Bose QuietControl 30 Review - Worth the money?
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2017
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The new Bose QuietControl 30 headphones are wireless and add ANC controls on the module, but is that worth the $299 price tag?
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Never had any trouble with these whatsoever they are amazing
video from this channel are very detailed for sound products. reviews are in very simple words. this has helped me buying my audio stuff alot.
Very honest and helpful review, subscribed!
Was holding back buying these just waiting for your review. It's about time. Always been with bose and always trusted your reviews. Will hold back again for what we say hopefully a better iteration.
You have an amazing voice!! 😍😍😍
NICE job on the review. To the point, fast paced and hitting all the care points. No stuttering/well scripted. VERY professional and much appreciated. I cannot have headphones with only 10 hrs battery life WHEN NEW (it will fade within a year...) AND which have questionable low power bluetooth connectivity. I will go for the 20s for sleeping. THANKS!
7.6 - that's pretty generous considering the issues you listed.
I have both the QC35 II over ear, and these. I was blown away at how good these were considering they aren’t over-ear headphones. The bass is very satisfying and comparable to my QC35II’s. I havn’t found much skipping or lag so I’m happy. It may also interest people (if they’re also looking at the Sony 1000X earbuds...) I also had those at one stage and they were unbelievably bad compared to QC30’s. They had zero bass, and cut out all the time!
Hmm.
I own a pair to use in the gym as I have a pair of custom JH16 Pro in ear monitors for ''proper' listening.
Sound quality is great.. Good bass, mids and highs.
Noise cancelling works a treat. Cuts out background gym music and noise of train and passengers when commuting.
Tips fit fine.
Collar does move around a bit but not wearing as a fashion item so I'm cool with that.
Generates a LOT of wind noise so not suitable for running/cycling (which I don't use for)
Bluetooth strength is awesome on mine. I leave my iPhone in a cupboard on the gym floor and can do my workout walking round the gym with no issues of drop offs. It's actually funny because its only when I walk WAY off that it cuts off and that reminds me that I've forgotten my phone on gym floor. I've even let my phone charging in shaff room, walked out onto gym floor down a corridor and made it about 30 meters away (through a closed door) before it started cutting.
I don't doubt reviewer had issues he says he had but may have had something to do with the bluetooth on his phone. Read/watched many reviews before buying and never heard/saw anyone else have the same issues.
Damm perfect review and you hit it spot on. I returned mine all because of what you said. I think gen 2 will be much better and hopefully they listen you fix the issues
DJSHARK9000 dope! glad we came to the same conclusion lol
when is 2nd gen coming out?
Yep - me too. Crappy 'phones.
This review is so detailed! The audio portion especially. The only thing missing is a durability checkup. They look sturdy, but how are they for failure points and noticeable materials quality?
If you use them daily, they'll very likely disintegrate within 6-8 months, so durability is disastrous.
I have these for about a month, the connectivity is not that bad, I have had issues but not that often as he said. I will rate the connectivity 8.5 over 10
I got these before the price increase in the UK. Brilliant pair of earphones. Only downside is the mic for taking calls. I find myself not even attempting to answer the call unless it's important, which isn't ideal
Great Review - I had the old Single ear Bose they no longer make. It was the Best. Too bad for them being discontinued.
Regarding this model: The noise cancellation is the best par. However the main body shifting around the neck (also mentioned in another review), the battery life, as you say could be better utilizing the body, and I would think that they'd mimic LG's retractable earbuds to prevent them from hanging on you or in front of you when bending over. Copnsidering those observations and the the high price, Bose needs to make a few changes to make it the Ultimate headset, before I'll buy... Good honest review!
I bought a pair of these headphones as they are cheaper now. I absolutely love them. I don't have the issues of the neckband moving but I'm not wearing them on a bare neck.
I think 10 hours is plenty and any more really would make them heavier and larger. On flights, I carry an Anker charger pack and would prefer to charge things in breaks than always have a way heavier neckband. If you had a longer cable you could even charge these while wearing them.
I think they made the right choice as I use these on long hikes and the extra weight would be noticeable and a poor trade-off for the exceptional time you need more than ten hours.
Excellent review though.
Next Gen needs collapsible or folding neck piece to place in your pocket, and a built in optional 3.5 wire extension port to use on airplane or when juice runs out. Microphone could also be upgraded to Jawbone style in effort to eliminate background noise.
I purchased yesterday. Sound quality is amazing. Noise cancellation is good. Mic is OK for me. I talked my wife and she did not understand that I used Bose for phone.
I had also Jabra Sport. Bose is far more superior regarding sound quality. I have also QuietComfort 35. It is also perfect.
How could you miss a major issue with the Mic for this unit
I am looking for good sounding earphones with good base input, any recommendations?
Did you review the quality of the microphone on this device?
Buying mine tomorrow. Wish it best because its kinda pricey
No mention of how good/bad the latency is (and no AptX support). Not important for listening to audio only media, but how do these fair when trying to watch video?
I had two of these disintegrate on me in the space of 18 months. NC and sound was great, but what's the point when the neckband falls to pieces after 6-8 months of use? Not worth the money.
10 hours is damn good bro I've had the LG Tones anywhere from the cheapest to the most expensive and never got 10 hours not even 8. I'm a daily driver I almost never take mine off. If I could just charge him overnight and they last all day long, from the time I leave the house to the time I get home that's just amazing I must have been missing out with the LG products since I always have to charge them at least once in the middle of the day. The most disappointing part about it it's the neck piece that slides around which I had the same issue with the Samsung ones that came out for 5 years ago. I have a pair of the soundsport wireless earbuds and those don't break connection I'm very surprised at these do. Having been used to wearing a neck band from all the LGs I was going to return my soundsport earbuds in favor of the familiar neck band. Very disappointing but I'm glad I didn't have to figure it out for myself thanks for the review
Feels weird listening to this on the qc 30
Bose is art Beats are toys!
Never had drop out, connection is good ,sometimes fall out of your ears when you are hot and sweaty easy to wear if you wear glasses
Mine does not cut out I bought these and was really nervous with what you said but they did not cut out maybe because the phone?
Never had disconnection issues with these, they are the most comfy ANC in the market even by today’s competition
Can you sleep in qc30's despite the neckband?
What's the piano/computer keyboard you showed in the review?
Wait wtf? No magnets to keep the headphones from knocking around?
Sennheiser HD1 In-Ear Wireless would you chose this over those?
I bought these one year ago and unfortunately something went wrong after i did the latest firmware update... it creates a static noise on the left earpiece...
which they (Bose) can not fix it.... I suggest to those who want to purchase any products of Bose wireless make sure to read the community forum of the Bose and you will discover a lot of problems with those products.... I'm very disappointed with it.... Please think before purchasing a high-end product like this or else you will end-up like me....
Looking for replacement for my lg tone infinium. I love Bose’s sound quality. Looks like I am getting the cheaper Harmon Kardon lg due to wanted retraction.
Sorry i want to know do you find any disconnect when you but the mobile in your pocket & when edit noise cancelation on for example 80% with the application then application not available on mobile it will complete at 80 % or can change it without application ?
I haven't had this problem. The only issue I have had is having to readjust and walking too far away from my phone.
seems like a common issue with BT on Bose, i have the same issue with their sound systems too.
One thing that turns me away from those is that there is no way to store the earbuds. No retractor or magnets
Mitchell Armstrong well, it does come with a carrying case
The wear quality on these is rather poor, too. The rubberized cover separated on me in about 3 months. The noise canceling actually amplified background noise during phone calls, but worked fantastically in all other use cases.
0:16 "Bose has been at the top of the noise cancelling headphones game for a while." Bruh, that's the understatement of the century. They invented the technology and nobody has come close in terms of noise cancellation.
Sony does much much much better
I love em. However, after a few years now, the phone part of it all doesn't work. People cannot hear me when talking. Traded them in for the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds...mistake.
I never liked the design of LG Tone's and when this QC30 was launched, I was completely disheartened to see the same style and design. Bose must do something which was never done before i.e., making a new design and style in their wireless earbuds with ANC.
P.S. I own QC20 and I really love them being a flight attendant as its my daily drive to get a sound sleep in crew bunk.
these ones or the Sennheiser HD1 momentum?
Yes, the band can move around a bit which is annoying. But the comfort feels the same to me even if askew a bit. The simple solution is to duck the blades under your shirt. I do this daily and don’t mind the feel against my skin. Maybe would be bothersome in 90 degree temps.
Are they retractable?
What is your source player¿
Gorgeous guy! Love the beard
After VERY LITTLE use, The RIGHT channel (microphone side) died! The earpieces fell off on a flight I was taking and I had to go to Amazon to find replacements. I had given up on them until recently but discovered BOSE would replace them at no cost. Keep your box with the SN because you'll need it to send them back! They really should replace them considering how much they cost. I would not buy again.
I really enjoyed your review and you just saved me $300 lol I can afford them but your review makes me think they are not worth $300 price tag, I would say $200 to $250 at most for this head set, at $300 buck it would be nice to get 20hrs battery life for long flights would be nice
What kinda phone you're using? You should've provided that info..
Because it's known that iPhones are inferior to high end Android devices when it comes to wifi and Bluetooth signal.
Maybe next gen is gona be the one
Hi could you please compare Sennheiser HD 1 Wireless and Bose QC 30?
i have no stutter when i have my phone on my desk, not even once, but with my phone in my pocket (front right, the antenna is also on the right on the QC 30 according to Bose), i have a lot of stutter, even more so if i wear my winter coat. really disappointing.
Can these be used inside of a motorcycle helmet?
Good rev. At that pricepoint, the device needs to work flawlessly in my pocket (which is wear I carry my phone). Skipping at arms length for 300 beans? Hell no.
the jaybird x 3 do the same thing !
The Bopper thanks! and yeah it was def annoying
They're shite 'phones. I was given a pair and actually returned the to the guy so he could claim his money back. So many reasons to hate these but most of all the bluetooth is crap beyond belief, can't run (or even walk fast) with the them as they move and who doesn't sweat around the neck sometimes?
Horrible.
Watching this vid with my QC30's on :)
Wayne Shao lol same 😀
How are they going
Would you still recommend? For music mainly?
same :)
I heard the Sony 1000 xm3 is much better have you ever done review on the Sony’s?
Epic beard!
Guys, I got an offer from a friend to get these headphones(Bose QC30) for 200$ and they are new. Should I go for it for that price tag? Or should I wait until I have enough money for Sony MDR-1000x?
I have a 55" Sony TV and would love to purchase a soundbar for it that is under $300 canadian but can fit under the tv, Sony XBR X700D the problem is the sensor to the tv is very low is t here a super thin good soundbar I can get for it that sounds fantastic and is under $300. PLEASE HELP!
What about call quality?dose the microphone isolate the noise around you ?
Anas yes
Poor BT connectivity is a plague for Bose, esp. with the QC35s.
Just got qc35 yesterday! For a moment i gave the qc30 a thought but it did not look that appealing :-( sound cancellation wise, which one is better?
Krishna Sarkar I agree QC35's have better ANC for sure
Compare it to Sennheiser HD 1 In-ear Wireless pls
Bose headphones are good but the build quality is not good. Especially the cables, they get cracked easily in a years time. Have faced this issue with two hradphones.. Wonder how is the cable quality of these headphones. Can anyone pls comment on it post long term use
i brought the beats x love em !
"i cannot their regular headphones"
Any one tried it with watching videos from phone or laptop, is there any delay between the image and sound?
No delay for me
Microphone is in the wrong position, people can't hear you clearly on the phone unless you pop the ear piece out and hold the mic close to your mouth. The rubber on mine that covers the circuit boards came apart after 10 months of careful use...so build quality isn't good. Now sent off for replacement under warranty but that's quote as 2 week wait.
Do these have full compatibility with android phones?
I believe they do
Hello.
I am looking at reviews on QC30. There are multiple reports of rubber detaching after a year or so. According to the time of this video (Feb. 2017) you have QC30 for two years. Have you experienced rubber detaching yourself?
Thank you.
srozefeld the rubber will detach at the seems so severely it will prevent headphones from working. I’ve had to send two pairs back to bose for repairs in two years. Save yourself the headache and do not buy!!
@@adrianmoss4 Thank you. Got it.
I'm sure they're nice earphones but not worth $300. Just bought Samsung Level U Pro for $30 and I don't think these earphones are 10 times better than the Level U Pro.
Super Awesome 👌
300$ and the sounds skips while in the pocket? Definitely not a good purchase.
Fine viteyows
Ivan Velkov mine don't do that I can literally be in a different room away from my phone and I'll hear the music perfectly
Bryant R. Probably varies from phone to phone.
Depends which phone you are using though
@@bryantr.7787 i can be in another dimension without any problem
Watching with my qc20s
Listening with my Qc 35 II
The neck battery design issue is very pronounced. Constantly having to balance.
NICE BEARD
I’ve had these for about 4 years now, I’m on my 6th pair.
All were replaced under warranty for various defects.
I they are on my neck every day…. And I mean every single day.
The pair I’m on now is about a year old…. It’s been sold.
However, call quality is absolute trash even in a quiet room.
I use these in a noisy metal shop and they do a great job of quieting down my environment.
I'm about to buy a pair. Thanks for ur message
Updates have fixed this and now they are god tier. Do ignore all that noise.. haha
Is this comfortable to be worn to sleep in bed?
They suck mine can't be charged. Mines are just 4 month old
7th comment yay but you should make a no hype power beats 3 vid
Great review. One thing you didn't address at all is that at the $300 price point it looks a little ridiculous to have the earbuds just hanging there when not using the set. It's completely unacceptable for a professional environment. The set should have the ability to retract the wire or the buds should magnetically attach to the ends... hanging on my shirt is just unacceptable.
What I have to do I I bought it， but it’s not work with my iPhone 7 , help guys😭😭
Hey I know I'm a year late but did you fix the issue?
unknown hi bro it’s still have a problem
@@ebrahimal-azazi8815 oh okay what is the problem can you connect?
We all want more play back hours 18650s anyone ?
FORGET ABOUT IT!!! I bought those and returned them fast. Here are the main issues coming from your normal buyer non sponsored.
Pros: Great Sound
Cons:
- Sound not loud enough when you really want to hear it loud.
- the darn rigid band is plain awful, if you’re remotely a big guy, it’s gonna be too tight and not be comfortable at all
- disconnects easily if you step remotely away from the playing source; TV or leave phone as you walk away
For the price vs products I highly recommend you pass on this product PERIOD.
Muy buen vídeo pero por favor en castellano
i really don't think they worth the amount - really disappointed
this will be the last time i buy their product
I came to this video because I just bought a pair at a yard sale for $10 (Brand new in box)
Everything got way too thin too small long be4 battery technology could even keep up
The Bose QC 30 is definitely NOT worth the price tag. I agree that this is a noice canceling headphones and all the hype around this, but it's not even waterproof or sweatproof.
The price range of $100 - $150 should be at what Bose should have launched it for.
Bryndleson Dude, no one would dunk the headset into water if hey paid that price for the headset!! It's one of the products from Bose that I don't see much worth the price tag... the sound sport wireless could have been made noice cancelling!
Call quality is really bad, let alone making a call in a noisy environment, other side have problem hearing you in the quiet environment. Really disappointing for a headset at this price
Smh this is real disappointing for a Bose headphone, someone dropped the ball
I bought and returned those Bose earphones, not worth the price. They're pretty annoying to wear. They're kinda big and don't stay in place.
you saved me from spending 300 dollars
Alluuxi I just bought them and they’re great!
i have a bose qc20i way better than bose 30 .bose qc30 is a bad design. i just bought sony mdr 1000x sound better than bose qc35.
$400 and song skips every 5 min . LMAO Mine don't.
Bose in Mexico warranty plan is garbage, Quiet Control 30 as soon as warranty expired was broken, and $368 dlls only for 2 year is a robbery, if you are in USA is possible it worth it because you have 5 year warranty. In Mexico never should buy Bose headphones.... Warranty is short and there is a lot of people complaining, direct to garbage.
If the battery life was spot on the quoted runtime, why on earth would you give these an 8, and not a 10? So what if YOU want more battery, a review should be about "Does it perform", and you state that it does, then score it down, this makes all your other scores doubtful.
Sennheiser Momemtum In-Ear is Far better than these Bose QC30 Earphones, Sennheiser Delivered High Quality Crystal Sounds Quality and Heavy Bass Punching Volume to your Ears , Bose QC30 6-10 Sennheiser 10-10