New! Bose QuietComfort 15 (replaces QuietComfort 2)
Sep 5, 2009, 12:23 am
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Sep 7, 2009, 12:37 am
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but then again I haven't done it yet... As for replacing them
Did you get the product yet? Do they include the instructions? (Or is that why the Bose product cost more... for the instructions
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Sep 7, 2009, 10:32 am
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Nope, I haven't yet purchased them... hehe, I am sure Bose must include some sort of instructions with the replacement kit. I just cannot get myself to shell out $40 + shipping (to Spain!) + import tax for replacement cups! Grrrr!@
Sep 7, 2009, 11:12 am
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For instructions on QC2 foam replacements check some of the sellers on ebay.com as they often give instructions on their ads and one of them a week ago gave the link for the Bose instruction manual (I assume its somewhere on the bose.com site). Good luck.
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Sep 7, 2009, 3:09 pm
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Here is another review from ilounge. I like JH's reviews, I think he does a though job.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/rev...ng-headphones/
"good, but not great sound"
confort is still the best
premium pricing, when others are cheaper
other headphones have a bit better audio sound, but I have said this since the original QC2 came out, the Gen II QC2 had the best sound in my opinion.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/rev...ng-headphones/
"good, but not great sound"
confort is still the best
premium pricing, when others are cheaper
other headphones have a bit better audio sound, but I have said this since the original QC2 came out, the Gen II QC2 had the best sound in my opinion.
Sep 8, 2009, 12:25 pm
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Well, my QC2's has been giving me problems - intermittent white noise, I called Bose Canada to see what's up, and I was out of warranty. They offered $150 to trade in for the QC15's (or $180 for the QC3's or $100 for another QC2). I took the offer....
So if you're having problem's with your 2's....time for 15's!!
So if you're having problem's with your 2's....time for 15's!!
Sep 8, 2009, 1:05 pm
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That's been quite rare for the last 2+ years. I had my original champagne QC2s replaced with the silver model for free when the headband developed cracks, but that was something like 4 years ago now. I haven't heard of anyone getting free replacements for quite some time.
Sep 8, 2009, 1:34 pm
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Perhaps... But a 50% discount isn't really that greatan especially if ones QC2's are still operational...
But its nice of them to offer...
Does Bose have an option of repairing/ refurbishing the components of the QC2 if one isn't ready to shell out for the newest generation yet?
And how much would that go for? $50 sounds reasonable
Originally Posted by vliou
Well, my QC2's has been giving me problems - intermittent white noise, I called Bose Canada to see what's up, and I was out of warranty. They offered $150 to trade in for the QC15's (or $180 for the QC3's or $100 for another QC2). I took the offer....
So if you're having problem's with your 2's....time for 15's!!
So if you're having problem's with your 2's....time for 15's!!
But its nice of them to offer...
Does Bose have an option of repairing/ refurbishing the components of the QC2 if one isn't ready to shell out for the newest generation yet?
And how much would that go for? $50 sounds reasonable
Sep 8, 2009, 4:43 pm
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50% depreciation on used electronics, especially things that are several years old is a pretty good return, IMO. I doubt you would get close to that on other brands unless they are extremely rare or limited edition collectibles.