Bose QuietComfort 2

Bose · QuietComfort

QuietComfort 2

Released 2003

Bose's early over-ear travel headphones put battery-powered noise cancellation in the earcups and use a detachable audio cable.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 35 h
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: –

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Back: Closed
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail: Noise cancellation works with the audio cable detached; the power switch is on the right earcup

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 35 hours
Battery life detail: The 2003 Bose guide states about 35 hours from one AAA alkaline cell; a later Bose guide for a revised QC2 states about 40 hours

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: Power switch on the right earcup; Hi/Lo level switch on the cable connector
Fit and ear tips: Around-ear cushions and rotating earcups that fold flat into a case
Works with: Detachable wired audio cable with 3.5 mm source plug; dual 3.5 mm airline adapter and 6.3 mm stereo adapter described in the guide

Pros and cons

Pros

Noise cancellation works without attaching the audio cable
Replaceable cell and folding earcups for travel
Hi/Lo audio level switch accommodates aircraft systems

Cons

Wired audio cannot play with power switched off
No wireless connection

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
SennheiserHD 280 PRO	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	285 g	2003
SennheiserHD 650	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	260 g	2003
BeatsStudio (2008)	Over-ear	Yes	–	–	Wired	–	Jul 2008

Sources

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