Bose - QuietControl 30 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black

After doing a lot of research, I elected to buy these because 1) they're wireless and 2) they're noise canceling. Being that they were BOSE, I elected not to get the Best Buy Warranty. I've known that BOSE provides great product support and warranty replacement for some time. What an epic mistake that was! For the first month or so, I was very pleased with the product. Then things started going down hill. The rubberized coating that covers the electronics started to get stretched out around the power button. Soon, the entire covering started coming apart at the seems. The coating on the other side started coming apart as well, so it seems they did not choose a good material for covering these. Eventually, it stretched out so much that I couldn't turn the power on/off. I was past the return date for Best Buy, so I checked with BOSE and they provide NO WARRANTY for any product that isn't purchased directly from them. So now I had a $300 paperweight! Ugh... Seeing I had no ability to return them and BOSE wasn't going to do anything about them, I figured I'd try and I was able to pull the rubber coating back far enough that I could reach the underlying power button, so for a few weeks, I used them in that capacity. Within a few weeks of that, I started hearing static and popping in the left speaker. Initially, it got better if I wiggled the cord, so I assume there was an issue with the wires or their connection. Eventually, wiggling the cord didn't work any longer, so they became completely unusable. I got to use these for approximately 2.5 months before they became completely unusable. I have since searched online and found a very long thread on the BOSE community web site where numerous people have reported this same issue as far back as 2017. BOSE is aware of the issue, yet they are still allowing this product to be sold. It should have been pulled off the shelves long ago. SMH... I won't be trusting the BOSE name anymore. I can't post a link to the BOSE community discussion around this issue, but if you search Google for "Rubber-Cover-on-QuietControl-30", you will find it.

The earbuds were very comfortable and fits very well in the war. The sound quality is great, the noise reduction is very good also. So far this is my favorite ear phone to date.

Great sound as you would expect from Bose. Serious problems staying paired with iPhone. Works well on one side of the body, terrible on the other. Same button -- and very similar action -- for turning on/off, pairing devices, and clearing "paired devices stored (supposed to pair up to 8 devices at once). At around 6-8 months, the outside shell (rubber/soft plastic??) began to separate around the neck body. I don't run anymore though I do walk. I wouldn't think sweat in those activities would be a factor in the body cover separating. IF that amount of activity and sweat creates a problem, that in itself is unacceptable for such a device at such a price. What, are we to buy a Bose QuietControl headphone device to sit around the house on the couch?? Deep basses and clear sound. But Sound volume is limited or has a governor on it it would seem.. Other than falling apart, weak connection with the iPhone, illogical action buttons, and now, difficulty plugging in the cord pins to recharge, it's a good device.

Grabbed these back when they first dropped and true wireless was not as good then to go as an all day driver but when they messed up I took back and got some true wireless buds. At first the true wireless were good but if you wear all day it gets rather stressful on your ears but I love these cause the weight is not on your ears and they a plus cause you can just drop and the wire holds safe, no worries of dropping or losing. I wear all day at work which is great as they also work as ear muffs with noise cancellation, so knocks out one less item to add to work cart. Highly recommend these. There is a chance of the rubber body falling apart as my first set did but it worth the risk. Sound is amazing too with that Bose sound, tho I am a fan of the Master and Dynamic sounds these are a close enough soundstage to not miss them that much. Woulda been nice to have some haptic feature as sometimes I get calls but miss as I don’t hear my phone and buds are out of my ear. Still a great set which I do prefer.

I enjoy listening to a variety of music genres during my daily routine. So, I was very anxious to try-out this complimentary set of Bose' new Quietcontrol 30, wireless ear pieces over playing music through regular sound speakers, which anyone in my vicinity could hear. I was hoping that these ear pieces would allow me to enjoy my own preferences of music without ever annoying or bothering any of my family members or friends. My first impression of the QC30 made me very skeptical at first. The ear pieces looked flimsy and lame. However, after fifteen minutes I discovered that the QC30 is pretty uncomplicated, lightweight, super-practical, and a technological marvel for sound reproduction and variable noise suppression. The winged ear pieces require a little practice to properly set them in your ears. I found that twisting each bud back and forth, gently, after you place them in your ears, helps immensely to set them right. The QC30s include three sizes of Bose’s silicon tips along with ear lobe wings, which sort of customizes your fit. Once you get the knack of putting the the winged ear pieces in your ears, they fit securely and comfortably as designed. The QC 30's have a wire running between both attached ear pieces to a lightweight, horseshoe-shaped plastic band, which fits rather comfortably around your neck. The wire connecting the right-hand ear piece also contains the volume and Adjustable Noise Canceling Control (ANC). The lightweight neckband contains the battery and in-line remote. Simple buttons that are on the in-line remote include music volume, play/pause, answer/end calls, and variable noise control and Bluetooth pairing mode along with the mini-USB charging port. The QC30 has up to 10 hours of battery life from a recharge, which can take up to two hours to complete. The charging wire is included in the set along with a handy, hard backed carrying case. It is very simple to pair the QC30 with any other Bluetooth devices. It even remembers which ones you have paired in the app so you can choose using the Bose Connect app. NFC also is included for easier pairing to NFC-equipped Android devices You can download the Bose Connect app from Google or Apple, depending on your device, which will allow you to control the volume and, or, noise cancellation from your phone or tablet device. For convenience you also have the remote, in-line control on the attached wire of the right hand ear piece to raise or lower the volume of listening and, or, the amazing variable, noise cancellation feature. It is noteworthy to mention that there are actually twelve levels of adjustment for noise cancellation, however, these ear pieces are engineered for 'active' situations as you can move freely about while wearing them. I found that the 'bottom-level' does allow a minute amount of sound to 'leak' through from your immediate environment, I believe, for safety reasons. You can always adjust them to your particular preferences, accordingly. The variable noise canceling adjustment is an spectacular concept. The QC30 also has dual mike pickups (actually six mikes), which allows you to speak to your 'voice assistant', Siri or Google, to place and receive calls, 'hands-free'. Together with the appropriate noise cancellation feature you can actually hear your own voice so as not to be too loud when speaking. Also in the app settings you can activate voice assistance, which will announce battery level, phone calls, etc. Great feature. The sound quality is both surprising and expected from what is produced by Bose Corporation. After all, Bose Corporation has been a world leader in audio equipment for over five decades, and, the Bose Quietcontrol 30 was well designed and engineered for unequaled quality in its class. I love this Bose QC30 unit, and, will use these ear pieces as much as I can since they allow me to 'roam' around my house unimpeded and 'hands-free'. When I put in these ear pieces and select a Pandora radio station, I am whisked to another world of dynamic, clear and brilliant, enveloping sound. The bass is not overwhelming, nor the treble too tinny. This unit is an engineering wonder that does not need any equalizer settings to enhance its masterful reproduction of sound. I have actually heard audio from live performances, like subtle audience sounds and noises, even rain drops falling, that I could not here on my several thousand dollar, home, receiver/entertainment system. The Bose Quietcontrol 30 is my newest 'best-friend'. If you are into listening to impeccable sound reproduction, and, want the freedom to move around your house, and, or, work 'hands-free', then the price of this unit is a bargain, that is, if you only want the 'best'! I highly recommend the purchase of this Bose Quietcontrol 30. It would make an excellent Christmas gift for that 'special-person' on your list, or discriminating family member or friend.

As a frequent traveler, I've been longing for a pair of wireless headphones that are compact, lightweight, and have noise-cancelling abilities. I love my Bose QC35 over-the-ear headphones, but they are sometimes a bit bulky to throw into a carry-on bag. I had high expectations for Bose's latest entry into its noise-cancelling lineup: these QuietControl 30 (QC30) wireless headphones, which, as far as I know, are the first in-ear headphones with both Bluetooth and adjustable noise-cancellation. After a week of traveling with and using the QC30s, I find myself torn between these and my trusty QC35s. Here are my impressions: OVERVIEW: - Setup is incredibly simple, especially if you download the Bose Connect app to your smartphone. Simply turn on the headphones, enable Bluetooth on your device, and complete the pairing process. You will hear a voice from the headphones confirm that pairing was successful. - In-line volume, function, and noise-cancellation controls are included on the right cord. You can easily move between songs, pause playback, or even enable Siri with the function button. You can also control all of this through the Bose Connect app. - The QC30s have a horseshoe-shaped plastic band that sits on your neck while in use. My thoughts on this below. PROS: - Nice battery life. Bose claims that a single charge will power the headphones for 10 hours, and that seems accurate to me. However, larger headphones (particularly the QC35s) deliver twice the battery life, so 10 hours seems modest at best. - Nice wireless range. I don't lose connection to my iPhone until I'm almost 40 feet from it. Range should be more than adequate for anyone. - Effective control of noise-cancellation. There are about 12 levels of noise-cancellation to choose from. With it set to the highest level, voices in a coffee shop or other busy areas are essentially indistinguishable. - Great sound performance. Not as good as the over-the-ear QC35s, but there is a good amount of bass and plenty of separation between highs and lows. CONS: - The headphones are lightweight, but I find the neck band very awkward and cumbersome. You might not notice it at first, but after a few hours of use and moving your neck, you'll know it's there. It's not that it's heavy -- it's that it rubs against your skin very easily (unless you're wearing a collared shirt). Furthermore, the cords frequently rub against my cheek when I turn my head. The ear buds simply dangle down your chest when not in your ears. - Because these are in-ear headphones, the noise cancellation doesn't seem nearly as effective as the QC35s. Because of this open design, ambient sound seems to leak into your ears rather easily. On an airplane, even with the the noise cancellation turned all the way up, I could hear much more engine noise compared to the QC35s. These are still 100 times better on an airplane than standard headphones, just not as good as over-the-ear noise cancelling designs. - Using the in-line remote with the headphones in your ears is awkward. The noise cancellation adjustment buttons are so small that I have to work my thumb around for several seconds before I'm sure I'm pressing the right button. OVERALL: I had a hard time trying to determine the intended demographic for these headphones. The QuietControl 30 headphones feature effective noise cancellation and a lightweight design, but I personally can't use them for more than a couple of hours at a time before the neck band and dangling cords start to annoy me. The noise cancellation works well to reduce crowd noise and soft ambient sounds, but it's not nearly as effective as the QC35s. On the other hand, these might be non-issues for other people. The neck band will fit everyone differently, and the noise cancellation should be adequate for many people. That being said, I would recommend trying these on at a store before committing to a purchase. For me, the better noise cancellation, battery life, and overall performance of the QC35s will continue to make those my go-to headphones for traveling. The QC30s will be great for desk work, coffee shops, and office settings.

Exelente sonido, aisla el sonido externo, y es limpio el sonido, no me arrepiento de haberlos comprado

By far one of the best sounding headphones I've ever had. They fit and feel great and seals out the outside noise really well.The Bluetooth capabilities and battery life is ok but could be a lot better. For $300 a pair, these were not cheap but after two months of using it, it started to come unglued and the rubber material incasing it peeled off the unit. It still works but have to peel back the casing to activate any buttons needed to use it. It was two weeks past my 45 day hassle free return opportunity so I have to rely on Bose's one year warranty to fix or replace it if they'll honor it. Completely unsatisfactory for such a high price unit.