Refurbished Bose QC35 headphones (Black, First gen) - $249.99

Thanks for posting, but I fear it might not be the best time to buy the qc35.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/16/2069 ... n-problems
I've seen many people mention that Bose nerfed the ANC on these, and there's not much you can do besides downgrading the firmware and never connecting to the app

The Verge reported on model II and OP listed model I.

Might not be hot for some people.
But I'm just like you keep watching this for awhile. I was hesitate to buy either the used this QC35 / Sony 1000xm3 on KJJ or ebay.
Finally this comes! a lot safer and discount! why would this bad

Thank OP

ravenjo wrote: ↑ The Verge reported on model II and OP listed model I.

QC35 I users complained about degraded ANC as well. But very likely the headphones sold in stores or shipped from warehouse won't have the latest firmware. Just don't upgrade it.

Also, Bose outlets stores have renewed QC35 II for $300.

Aelanord wrote: ↑ QC35 I users complained about degraded ANC as well. But very likely the headphones sold in stores or shipped from warehouse won't have the latest firmware. Just don't upgrade it.

Also, Bose outlets stores have renewed QC35 II for $300.

Do you know how to prevent getting the latest firmware and not upgrading it?

dinguszoo wrote: ↑ Thanks for posting, but I fear it might not be the best time to buy the qc35.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/16/2069 ... n-problems
I've seen many people mention that Bose nerfed the ANC on these, and there's not much you can do besides downgrading the firmware and never connecting to the app

I just want to say that Bose users complained about this in earlier versions of firmware before and also complained for same reason. They took users headsets back and did comprehensive testing (with documentation on what they did) and found that the qc35 first gen performed the same pre and post firmware upgrade in the lab.

Meanwhile, I have done the firmware upgrade and didn't notice any difference in anc feature.

My conclusion is Bose forums are mostly people who like to complain because Bose mods actually respond to them.

In the meantime, my qc35 first gen is still working great and sounds the same.

Aelanord wrote: ↑ QC35 I users complained about degraded ANC as well. But very likely the headphones sold in stores or shipped from warehouse won't have the latest firmware. Just don't upgrade it.

Also, Bose outlets stores have renewed QC35 II for $300.

I picked up the QC35II for $279 at the Bose outlet. Then I heard they gave another $30 off (but can’t verify) so I’m not sure the first gen is worth the $250.

slimysnot wrote: ↑ I just want to say that Bose users complained about this in earlier versions of firmware before and also complained for same reason. They took users headsets back and did comprehensive testing (with documentation on what they did) and found that the qc35 first gen performed the same pre and post firmware upgrade in the lab.

Meanwhile, I have done the firmware upgrade and didn't notice any difference in anc feature.

My conclusion is Bose forums are mostly people who like to complain because Bose mods actually respond to them.

In the meantime, my qc35 first gen is still working great and sounds the same.

They have a legit reason, I have experienced this in my refurb QC35i that I bought here.

Before just ANC ON you can't hear people talking after the upgrade it is night and day difference you can hear people talking and even the keyboard sound while you're typing, so they have reasons to complain.

I was on the lookout for these, but grabbed the QC25 for $135 on Prime day and can no longer justify the price for the recertified Q35s.

On my QC35 II, no difference in ANC performance.

The thing with internet anecdotes is that everyone gives skewed responses to some degree.

QC35 is still a great buy and sounds awesome.

I bought these during the sale last time at $269. They sound no where near as good as the WH1000XM 2/3 but they are way more comfortable, I’d take these over the XM2/3 on a long haul flight any day.

Mine came basically brand new. A solid buy IMO.

Anyone with experience with these Sony WH-H900N headphones? https://www.costco.ca/Sony-WH-H900NBDC- ... 16523.html

How would they compare with these Bose?

dieselboy27 wrote: ↑ I picked up the QC35II for $279 at the Bose outlet. Then I heard they gave another $30 off (but can’t verify) so I’m not sure the first gen is worth the $250.

When was this? They told me 300. Anyone hear anything different?

pixeloflife wrote: ↑ Do you know how to prevent getting the latest firmware and not upgrading it?

The Bose Connect app automatically downloads firmware to the headphones, but the upgrading actually starts after user hit the upgrade button. Put phone on flight mode when using the app, or just don't hit the upgrade button.

m7cky wrote: ↑

When was this? They told me 300. Anyone hear anything different?

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/bose-ca ... 2254107/3/

dinguszoo wrote: ↑ Thanks for posting, but I fear it might not be the best time to buy the qc35.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/16/2069 ... n-problems
I've seen many people mention that Bose nerfed the ANC on these, and there's not much you can do besides downgrading the firmware and never connecting to the app

I've had QC25's since they came out and I love them. I almost bought QC35's when they were first released but realized how stupid it was to buy $450 headphones with non-replaceable batteries. I don't understand how these things sell between the batteries and firmware updates forced down your throat.

Are these similar to the Beats Studio 3?

savercanuck91 wrote: ↑ Are these similar to the Beats Studio 3?

I would say the qc35 is better in almost every way.