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Bose Quietcontrol 30 Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling - Black
Brand | Bose |
Model Name | QuietControl 30 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- Breakthrough technology lets you control your own level of noise cancellation throughout your day
- Bluetooth and NFC pairing so you can connect to your devices wirelessly. Bluetooth range: 10 m
- Noise rejecting dual microphone system helps reduce the noise around you to deliver clearer calls
- Lightweight neckband design conforms to your body for all day comfort and wear ability
- Lithium ion battery lets you enjoy up to 10 hours of wireless listening per charge
- Headphones dimension :6 H x 6.5 W x 0.75 L inches; Case dimension :6.5 H x 6.75 W x 1.4 L inches
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Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Noise cancellation | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Battery life | 3.9 | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Comfort | — | 3.9 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Sold By | CellularStream | A4C Online | WORLD WIDE STEREO | Litaier | TONEMAC-US | DEZI-US |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | — | wireless | — | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Tangle Free | Tangle Free | Tangle Free |
control type | control | Siri | Media Control | Volume Control | Volume Control | Volume Control |
water resistance | — | water resistant | — | waterproof | water resistant | waterproof |
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Product Dimensions | 0.75 x 6.5 x 5.98 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.24 ounces |
Manufacturer | Bose Corporation |
ASIN | B01HETFQA8 |
Item model number | 761448-0010 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #106,092 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,247 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 9, 2016 |
Charging Time | 3 Hours |
Item Weight | 0.14 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Listen like never before with quiet control 30 wireless headphones. Decide how much of the world you want to let in, or how quiet you want your surroundings to be, with adjustable noise cancellation. While you're listening to your favorite music, volume optimized EQ delivers balanced audio performance no matter the volume. And a noise rejecting dual microphone system helps reduce the noise around you to deliver clearer calls. Bluetooth and NFC pairing let you connect to your devices quickly and conveniently, so you can listen to a podcast on the train or music at work. With a lightweight neckband that gently conforms to your body and soft, comfortable stay hear+ qc tips, you can listen all day. A rechargeable lithium ion battery keeps going for up to 10 hours of wireless listening per charge. And a quick 15 minute charge will give you another Hour of use. The Bose connect app helps you manage your paired devices and gives you enhanced control. Available in Black. Included: quiet control 30 wireless headphones; 3 sizes of stay hear+ qc tips; USB charging cable; carrying case with accessory pouch.
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the soft, non-irritating domes are easy on the ears, and the small size fits small ears very comfortably. The matte rubber finish is pleasant to touch, and it is convenient to wear when doing stuff. However, some customers dislike stability. Customers also have different opinions on noise cancellation, quality, performance, connectivity, battery life, and ease of use.
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say that the super soft, non-irritating domes are easy on the ears, and the small size fits their small ears very comfortably. The matte rubber finish is pleasant to touch, and it is convenient to wear when doing stuff.
"...The neck band has a matte rubber finish that is pleasant to touch. The back part of the neck band is much thinner than the front and sides...." Read more
"...And they're far more comfortable to wear, since they don't need to be crammed in at all...." Read more
"...The sound was good for me, they were comfortable and stayed in my ear well, and because they had zero noise cancellation I could just pause music..." Read more
"...They sound fantastic and they are very comfortable. The noise counseling circuitry works perfectly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise cancellation of the headphones. Some mention that they have great noise cancellation and sound, while others say that they don't cancel that noise out much at all. Some customers also say that the adjustable noise cancelling feature did well, but not as well as others.
"...comfortable and stayed in my ear well, and because they had zero noise cancellation I could just pause music and talk to someone without removing..." Read more
"...The adjustable noise cancelling feature was set all the way up, and did well, but not as well as the Sony over the hear headsets that I own...." Read more
"...The good things that I can say is they do sound great and the noise cancellation is very good but if I had it to do over again I would not buy them...." Read more
"...On my conference calls, the receiver on the other end tells me the audio is just ok, and is definitely assuming I am using so sort of bad mic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's a quality product, well constructed, and durable, while others say that it is fundamentally flawed and not designed for 8-12hr regular usage.
"...But I may have a faulty headset. I am in Japan...." Read more
"...The ear tips have enough passive isolation that I can barely hear regular volume talking 10 feet away...." Read more
"...Easily the worst part of the design. The button is on the underneath side of the collar piece, so it HAD to be made really hard to push...." Read more
"...Also, the wires that connect the earbuds to the collar are nice and sturdy/thick, they don't seem thin and flimsy like most earbud wires...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work well enough for them, while others say that they are failing. They say that the noise cancellation is not very effective at all, and the headphones stopped working for no apparent reason.
"...The convenience and the comfort of the QC30 simply is a winning combination for everyday use." Read more
"...my bike with them and the wind is such that they're almost not very effective at all...." Read more
"...Nevertheless, the Bose performed very well, they blocked out the normal street traffic sounds and really isolated the music...." Read more
"...an issue with the software that runs the device... The headphones just stopped working today for no apparent reason and I assumed the battery died...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the wireless is obviously awesome, the Bluetooth implementation is great, and it connects to multiple devices simultaneously. However, others say that the Bluetooth connection is unstable and does not want to pair at all.
"...Sometimes it will keep wanting to reconnect with said device but eventually you can get it to quit...." Read more
"...Together with the great bluetooth implementation, the QC30 is now my main headphones for everything — office, gym...." Read more
"...The Bluetooth did not want to pair at all with a Pixel C. After struggling with this for many minutes I finally got it to pair...." Read more
"...Also, this unit connects to multiple devices simultaneously, which is really cool..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that the battery charging lasts for hours, while others say that it can't last for a 14-hour flight.
"...The battery life is pretty amazing, but not long enough for most international flights from the West coast...." Read more
"...This caused the battery to run down because of a constant on light. Amazon promptly replaced them. I received my replacement set...." Read more
"...Battery life - I very much like that the headphones let you know the % of battery life available...." Read more
"...- battery doesn't really last long. a full charge can last you something around 5-6 hours with full continuous use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the headphones. Some mention that it's super convenient to switch between phone and the app makes it easy to pair and switch between devices. However, others complain that the buttons are difficult to push. The controls are simple and effective, but some find them awkward to use. For example, some complain that there is a button that is somewhat difficult to press, while others say that the whole control is awkward to operate.
"...The button is small and somewhat difficult to click. There are two very small, almost pin hole like, color LEDs next to the button...." Read more
"...volume, noise cancelling, play/pause are easily available and easy to find on the base just by running your fingers along the base until you find..." Read more
"...adjustment incorporated in the same control make the whole control awkward to use because you have to feel for the correct controls to use...." Read more
"...easily connects to iPhone and iPad. didn't really have much issues with connectivity except with my laptop ( see below )...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the stability of the headphones. For example, they mention that the collar manages to drift to one side, the neckband tends to slide one way or the other if they're being active, and the silicone in-ear piece has a habit of falling off. The earbuds keep falling out, and due to the base of the QC 30 constantly rotating around their neck, the ear buds just dangle.
"...After several adjustments to make them straight again, they consistently shifted, but didn’t move up any further from one point...." Read more
"...These headphones need a total redesign. They constantly turn on your neck. The earbuds dangle all over the place when you take them out of your ears...." Read more
"...but even on the airplane, in a sitting position the collar manages to drift to one side to the point I'm self conscious of it when I'm mobile..." Read more
"...If they sit outside the ear they fall out. If I stick it in like a "normal" bud then it hurts like crazy...." Read more
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The Bose QuietControl QC30 active noise canceling bluetooth headphones comes in the usual premium Bose packaging. The box folds open left and right revealing the headphones in a molded plastic tray. The headphones come with three sized ear tips, USB charging cable, and a largish semi hard plastic zip case. The zip case reminds me of my old Sony Discman. The lid part of the zip case has a elastic pocket that is perfect to store the charging cable.
Build Quality
Remember that this is a US $299 pair of headphones and I expect nothing but top build quality. The QC30 feels premium. The cable is round, thick and soft. It comes out of the neck band into the ear piece without any sign of possible areas for breakage. The neck band has a matte rubber finish that is pleasant to touch. The back part of the neck band is much thinner than the front and sides. It feels good riding on my neck directly. The cables are quiet short so there are not a lot of slack when wearing the headphones.
Comfort
The StayHear+ QC ear tips, at least for me, are some of the most comfortable ear tips. There is absolutely no pressure in my ear canal, yet it provides a good seal so that the noise cancelation works extremely well. The neck band is light enough that I forgets it is there after a while.
Controls
The neckband has one button, recessed into the band material, on the right side. It is the power button, and also serves as the bluetooth control button. The button is small and somewhat difficult to click. There are two very small, almost pin hole like, color LEDs next to the button. One is for power/charging. The other one is for bluetooth status.
The power LED shows green when on, and yellow then flashing red as the battery level decreases. During charging, the LED will flash amber, and go to solid green when fully charged.
If you hold down the power button for a few seconds, it will enter bluetooth pairing mode, and the LED will blink white. Solid white means the headphones is paired to at least one source.
The right hand side wire also has an inline control. The inline control provide volume up and down, and a center button for play/pause. On the side of the control there are two buttons for stepping the noise cancelation level up or down. I counted 12 steps of control. I wish there is a key press that will immediately take the noise cancelation down to zero. This is available on the Bose QC20i wired noise cancelation headphones.
Bluetooth
The bluetooth implementation is one of the best feature of all newer Bose bluetooth headphones, including the soundSport Wireless. The QC30 will stay connected to two devices at the same time. When one of them output audio, the QC30 will switch to that device. I normally have the QC30 paired to both my Macbook Pro and my iPhone7 at the same time.
The impressive feature is that the QC30 actually stores pairing information on up to eight different devices. If the last top two devices are not available, it will go down the list until it finds devices that are available. This means that I can have the QC30 connect automatically to my work laptop plus my iPhone 7 when I am in the office, then automatically switch to my home laptop plus the same iPhone when I get home.
If the QC30 takes too long in looking for a device, you can press the power button with 3 seconds of powering on to force it to go to the next device.
At home, the bluetooth connection holds for about 20 feet in my semi-open house. In the office, the connection holds for over 40 feet in a open plan office. I would expect more interference in the office but that is not the case.
Battery Life
The QuietControl QC30 took just under 2 hours to be fully charged. The battery ran out after one day of hard use, with about 3 hours of conference call and music listening inbetween. I estimated the battery life is around the claimed 6 hours total.
Sound Quality
A lot of people, myself included, use to think a bit less of the Bose sound signature. However I find that the QC30 sounds good. With Eric’s Song by Vienna Tang, her calm detailed vocals shine through clearly. On Exit Music (For a Film) by Radiohead, the deep vocals is clear without being over bearing. Yorke’s voice is haunting and you can hear all the details over the simple guitar.
Sting’s A Thousand Years is my go to track for testing out deep electronic base at the beginning of the track. The QC30 performs well for a pair of earbuds style headphones. Listening to Viva La Vida by Coldplay, where Chris Martin add layers upon layers of tracks as the song build up, each instrument tracks can be heard clearly. Sound stage is wide. The sound stage is even better when playing Happy Theme Song by Grace Kelly. Her sax is punchy and warm up front as the rest of her ensemble plays in the back around her. Finally, a fun track to listen to is Black Horse and the Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall. It’s simply enjoyable through the QC30.
Not to forget, the active noise cancelation works extremely well both in a simulated test environment, playing white/brown/pink noise in the background, as well as in my office. The QC30, just like the QC20, completely cuts out ambient noise from the AC and other lower frequency hums. The ear tips have enough passive isolation that I can barely hear regular volume talking 10 feet away.
The one area that the QC30 seems to fall down is the microphone quality. I assume that it is using the noise canceling mics on both ear piece to capture sound. On my conference calls, the receiver on the other end tells me the audio is just ok, and is definitely assuming I am using so sort of bad mic.
Conclusion
Since I bought and used the Bose SoundSports wireless as my primary running and around the house headphone, I have been waiting for the QC30 to come out. The QC20i (wired noise canceling version) has been my travel headphones for a while so I know the noise cancelation is going to be as good on the QC30. Together with the great bluetooth implementation, the QC30 is now my main headphones for everything — office, gym. I only switch to my high end setup when I am sitting down for a true music session. The convenience and the comfort of the QC30 simply is a winning combination for everyday use.
Comparing noise cancellation to regular earbuds:
My regular old earbuds, when those are crammed in my ears as far as they go, they passively cancel noise equivalent to about 65% of what these Bose earbuds cancel actively. So the Bose earbuds cancel noise almost twice as much. And they're far more comfortable to wear, since they don't need to be crammed in at all. I'm not an audiophile, but I'm a musician, and I'd say the sound quality is excellent.
I'm new to wireless earbuds, and man it's awesome. No more untangling a rat's nest of wire to plug in, or snagging them and having them yanked out of my ears. Also, this unit connects to multiple devices simultaneously, which is really cool (only one can play at a time, but they switch instantly between them, whichever one is playing). I can have a movie playing on my laptop, get up and get something from the next room with the audio still playing, and then switch to my phone to take a call (yes you can take calls with these earbuds, and it's awesome).
I thought the collar thing would be weird, but I don't notice it at all. I can put on and off a coat, my backpack, etc, and it doesn't get in the way at all. And when I'm not using my earbuds, I take them out and let them hang from the collar, and they're just chilling there until I want them again. Also, the wires that connect the earbuds to the collar are nice and sturdy/thick, they don't seem thin and flimsy like most earbud wires. And they're just long enough where I have full range of motion with my head and they never tug at all. I wear these for hours and never even notice them, the whole unit is super comfortable.
The only weakness these earbuds have is wind, they don't cancel that noise out much at all. I've ridden my bike with them and the wind is such that they're almost not very effective at all. But in every other situation the noise cancellation is excellent. An improvement could be like a bit of foam on the outside, like a pop screen on a music microphone.
I'd say another improvement could be to make the collar unit foldable, so the carrying case could be half as big. Right now it's about the size of a CD, and maybe an inch thick.
Overall, I'd say these earphones are the best wireless noise cancelling available (compared with other reviews I've read, and the limited number of products on the market).
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I purchased this when I was in my last year of university, and continued to use them everyday at my office job. These are great for extra quietness and isolation to better focus when studying in the library or other noisy places on campus, although these do not isolate noise quite as well as the over ear QC headphones, they are more than adequate blocking out unwanted noise 95% of the times. The only noise that I might hear are when people are talking right next to me, but no QC headphones will block out 100% noise so it's not a downside.
If you dislike over ear headphones like I do, then these are perfect. They are extremely comfortable and I often forget that I have them on, I don't feel it around my neck and is not something that I consciously notice during use. The battery life will comfortably last more than 2 days of use (8 hours), depending on your noise cancellation setting and volume.
L'antirumore funziona anche senza collegarle a nulla! Era il dubbio principale che avevo e a cui non trovavo risposte, se cioè dovevano stare per forza connesse a qualcosa per funzionare: invece no, le accendi e cancellano il rumore! Le cercavo sostanzialmente per ufficio, per ridurre ronzio dei condizionatori e volume dei colleghi in stanza: le metto, le accendo e non sento più NULLA. Sono comodissime, leggere, morbide nell'orecchio e non cascano nemmeno a fare acrobazie, non danno alcun fastidio tenendole anche per ore, l'archetto sparisce sotto un golf o una giacca, e anche stando solo in camicia si nota appena (le punte si possono anche fermare sotto i becchi del collo). Posso stare senza Bluetooth, allontanarmi dal pc e l'antirumore continua a funzionare come se niente fosse: fantastico.
Attenzione: l'antirumore è veramente POTENTE, crea un silenzio pressoché totale rispetto a rumori di fondo e ovatta le voci circostanti ad un livello che può anche creare assuefazione, o disorientamento quando si tolgono e si torna all'improvviso nella normale confusione. Fa quasi sparire anche le voci delle persone che ti parlano accanto, le senti come se venissero da un telefono lasciato acceso sul tavolo (senza vivavoce, si intende)! Non so se delle cuffie on-ear possono fare ancor di più (possibile?), ma per delle cuffiette che si possono tenere in ufficio senza nemmeno farsi notare, la qualità di silenzio mi ha strabiliato. Capisco il prezzo che hanno (tanto prezzo, tanta qualità).
E per di più il livello di insonorizzazione si può regolare (sia da app che da pulsanti sul filo), per cui dipende da noi isolarsi o no ("aware") dall'esterno. Ah, confermo che in un ambiente totalmente silenzioso, se si abbassa l'antirumore sotto al 50% si riesce appena a percepire un bassissimo fruscio di rumore bianco, che però già in un ambiente normale non si riesce più a distinguere dal resto (e comuqnue al 100% di antirumore il fruscio non c'è proprio).
La batteria dura tantissime ore davvero. Comodo avere 3 taglie di gommini, le rende versatili.
CONNESSIONE
Si connettono molto facilmente a PC e telefono contemporaneamente. L'APP "Bose Connect" non è obbligatoria, ma è necessaria se si vuole aggiornare il firmware e gestire eventualmente il timer di standby (poi è comunque utile se si vogliono comandare le cuffie da remoto senza usare i pulsanti). La connessione col PC consente di usarle come normali cuffie\microfono e fare perfettamente anche riunioni di lavoro es. via Skype. Versatilissime. Usate per ascoltare la musica dal cellulare passeggiando sono fantastiche, ma occhio che con l'antirumore attivo non ci si accorge di quello che ci circonda eh. La comodità del Bluetooth poi è che non serve avere adattatori iphone\non iphone, si connettono a tutti i cellulari, tie'. Oltre ovviamente a scordarsi per sempre dei fili che si annodano, ciondolano dappertutto o si intrigano nelle borse. Comodissima ed elegante la custodia tonda.
AUDIO
Audio? E' una Bose, e su questo ho già detto tutto. Bassi a palla, alti un po' più normali, ormai lo sapete. Con un minimo di equalizzatore nel proprio player (non fornito dalla app) si può equilibrare il tutto secondo i propri gusti (io ad esempio ho gradito alzare un po' le frequenze più alte, ma di un nulla). Comunque anche senza equalizzatore sono eccelse, superiori a tutte le mie aspettative. Insomma, suoni veramente strabilianti nel complesso, e soprattutto con l'antirumore abbinato si gustano tutti i suoni più flebili anche a bassi volumi (non c'è più bisogno di tenere l'audio a palla per isolarsi, e l'orecchio ringrazia)! Passando da delle buone cuffiette con filo a queste... ho sentito un salto di qualità incredibile, non pensavo si potesse arrivare a questi livelli. Ma del resto... sono Bose.
Insomma, speriamo solo durino così... ;-)
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