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I have the soundbar 900 paired with the bass module 700 and really enjoy that combo in our smallish TV room. I picked up the Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar at Best Buy because I wanted to try it out. Setup was easy and I preferred using my phone to calibrate it vs the headset I have to use with my 900.

On it's own, the Lifestyle sounds a little fuller and less airy with a little bit more bass extension than the 900. I didn't notice any dramatic improvement in the height or width of the soundstage, but our room is 12X16 with 8 foot ceilings, so there's only so much height and width to be gained.

As expected, it sounds much bigger, fuller and punchier when wired to the bass module 700, but it still only sounded like a small step up from the 900 pared (wirelessly) with the same bass module. I'd describe it as having slightly more definition and mid range punch, but I was hoping for more. I do think dialogue on the Lifestyle has more weight to it, but the 900 already does a great job with dialogue. f you blindfolded me and put me in front of a 900 or soundbar ultra and told me I was listening to the Lifestyle Ultra, I'd have no reason to doubt it.

Our kids felt the same. They were expecting a new, mindblowing movie experience and said it pretty much sounds like our current setup. I was really hoping the bar would be next level, so I could justify splurging and getting the surrounds, but it doesn't sound next level, so I can't justify the spend just to have real surrounds. Based on what I heard from the bar, I'd say the Lifestyle's real step up in sound comes with adding the surround speakers.

I could easily sell my current setup for a few hundred bucks, but I'd still have to drop $2k to get the new bar, the sub that I can use wirelessly and the surrounds. Basically, I'd be dropping $2k to get proper surrounds. As much as I want real surrounds, I don't want em that bad. I returned the bar today.

Hey guys I purchase Sony XM6 on eBay with eBay certified refurbished for effective 220$ with 2 years warranty ( sadly got to know that hinge break issues are not covered )

I used it for a week or so along side my friends Bose QC ultra 1’s

I felt Sony’s felt a bit delicate and they often are not very comfortable ( which I did not expect)

And the head band often is crooked not being straight

After reading all these reddit posts and all
Every time I use it I was very cautious and delicately using them

Bose on the other hand even though both are Same plastic builds felt much more sturdy in hand and feels premium too

But will definitely miss the case

Recently bought a Bose QC Ultra (gen 1) earbuds from a website called techinthebasket. Wasn’t sure about the site in the beginning to be honest.

Reviews were mixed so I paid via Paypal for protection. Headphones came and app recognized it as it should but left earbud had a crackling noise when nothing was played.

Went on to Bose website and it said warranty expired Jan 26.

But after filling the product support form, it automatically gave me an option of free 2nd gen replacement!

Just picked up and tried out a pair of the new Bose Quietcomfort 2nd Gen's, and they're great! Compared to the 2023 QC's, the ANC and Aware Mode are both notably better, I no longer get any static interference when using multipoint connection, and they look sleeker and more modern. The clamping force is ever so slightly more present, but not to a point where they're uncomfortable by any means. If anything, they just stay in place a little better.

BUT, I have one gripe... the color selection. I know it comes down to preference, but I really would've liked to see some more staple color options in the launch selection apart from Black and White Smoke (which is more of a grayish beige, for anyone wondering). And if Bose is talking suggestions, I'd REALLY love to see the new QC 2's in their Dusk Blue color.

I've been shocked by the lack of coverage on these new headphones. Don't get me wrong, some of these new colors are *interesting*, but my biased take is that I can't see any of them being particularly appealing to the general public. And with these not being considered Bose's flagship headphones (even though I prefer them to the Ultra 2's), they must not have a whole lot of draw to them in general.

Anyways, if you'd like to see the new QC 2's in new colors, drop a comment below and hopefully someone from Bose will see it:) My vote is still for Blue Dusk 💙

I'm thinking about getting a new pair of headphones. I have been looking at the Bose QC Ultra Gen 1 because they are $200 refurbished on the official Bose site, but I'm a little scared the ANC isn't going to be that good. I'm in high school and I need them to block out people talking. I want to know how well they do with that, and if there are any major issues with them in 2026.
I heard about the hissing they do when ANC is enabled, but I looked it up and asked a few friends who have them, and they said they don't hear it or barely hear it. If they aren't a good pair for me, what would be for around the $200 price range, and how does the Bose do with sound leakage?

- Bose Smart Soundbar 300 (bought 2022/2023)

- Bass Module 500 Subwoofer (bought 2024)

- Small Surround Speakers (bought 2026)

I currently have these 3 items from Bose at home and I must say the sound quality and experience is amazing. My dad in his 60s enjoys it thoroughly. How much more different are the higher tiered ones?

Personally feel that the bass 500 was the game changer. How was your experience and what upgrades would you suggest?

I use these to sleep but that sound wakes me up and terrifies me.

The battery runs out fast when noise cancelling mode is on. So I end up waking up at least two times a night.

Overall i think it is a thought out review and highlights the good and the bad of the QC gen 2 headphones.

Im think about getting a new pair of headphones i have been looking at the Bose qc ultra gen 1 because its $200 refurbished on Bose official site but im a little scared the anc isn’t going to be that good im in high school and i need them to block out people talking mostly how well does it do with that and is their any major issues with them in 2026 i heard about the hissing they do when in anc online but i looked it up and asked a few friends who have them and they said they dont hear it or barley hear it and if their not a good pair for me what would for be for around the 200 price range and how does the nose do with sound leakage

Hi all, I ordered a refurb pair of QCs earlier today direct from Bose.co.uk with standard free delivery and they've already dispatched and are in Eindhoven. What great news! However I have conflicting informatoin on delivery date: The Bose site says they'll arrive Monday The UPS site says they'll arrive Thursday

For the sake of determining when I'm home, could anyone in the UK let me know which was more accurate in their experience.

Thanks!

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Recently, I bought QC on sale for $229. Today was supposed to be my delivery day but they basically cancelled and refunded money to me. And I don’t even know the reason they did that. They didn’t send a follow up email or smth. Is it bcs they want me to get those headphones for the full price or… Anyone had the same issue?Their customer service is terrible cause I can’t call them (phone issue) so the only thing I have left it’s this AI both on their website.

This post suggests you can and even has directions - will it work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/336737363925

What might be included in the next generation of Bose QC (Ultra) headphones? If they follow the normal schedule, these might be released in Fall 2027.

Hello all,

I own a pair of Quietcomfort 35 ii headphones. Back in 2023 I purchased original replacement ear cusions directly from Bose (Belgium).

It seems now there is no longer a non-USA online Bose store, or customer support for that matter? Is this correct? I keep ending up on the USA store, which does not ship outside of the US.

If anyone knows where in Europe I could order original Bose replacement cushions, please let me know.

Thank you!

Has anyone had an issue with the ultra quiet comfort headphones 2nd gen with one side of the headphone being louder? The first pair I bought it was the right side and I would have to factory reset it every time for them to even out. Sent them back to Bose and just received my new pair and now it’s doing the same on the left. Any advice?

I'm open to all kinds of genres. I'll be testing both Bluetooth and wired. I'm upgrading from QC-45, so I'm just wanting to put it through its paces. I may even build a playlist based on your suggestions. I'd like to run the gamut from jazz to classical to rock, dubstep, d+b, house, whatever! I'm upgrading from the QC-45 (which I literally loved to death to the point where the hinge part is broken) to the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). If anyone has some recommendations for EQ or cinema mode, etc., please let me know! They'll be arriving this Friday, so it'd be nice to have something to put them through its paces!

Cheers!