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Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

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$324.97 - $329.99

Summary: Portable closed, on-ear noise-canceling headphones that come with carrying case, removable carrying case shoulder strap, removable rechargeable battery, battery charger, detachable connecting cord, extension connecting cord, mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-adapter, and mini-plug-to-airplane-jack adapter.

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Type: Portable headphones

About - Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones is part of the headphone test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, noise-canceling headphone models like the QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sound quality: Represents the tonal accuracy, clarity, detail, ambience, and dynamics of the audio reproduced by the headphone. Noise reduction: Represents how well the headphone reduces ambient noise when the active noise cancelation feature is activated. Sensitivity: An assessment of how loud headphones will play for a given audio input signal level. This is an important consideration if the headphones will be used with audio devices that have relatively low maximum audio output signal levels like some battery powered portables. Some models have 2 sensitivity levels given: one with the highest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch ON and the other with the lowest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch OFF.

About - Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones is part of the headphone test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, noise-canceling headphone models like the QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality:: Represents the tonal accuracy, clarity, detail, ambience, and dynamics of the audio reproduced by the headphone.
Noise reduction:: Represents how well the headphone reduces ambient noise when the active noise cancelation feature is activated.
Sensitivity:: An assessment of how loud headphones will play for a given audio input signal level. This is an important consideration if the headphones will be used with audio devices that have relatively low maximum audio output signal levels like some battery powered portables. Some models have 2 sensitivity levels given: one with the highest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch ON and the other with the lowest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch OFF.

About This Brand
While Bose's best-known headphones are noise-canceling models, it now makes several types, including earphones. Products are usually in the higher price range.

About This Brand

While Bose's best-known headphones are noise-canceling models, it now makes several types, including earphones. Products are usually in the higher price range.

Features & Specs - Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
Works with noise reduction off Will operate without the noise-canceling circuitry activated; allows the model to be used as standard headphones if the batteries die. Works with noise reduction off	No
Monitor function (mute) Has a control that turns off the audio, and in the case of noise canceling models turns off the noise canceling function, so that ambient sounds can be heard. Useful for hearing ambience like travel announcements without turning off the audio player or removing the headphones. Monitor function (mute)	No
Integrated microphone Has an integrated microphone for use with some cell phones or audio players with a recorder function. Integrated microphone	No
Call connect/disconnect control This allows you to answer or disconnect from a phone call with some cell phones. Call connect/disconnect control	No
Integrated volume control This allows you to adjust the volume without having to dig into your pocket or purse for a player. Integrated volume control	No
Integrated player control This allows you to control some player functions (for example: play, pause, track skip) via a control without having to dig into a pocket or purse for a player. Integrated player control	No
Noise canceling unit in earpiece The electronic circuitry for the noise cancelation function is integrated into headphones earpiece rather than incorporated as a separate module that is integrated into the audio cord. Noise canceling unit in earpiece	Yes
Detachable cable A detachable cable allows the headphones to be used for noise canceling without the cord being connected to a music or video player, or dangling from the headset. Detachable cable	Yes
Cable length (in.) Cable length indicates the approximate length of the cable from the headset or earpiece to the plug, measured in inches. Cable length (in.)	53
Battery type The number and type of batteries used. Battery type	Rechargeable proprietary Lithium ion
Low battery indicator An indicator to show that the headphone battery power is low and will need to be replaced or recharged. Low battery indicator	Yes
Weight (oz.) Reflects the weight, in ounces, of the headphones including the audio cable and batteries, if any. Weight (oz.)	5.5
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General Information
Manufacturer	Bose Corporation
Manufacturer Website Address	www.bose.com
Product Line	QuietComfort
Product Model	3
Product Name	QuietComfort 3 Headphone
Product Type	Headphone

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4.0

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svensken

User has 26 Days of experience with this product

5.0

A great purchase

11/29/2009

Strength

Outstanding sound quality, comfortable to wear

Weakness

No European plug for the charger was included

This is a high-end product that provides excellent sound quality. I comes with a slim designed carrying case that makes it very easy to bring along both the headphones, the charger and the airplane adapter. The only downside is that it doesn't include any European plug for the charger, so if you travel to Europe, make sure to bring one along.

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anonymous

User has of experience with this product

5.0

Bose QC3 headphones

08/23/2007

Strength

Excellent fit and finish, compact size and outstanding sound quality (even better than the QC2 and more comfortable). I like to disconnect the cord and use them as as a noise canceling headset.

Weakness

Spendy. Comes with only one rechargeable battery (though I like that the battery is rechargeable).

I am pleased with my purchase. The QC3 are the best headphones I have used/owned. I loved my QC2s but the QC3 outshines them. The carrying case is well built and protects the headset. From The Clash to Hank Williams to Sonic Youth to Muddy Waters and The Mexican Institute of Sound, the Bose QC3 headset administers the music to my brain direct and lovingly. For all it's enclosed technology, the QC3 is remarkably warm and delicious. Well done Bose. I whole-heartedly recommend them.

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anonymous

User has 6 of experience with this product

5.0

Great Overall sound

04/30/2007

Strength

Extra-ordinary sound quality, comfort and fit.

Weakness

Not recommended for high impact work-outs. And this goes without saying, cost!

Next to my M&K 750THK 5.1 home audio speaker system... and next to my Polk reference car speakers (powered by Alpine amps), The Bose QC3s are the best things that have touched my ears. Is it worth it? For $349, it better be worth it! They sound great! I've tried Sony, Sennheiser, and JVC noise cancellation headphones. Don't bother! I tell people that I could NOT find reason NOT to buy these headphones. I totally adore this device. Other than using them on the plane, I use them at the weight room and for non-impact cardio. With regards to durability, I would take extra-special care with these. The hard-zippered care is ideal for travel protection and a place to store my ipod. I've had mine for 6-months and the battery life is still outstanding, 15-20 hours per charge (I wish my ipod had that battery life). The phones are very comfortable and fit well ON my ear (as oppose to around my ear, for the QC2 model).

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