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

Aug 9th, 2019 2:28 pm

#1

pathoma [OP]: Newbie; Aug 8, 2019; 0 posts; 33 upvotes

Aug 9th, 2019 2:28 pm

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

Deal Link:: https://www.bose.ca/en_ca/products/head ... utlet.html
Price:: 249.99
Retailer:: Bose Canada

Factory refurbished qc35 (first gen) - black on sale
Been eyeing this for a while, but they were always out of stock

249.99 + tax + free shipping (3-5 business days).

I hope this is a hot deal.

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Aug 9th, 2019 5:00 pm

#2

dinguszoo: Newbie; Oct 28, 2014; 7 posts; 13 upvotes

Aug 9th, 2019 5:00 pm

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

+11

Aug 9th, 2019 9:44 pm

#3

ravenjo: Jr. Member; Feb 20, 2009; 156 posts; 90 upvotes; Mississauga

Aug 9th, 2019 9:44 pm

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

+6

Aug 9th, 2019 11:36 pm

#4

OwinT35225: Newbie; Aug 4, 2018; 26 posts; 14 upvotes

Aug 9th, 2019 11:36 pm

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

Aug 9th, 2019 11:40 pm

#5

Aelanord: Newbie; Apr 20, 2018; 47 posts; 17 upvotes

Aug 9th, 2019 11:40 pm

ravenjo wrote: ↑
Aug 9th, 2019 9:44 pm
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.

+2

Aug 10th, 2019 12:05 am

#6

pixeloflife: Newbie; Aug 9, 2019; 1 posts

Aug 10th, 2019 12:05 am

Aelanord wrote: ↑
Aug 9th, 2019 11:40 pm
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?

Aug 10th, 2019 3:54 am

#7

DDR: Jr. Member; Nov 13, 2003; 152 posts; 33 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Aug 10th, 2019 3:54 am

Been waiting for these to come back in stock knowing that the Bose 700 isn't far better in performance (I rarely use the mic in a noisy environment), has a stronger clamping force on the head, and doesn't fold (ok, honestly don't think this last point is a huge deal).

I like the multi-point connectivity that the Sony doesn't support.

In for one.

+1

Aug 10th, 2019 7:09 am

#8

slimysnot: Deal Addict; Dec 14, 2008; 1701 posts; 734 upvotes

Aug 10th, 2019 7:09 am

dinguszoo wrote: ↑
Aug 9th, 2019 5:00 pm
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.

+7

Aug 10th, 2019 7:43 am

#9

dieselboy27: Deal Addict; Jun 20, 2008; 1374 posts; 270 upvotes; Oshawa

Aug 10th, 2019 7:43 am

Aelanord wrote: ↑
Aug 9th, 2019 11:40 pm
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.

+1

Aug 10th, 2019 7:48 am

#10

signup: Sr. Member; Jul 15, 2008; 840 posts; 149 upvotes; Edge

Aug 10th, 2019 7:48 am

slimysnot wrote: ↑
Aug 10th, 2019 7:09 am
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.

Aug 10th, 2019 8:34 am

#11

mwahahaa: Deal Addict; Dec 30, 2012; 1003 posts; 502 upvotes; Burlington

Aug 10th, 2019 8:34 am

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.

+3

Aug 10th, 2019 9:17 am

#12

GeneralAkbar: Jr. Member; Dec 22, 2017; 191 posts; 207 upvotes

Aug 10th, 2019 9:17 am

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.

Aug 10th, 2019 9:20 am

#13

kimwoobingsu: Sr. Member; Nov 23, 2017; 966 posts; 1959 upvotes

Aug 10th, 2019 9:20 am

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.

Aug 10th, 2019 9:56 am

#14

mikek33: Sr. Member; Dec 19, 2009; 714 posts; 216 upvotes; Ottawa

Aug 10th, 2019 9:56 am

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?

Aug 10th, 2019 10:00 am

#15

m7cky: Jr. Member; Jul 23, 2007; 173 posts; 40 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 10th, 2019 10:00 am

dieselboy27 wrote: ↑
Aug 10th, 2019 7:43 am
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?