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Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $300.00
You Save: $49.00 (14%)
New (8) Used (7) from $235.00
Rating:  120 reviews
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: TJ539VC/A
Model: 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling
UPC: 017817391276
EAN: 0017817391276
ASIN: B000GFDC7C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact, on-ear design forms a gentle seal to help block unwanted noise and deliver high-quality audio | | • | Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphone technology electronically identifies and reduces noise | | • | Lightweight for hours of comfortable listening | | • | Rechargeable battery offers approximately 25 hours of run time | | • | Rechargeable battery and charger included |
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Product Description
QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones deliver acclaimed Bose performance in a compact, on-ear design. Just slip them on and experience full-spectrum noise reduction that fades unwanted sounds into the background. Rich, clear audio reveals nuances you might have previously missed. And a lightweight, comfortable fit offers hours of listening enjoyment. It's a unique combination of benefits available only from Bose.On-ear QC3 headphones match the noise reduction and audio quality benefits of our around-ear QC2 headphones. Wear them when you fly, and you'll notice a dramatic decrease in engine roar the moment you turn them on. Connect your MP3, DVD or CD player, or listen to the in-flight movie. You'll hear audio detail and clarity you may have never experienced before. When you just want to create a sanctuary for yourself, simply remove the detachable cord and enjoy the benefits of untethered noise reduction.Use QC3 headphones at home or at the office and notice unwanted distractions fading softly into the background. An optional Cell Connect cable also lets you use your QC3 headphones with most music-enabled mobile phones. Of course, no headphones will eliminate all noise. But proprietary Bose noise reduction and audio technologies work together to make almost any listening experience more rewarding with QC3 headphones. And when you're done listening, the earcups fold flat for compact storage in a slim carrying case. For added convenience, QC3 headphones are powered by a rechargeable battery with approximately 25 hours of run time. Both the battery and a wall-socket charger are included with your purchase.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 115 more reviews...
 A quiet compromise! August 28, 2008
I had suffered long enough with a cheap pair of "skater" headphones that cost about 30 bucks, when I finally decided to bite the bullet and go with the creme of the crop Bose QuietComfort 3 noise cancelling headphones.
What I was looking for was a relief from ambient noise when I would walk with my iPod nano. I found car noise to be the biggest setback when trying to enjoy music, as the sound frequency range of the passing cars seemed to compete with the music. It was a masking blanketing effect that was not about volume as much as competing frequencies. I realized that any noise cancellation headphones might work more on the low end of the spectrum, but not eliminate the "white noise" effect of passing cars completely. Still, anything would be better than what I presently used.
In a word, I was wrong! While the Bose QuietComfort 3 headphones were very comfortable to wear, seemed very well-made, had a rechargeable battery and case (including extension cables and plug jack adaptors to boot), and they cancelled noise to a very satisfying degree (even car noise), something was not right. I found the sound to be actually very "muddy". The bass was pronounced, as boasted via the Bose in-store kiosk at which I sampled the phones described. The sound was very "up-front" or intimate...but downright muddy. It was as if the bass range was being over-compensated for, with a midrange boost in the 250-300Hz area. I played the obligatory Steely Dan CD's (a good source to start with because those albums are so well-recorded). I played a remastered CD of Al Stewart's "Year Of The Cat", for which the acoustic guitars seemed dull. Sure, I heard all the parts coming through, but as if they were behind a pillow case. The same can be said for Ambrosia's "Biggest Part Of Me", a song that sounds great on most equipment. Music of the R&B Genre, or Rap, will not suffer such a criticism because it is more bass-dependent program music by nature.
So my conclusion is this: The net result when putting on the phones is like finding a quiet room in which to hear muddy music. Where is the trade-off? I think I would ultimately rather have fleeting moments of great sound on cheap phones than a noise-free session of less-than-stellar sound for $350.00.
I did not buy the product through Amazon, and to be fair, the Bose store was very pleasant upon sale. I will be returning the Q3 phones tonight. The search goes on.
Anyone else experience this?
wonderfull August 25, 2008
I had been creative noise cancelling headphones for about 1 year and was flying a lot for work, i couldnt believe the difference, i found my self feeling smug that i had only spent 30 and was getting this satisfaction. When flying for work london-dallas, i was ugraded to business class on AA and they have these available to use on the flights. i thought i would try them to see how better they were. 200 later, i wish i hadnt! they are much much better, the noise cancelling is better, not 170 better, but better, the reason you would pay the extra is for the sound quality, the bass is so crisp and the overall sound is amazingly different. If you are a regular traveller and listen to music these are well worthwhile the investment.
 Simply the best August 13, 2008
If you are looking for the finest in noise cancellation headphones, you have found them.
Expensive, but extremely good sound and worth every penny! August 4, 2008
Once I put the headphones on immediately after taking them out of the box, I was amazed with how good the sound was. I actually experienced new sounds and nuances in tunes that I've been listening to for quite a while. That might say something about the hifi setup I normally use, but I'm used to listening to quite decent set-ups (B&W loudspeakers, Denon amps, etc). Of course, this effect might occur due to the noice cancelling effect, and the fact that you listen a lot more carefully when testing a new pair. Anyway, I've had the headphones for a month now, and I'm still quite impressed. Not fair to compare them to my old Koss Portapros, but I would definetely say that they are worth the price (in Norway these babies are 650 bucks...)
Outstanding August 1, 2008
These are overpriced, but they work perfectly. If you want Bose quality and can afford them, they are the ones to get. Super noise-cancelling and light on the ears. Music reproduction is outstanding.
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