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SearChart · 26 March 2014, 04:22 AM

Dear TRF,

I currently have pairs three bose headphones (one for pc, one for in bed with the iPad and one for on the go), they're all very comfortable and the sound quality is pretty good but the cushions are just complete crap, they start flaking after a year orso and then you need to pay 30,- to get new ones...

Am I just unlucky or does anyone here have the same experience?

mannyv11 · 26 March 2014, 04:53 AM

I have had the same experience. Not to your extent.
After I use mine I actually put them away in the case that was supplied with them and the cushions have lasted substantially longer.

they aren't the best quality but they are far from the worst =)

SearChart · 26 March 2014, 05:01 AM

I'm wondering if it's even real leather, 30 bucks for some cushions isn't exactly top-notch lambskin worthy, they're not bad but they could have been better for €150,- msrp per pair of headphones.

saaduk · 26 March 2014, 07:28 AM

I have invested a lot in Bose sound systems. I do feel downfall in their quality and they are not able to compete the market like they used to. I have one inear and other around ear and both sound like a very ordinary headphones.

Not impressed by their home speakers as well.

Brunotheboxer · 26 March 2014, 07:31 AM

You spend your $300 much better than Bose. Much better.

newu5er · 26 March 2014, 11:08 AM

Bose was never quality to begin with. Just marketing hype.

dddrees · 26 March 2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Dear TRF,

I currently have pairs three bose headphones (one for pc, one for in bed with the iPad and one for on the go), they're all very comfortable and the sound quality is pretty good but the cushions are just complete crap, they start flaking after a year orso and then you need to pay 30,- to get new ones...

Am I just unlucky or does anyone here have the same experience?

I almost got a pair of Quiet Comfort 3 a few weeks ago. However I spent sometime on Amazon and other review sites and discovered that many people were complaining about the same issue. In fact they said eventually they experienced issues when trying to replace them because the thing that secured them would eventually break.

So as good as the sound was I decided it best not to buy a pair. Shame too, I've been a Bose lover since the 901s way back.

Laszlo · 26 March 2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

You spend your $300 much better than Bose. Much better.

My thoughts exactly. I don't want to sound crass --- but I avoid that brand.

BNA/LION · 26 March 2014, 12:13 PM

I seem to upgrade to the newest model before the pads go bad. I have not had that problem with the noise canceling type. I hope the new ones serve you well.

zama · 26 March 2014, 08:47 PM

My wife bought me a pair of the small noise cancelling ones for flying and in Australia they were $799!!!!! had no dramas for many years, then did not use for a while and they are decomposing if I use them i get little black "salt" all over my ears, clothes etc. Last two trips to US Bose stores did not have the pads so hopefully next trip I will get new ones.

I think the quality is OK but not amazing, I have a Bose Lifestyle Surround hooked up to my TV, sound is more than adequate.

newu5er · 26 March 2014, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Dear TRF,

I currently have pairs three bose headphones (one for pc, one for in bed with the iPad and one for on the go), they're all very comfortable and the sound quality is pretty good but the cushions are just complete crap, they start flaking after a year orso and then you need to pay 30,- to get new ones...

Am I just unlucky or does anyone here have the same experience?

If you still want to stay with Bose, you can contact the company and tell them your earpieces are disintegrating. They will send you a RMA and box to ship them back and upgrade you to the next model for $99. Just an option if you didn't know.

SearChart · 26 March 2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by newu5er

If you still want to stay with Bose, you can contact the company and tell them your earpieces are disintegrating. They will send you a RMA and box to ship them back and upgrade you to the next model for $99. Just an option if you didn't know.

I take good care of them so I don't need an all new model, I just need a replacement for the cushions, but thanks for your reply.

My overall experience with Bose is pretty good, my Companion 5 pc speakers are fantastic and I love my headphones as well (despite the cushion lifetime).

SearChart · 26 March 2014, 10:25 PM

I just ordered a pair for my Around Ear 1 headphones, they reduced the price from €29,95 to €19,95 (incl. shipping).

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26 March 2014, 04:53 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	I have had the same experience. Not to your extent. After I use mine I actually put them away in the case that was supplied with them and the cushions have lasted substantially longer. they aren't the best quality but they are far from the worst =)

26 March 2014, 07:28 AM	#4
saaduk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Heaven Posts: 195	I have invested a lot in Bose sound systems. I do feel downfall in their quality and they are not able to compete the market like they used to. I have one inear and other around ear and both sound like a very ordinary headphones. Not impressed by their home speakers as well.

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