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- First reviewJuly 13, 2012
- Last reviewJuly 2, 2016
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- First review commentJune 26, 2016
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QuietComfort® 35 wireless noise cancelling headphones are engineered with world-class noise cancellation that makes quiet sound quieter and music sound better. Free yourself from wires and connect easily to your devices with Bluetooth® and NFC pairing. And enjoy up to 20 hours of wireless listening per battery charge.
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5
Better than all others I tested, including V-Moda
on July 2, 2016
Posted by: CptNemo
from Hilliard, OH
I tested multiple headphones for weeks, and finally decided on the V-Moda Crossfade Wireless in the Magnolia section of Best Buy. I had to order them however, and while they were being shipped Bose came out with the QuietComfort 35. As soon as I listened to the Bose I new they were serious competition for the V-Moda's, and so I purchased the QC 35's and have tested both pairs for the last few weeks. Here are my observations:
Features: Bose QC 35 wins hands down. When you turn on the V-Modas, you hear a voice that says, "Connected." When you turn on the QC 35's, it says, "Battery at 70%. Connectted to <phone name>. Connected to iPad" (for example). The Bose can automatically power down after a period of inactivity (if you choose), the V-Moda's cannot. And the Bose has 20 hours of battery life, the V-Moda's have 12.
App Support: Bose wins. The V-Moda's don't have an app. The Bose has an app that allows you to rename your headphones (by suggesting fun names such as Roast Beats), manage your connected devices, view the user manual, update the firmware of the headphones (I did this one minute ago and it worked flawlessly), set the Auto Power-Down interval, toggle Voice Prompts, and a few other things.
Comfort: Bose by a mile. There's a reason that many Crossfade reviews suggest that you buy the optional ear cushions. After a short while they are uncomfortable on your ears, but the QC 35's provide hours of comfort, with no pressure on your head or ears.
Style: V-Moda's win here. The ear cup shields are customizable and the overall fit is designed to minimize any gaps between your head and the headphones. The Bose are fine but nothing to write home about.
Functionality: Another Bose win. While wearing the headphones, you can easily feel the volume and function buttons. With the V-Modas you have to search for them because they are flush and don't have the satisfying feel of the Bose buttons.
Audio quality. Here I thought the V-Modas would win. But after extensive listening I'd rate this a tie. They each have their own individual sound signature with enjoyable levels of bass and treble. These are high quality headsets and you'll have to compare for yourself. I like that Bose has an EQ that makes music listened to at low levels sound as full as music listened at higher volume. But the V-Modas play music at a higher maximum volume.
Conclusion: By now you can see that the QC-35's are superior to the CrossFades, and I haven't even mentioned Bose's secret sauce - noise cancelling. It's wonderful in so many applications, from allowing me to focus on my work in the office, to keeping me sane while the kids are screaming like banshees. The Wall Street Journal just reviewed 7 or 8 top selling wireless noise cancelling headphones, and *none* were close to the QC-35's ability to cancel unwanted noise.
I hope this review was helpful, and now if you'll excuse me I'm going to slip back into my own little quiet, peaceful world, compliments of the Bose QuietComfort 35.
My Best Buy number: 77815811
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Speaker: With this speaker's built-in microphone, you can able to make and receive crisp, clear conference calls. Bluetooth technology lets you listen to books, concerts, interviews and more wherever there's an enabled device.
Posted by: CptNemo
from Hilliard, OH
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I had owned the Bose SoundLink for just over a month, but returned it and bought the Jawbone - Big Jambox instead (thanks Best Buy for your generous return policy). There are plenty of online reviews comparing the two - the price is identical and they are both Bluetooth speakers. Which sounds better? That's a toss-up. Some say the Bose (better bass), some say the Jambox (better treble). For most people it's too close to call, if my experience is any indication. And since the price is the same, it comes down to features and design.
I returned the Bose because I realized it was lacking in features compared to the Jambox. I'm so glad I did. I love being able to pause and skip from the unit instead of from my iPhone. The battery life is also better by several hours, and I prefer the design of the Jambox. Plus you can have two devices paired at once (though they can't, of course, simultaneously play). And the Jambox gives voice alerts ("The Jambox is fully charged" for example). Both of these units are great, but for features and design, the Jambox is the obvious choice.
What's great about it: Respectable audio quality; loaded with features
What's not so great: The price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Comfort
5
Durability
5
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Hilliard, OH
June 26, 2016
So is your review for the MacBook Air, or the MacBook (this item)?
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