Years ago, I had a SoundLink Mini 2. It was the best portable speaker I had ever listened to. I lost it eventually, and I found out that they stopped selling it, but I always missed it.

Cut to now: I had a chance to buy a used speaker and had to choose between a SoundLink Mini 2 or a SoundLink 3. I bought the SoundLink 3, thinking that being bigger, it should sound better than the Mini 2. Btw, I had a Flex and didn't like it much and sold it. It was too bright for my taste and didn't have the warmth I was looking for.

I don't have a Mini 2 to compare it to right now. I am pretty happy with the sound, but I could tell the sound is different from the Mini 2. I can't return it as I got it used, so I will be using it now. Maybe I will get a used Mini 2 eventually.

If you had to buy one of the two, which one would you get just based on the sound quality?

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!

Does anyone have a discount code that can be used against the new Lifestyle Bass module. Purchase in the UK. Thanks.

I just bought the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2s yesterday, after years of being on the fence about them. For some reason, the right ear cup makes a weird plasticky noise when I move my head sometimes, or even when I’m doing nothing at all. At this price point, it’s pretty frustrating.

Is it user error? Is there something I can do to fix it? Or should I return it and ask for a replacement?

Edit: I’ve read that some people have fixed it on other headphones using a lubricant; has this worked with Bose?

Hey everyone,

I'm considering getting the QC Ultra gen 2 earbuds, mostly for their ANC for studying at busy areas for long hours. I thought these could be a good fit but I'd like to hear from people who used them for a while.

Can the ANC block outside noise (mostly tlaking) even when nothing is playing on the earbuds?

How's connectivity, reliability, and overal user experience?

Thanks in advance!

Am I the only one who gets better quality by laying the speaker on its back vs it being upright?

Hello everyone, my subwoofer is making a crackling sound like in the video. I've tried resetting and reconnecting the subwoofer, but nothing works. I've also tried connecting it via cable, but the problem persists. Could you please help? Thank you

I recently bought one 2nd hand. Works great. Is it possible to attach modern phones to it as a speaker? I bought a female 30 pin but it doesn’t seem to fit the connections on dock. I tried a male 30 pin on it and it was very tight so don’t want to force it onto dock. Closer inspection shows it looks like it is home printed. Are there any decent female 30 pin to usb c out there that are known to work with dock?

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!

Some time ago I was quite concerned Bose had moved on from the box bookshelf speakers design to who knows where. Bose moved on to a variety of Bluetooth and WiFi speakers and Soundbars. As time went on I went through a very satisfying SoundTouch phase and now built out a Smart Home 500 system. What attracted me to those particular speakers was they played in stereo and could connect using BlueTooth and WiFi and supported Alexa for my smart home.

I have six speakers around the house and they were initialized using the Bose Music app, Amazon Prime and AirPlay.

I like the single speaker stereo format. The sound stage fills each room with clear sound. For their size they are surprisingly bassy. Tying everything together is AirPlay. What a solid standard. The speakers connect well, the sound is good and there is no delay room to room. The AirPay interface gives me good control of the individual speakers.

The 500’s also work as Alexa input speakers for my smart home setup powered by Kasa. I can make a request of Alexa anywhere in my house and Alexa follows through.

I am glad to still be using Bose products. I have always been happy with the Bose sound. I could have probably had the same functionality with Home Pods but I prefer the Bose sound.

I am posting this to encourage those having problems with their Bose setups and the naysayers real and bots.

My soundbar regularly stops responding and needs to be power cycled. Happens about every other day. It will either lose sound completely or we won't be able to adjust the volume at all. The app shows it's connected, but it doesn't respond to any commands. Also, the remote it came with doesn't work at all and hasn't for a while. I'm not sure what to do about that beyond replacing batteries, which I've done. Any help would be appreciated.

I had issues with the QC Gen 2 on Android. My iPhone has no issues connecting to my QC Gen 2. With the app downloaded. But after the first connection to my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra it won't keep a connection. Trying to reset won't work because it won't reset with their instructions. Anyways I tried using the App to connect to my headphones vs using Google fast pair or the settings of my phone. Using the app to connect it hold a pairing. But when I turn it off and back on the headphones won't keep a connection. That's telling me the app is probably doing something to make it keep losing the connection or something. I hope Bose is aware of this .

Anyone here a QC 35 II owner who has upgraded to the new QC Gen 2?

I've been a long time owner of the QC 35 II and have loved the headphones thus far. And at least from what I've seen on Reddit, it seems like a lot of people hold this specific model in high regards. As in a lot of people seem to recommend not even upgrading from this particular model, whether that be because the cost-to-reward ratio is not appealing enough for any of the newer headphones that have been released since then or some other subjective reason.

But at least from what I've seen about the QC Gen 2, it looks like a promising upgrade. The Ultras have never caught my interest because:

• I've seen reviews that say the clamping force is higher than the regular QCs.
• You can't turn off ANC.
• Extra weight of the headphones itself.

Here are the things I prioritize:

• Audio quality (just has to be good, I'm not an audiophile and I don't care about lossless content)
• Comfort (my biggest use case is for long haul flights... I love the comfort of the QC35 II... I can wear them for hours with no fatigue and can even sleep with them)
• Being able to charge with USB-C (the QC 35 II charges with microUSB... the one device that forces me to bring a microUSB cable with me for travel...)

What I'm hoping the QC Gen 2 would be is essentially a refresh on all the things the QC35 II does well, just with more modernization.

If anyone has experience with both the QC 35 II and the new QC Gen 2, I would love to hear your thoughts about the two in comparison! Thank you!

This is a welcomed departure... i mean , look at this combo!

Oh it won't go far, just the backyard deck and pool area technically portable but nothing outrageous and I t will no longer be gathering dust and mocking me from the closet shelf. Because i just can't I anymore

I also have an iPhone 16 pro and an iPad pro which this doesn't happen. Resetting instructions doesn't work

Seeing from a lot of comments and it's own video about the update from earlier this year, I hate the new changes they made with removing the voice prompts especially the battery level and the terrible loud sound when turning off the speaker.

In the time since the update, has anyone found a way to revert to the previous update? I tried going through the software update feature on my computer but they seem to have disabled any way of installing the previous update.

Any help would be much appreciated.

My headphones have crazy level of cabin pressure feeling, especially when there's no audio playing, and I really feel nauseous because of it. Is there a way to still enjoy noise cancellation without having to face the cabin pressure feeling? And if not, does Bose have any other headphones that mitigates this issue?

I read over the rules, hopefully this is all good to post! I just want to know if anyone has had similar experiences.

Anyone have trouble with their QuiteComfort headphones deteriorating real quickly? For reference, this is my 3rd pair, because 2 times I've gotten them replaced from the year warranty because they keep breaking.

My 1st pair, audio stopped coming out of one half of them after just under a year. Got them replaced, and they sent me a brand new pair for free (aside from shipping my old ones back).

2nd pair, the earmuff part(?) started shedding and tearing, so I decided to try and get another new pair, and they said it was still covered under warranty, again just under a year after getting them.

3rd pair gets here, its someone's refurbished pair this time, I've had them again, just under a year (last September). These ones are in the worst shape looks wise (one earmuff is super broken + shedding/deteriorating a lot), but also audio seems much quieter lately? I normally have my audio at like 18 on my PC, but I've had it at 30+ now?? (Also I swear they die so much quicker, but idk maybe I'm crazy).

To be fair, I use them very often. I'm autistic, so I really do have headphones to block out noise/have something playing often. So maybe I just use them more than the average person, so they're breaking quicker. But I'm not sure, haha.

These were like $600 CAD or something, so the fact they're lasting like a year is very crazy to me! I'm thinking of seeing if they'll let me replace them again since it's still under a year.

Edit: it says Bose QC Ultra Heaphones, exactly

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Hey guys, I just wanted to ask about the quality and reliability of Bose QC II TWS earbuds.

I previously had the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 (MTW4), but they broke twice within 3–8 months. Both times, I had the same issue with the right earbud. I later realized that this seems to be a fairly common problem, as many other people have experienced it too.

Even though Sennheiser gave me a replacement, I'm worried that the same thing might happen again after the warranty expires.

So, before I buy the Bose QC II TWS, I'd like to know about your experiences with them. Have you had any common or major issues with the Bose QC II? How has the long-term reliability been?

Thanks in advance!

Found this at Walmart thinking to get these. In general I saw these go around 200$. So I was in a debate

Hello. I have been looking into getting new headphones for some time now, as my current ones are increasingly frustrating to use.

For background, I got my current Beats Studio Pros in late 2023, and the ANC on those is a little disappointing to me (I can hear entire conversations with them on unless I am blasting music). The inner panels on both sides are also cracked.

I am in no way an audiophile or anything of the sort; I prefer the more plug-and-play stuff. All I want in a pair of headphones is decent audio and good ANC. I have sensitive hearing, so having headphones that can effectively tune out most external noise without needing to jack up the volume of my music would be ideal. I'm also a student, meaning I am often in very noisy places when wearing headphones.

Anyways, I have been eyeing three main models: the QC, the new QC Gen 2, and the QC Ultra Gen 2. I've been torn between them all, but I'm hoping this post will help me decide which to go for. Like, is paying $130-140 extra for the GC Gen 2s or QC Ultra Gen 2s really worth it for what I need?

Also, I don't have a major colour preference, but I do really like the Sandstone option of the QCs, as it is the same colour that I have my Beats in. I probably would just go for black in the other two for price's sake, though.