each usage. This is a very noticeable difference compared to several months ago. I'm afraid that the longevity of this lithium battery is not going to be very good. I can only hope that it fails completely before the warranty is up.
That thumbs up is now a big thumbs down.
That thumbs up is now a big thumbs down.
Feb 12, 2017, 6:15 pm
#152
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Curious if when you first got them you started a habit of charging them when they were still mostly charged (say 60%+)? I've been told that charging when the battery remains mostly charged greatly diminishes the life and capacity of the battery, creating a circumstance similar to that you're now experiencing.
Feb 12, 2017, 7:49 pm
#153
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Interesting, I had heard this as well...aaaand just realized that I do this with my QC35 fairly often. I get in that road warrior mentality of wanting to make sure all electronics are fully charged at all times. Thanks for reminding me, may need to remember to unplug the QCs when charging is not crucial.
Still, I'd like to have higher expectations for a $$$ piece of equipment...
Feb 12, 2017, 11:07 pm
#154
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Curious if when you first got them you started a habit of charging them when they were still mostly charged (say 60%+)? I've been told that charging when the battery remains mostly charged greatly diminishes the life and capacity of the battery, creating a circumstance similar to that you're now experiencing.
Mar 8, 2017, 12:37 pm
#155
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Am I the only one that sleeps with my head against the wall when flying haha.
I just recently purchased the QC35, love them but after wearing them for some time, worry that they actually might be a nuisance when trying to sleep on a flight, does anyone have experience with this/ is it not a big deal. Thanks
I just recently purchased the QC35, love them but after wearing them for some time, worry that they actually might be a nuisance when trying to sleep on a flight, does anyone have experience with this/ is it not a big deal. Thanks
Mar 8, 2017, 1:27 pm
#156
Join Date: Jul 2015
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More follow-up:
The right earpiece is now becoming hot, and I have a lot of static and complete sound cut outs. Maybe there's a short somewhere. Due to some inexplicable prescience, I bought a Geek Squad replacement plan so they're being exchanged on Friday.
The right earpiece is now becoming hot, and I have a lot of static and complete sound cut outs. Maybe there's a short somewhere. Due to some inexplicable prescience, I bought a Geek Squad replacement plan so they're being exchanged on Friday.
Mar 8, 2017, 10:29 pm
#157
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Am I the only one that sleeps with my head against the wall when flying haha.
I just recently purchased the QC35, love them but after wearing them for some time, worry that they actually might be a nuisance when trying to sleep on a flight, does anyone have experience with this/ is it not a big deal. Thanks
I just recently purchased the QC35, love them but after wearing them for some time, worry that they actually might be a nuisance when trying to sleep on a flight, does anyone have experience with this/ is it not a big deal. Thanks
Seriously though, I could definitely see any of these over or on-ear models being an issue with that. I look out the window when in a window seat and have occasionally brushed my headphones against the wall inadvertently. The vibration of the plane passes straight through as the headphones try to "cancel" out whatever the mics are interpreting, and it can be quite horrible.
So if you tend to lean when you sleep, then yes, it can be a problem.
Mar 9, 2017, 1:42 pm
#158
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 102
Am I the only one that sleeps with my head against the wall when flying haha.
I just recently purchased the QC35, love them but after wearing them for some time, worry that they actually might be a nuisance when trying to sleep on a flight, does anyone have experience with this/ is it not a big deal. Thanks
I just recently purchased the QC35, love them but after wearing them for some time, worry that they actually might be a nuisance when trying to sleep on a flight, does anyone have experience with this/ is it not a big deal. Thanks
Mar 10, 2017, 8:14 pm
#159
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 92
Curious if when you first got them you started a habit of charging them when they were still mostly charged (say 60%+)? I've been told that charging when the battery remains mostly charged greatly diminishes the life and capacity of the battery, creating a circumstance similar to that you're now experiencing.
Mar 12, 2017, 12:40 pm
#160
Join Date: Jan 2015
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What is this wall you speak of? Some of us only sleep in lay flat seats.
Seriously though, I could definitely see any of these over or on-ear models being an issue with that. I look out the window when in a window seat and have occasionally brushed my headphones against the wall inadvertently. The vibration of the plane passes straight through as the headphones try to "cancel" out whatever the mics are interpreting, and it can be quite horrible.
So if you tend to lean when you sleep, then yes, it can be a problem.
Seriously though, I could definitely see any of these over or on-ear models being an issue with that. I look out the window when in a window seat and have occasionally brushed my headphones against the wall inadvertently. The vibration of the plane passes straight through as the headphones try to "cancel" out whatever the mics are interpreting, and it can be quite horrible.
So if you tend to lean when you sleep, then yes, it can be a problem.
Mar 15, 2017, 3:35 am
#161
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Sorry if this has been answered beforfe but I feel I am missing something. I like the idea of a wireless headset. I currently have hte QC25s (wired) and have been contemplating upgrading but:
- the NC (a 'must have' feature for me) won't work with the IFE (unlike the wired version that does)
- the NC doesn't work when I use my MP3 player (I have a Questyle QP1R dedicated audio player)
That only leaves NC when working on/playing music or video on my laptop....So am I right in thinking that this upgrade is not for me?
- the NC (a 'must have' feature for me) won't work with the IFE (unlike the wired version that does)
- the NC doesn't work when I use my MP3 player (I have a Questyle QP1R dedicated audio player)
That only leaves NC when working on/playing music or video on my laptop....So am I right in thinking that this upgrade is not for me?
Mar 15, 2017, 7:13 am
#162
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Posts: 63
Sorry if this has been answered beforfe but I feel I am missing something. I like the idea of a wireless headset. I currently have hte QC25s (wired) and have been contemplating upgrading but:
- the NC (a 'must have' feature for me) won't work with the IFE (unlike the wired version that does)
- the NC doesn't work when I use my MP3 player (I have a Questyle QP1R dedicated audio player)
That only leaves NC when working on/playing music or video on my laptop....So am I right in thinking that this upgrade is not for me?
- the NC (a 'must have' feature for me) won't work with the IFE (unlike the wired version that does)
- the NC doesn't work when I use my MP3 player (I have a Questyle QP1R dedicated audio player)
That only leaves NC when working on/playing music or video on my laptop....So am I right in thinking that this upgrade is not for me?
I always leave NC on when connected to IFE, but I suppose if you were in a situation where you were very low on power, couldn't charge, and still needed to use them, it is nice to be able to do so.
Mar 15, 2017, 8:47 am
#163
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Sorry if this has been answered beforfe but I feel I am missing something. I like the idea of a wireless headset. I currently have hte QC25s (wired) and have been contemplating upgrading but:
- the NC (a 'must have' feature for me) won't work with the IFE (unlike the wired version that does)
- the NC doesn't work when I use my MP3 player (I have a Questyle QP1R dedicated audio player)
That only leaves NC when working on/playing music or video on my laptop....So am I right in thinking that this upgrade is not for me?
- the NC (a 'must have' feature for me) won't work with the IFE (unlike the wired version that does)
- the NC doesn't work when I use my MP3 player (I have a Questyle QP1R dedicated audio player)
That only leaves NC when working on/playing music or video on my laptop....So am I right in thinking that this upgrade is not for me?
Mar 15, 2017, 1:52 pm
#164
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https://www.cnet.com/products/bose-quietcomfort-35/
The good news is the headphone does work as a wired headphone if the battery runs out of juice (a 47.2-inch cord is included -- it's slimmer than the one that comes with the QC25 and has no integrated microphone). You just can't use the noise-canceling or Bluetooth, of course, but at least you can get some sound out of it, and the tight seal of the ear cups does provide a fair amount of noise isolation.
Mar 15, 2017, 2:07 pm
#165
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The good news is the headphone does work as a wired headphone if the battery runs out of juice (a 47.2-inch cord is included -- it's slimmer than the one that comes with the QC25 and has no integrated microphone). You just can't use the noise-canceling or Bluetooth, of course, but at least you can get some sound out of it, and the tight seal of the ear cups does provide a fair amount of noise isolation.