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Bose QuietComfort 3 Headphones
Dan Sippy, Jan 31, 2007 1600 hrs ISTIt is once in a blue moon that we have headphones to review; even rare if that's something from Bose. Yes, we have QuietComfort 3 Headphones. Let's hear it guys.
Brilliant noise cancellation, Amazing sound quality, Good accessory bundle, Sturdy.
Expensive, Replacement of accessories expensive, No volume control.
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The Bundle
Carry Case
Headphones
Charger
Spare Battery
Nation Specific Plugs
6.3mm Stereo Phone Plug Adapter
In-flight Dual Adapter
5 feet Extension Cord
The carry case provided looks like it was meant for a CD player and also manages to fit a host of extensions for the headphones such as the charger, the spare battery, the 5 feet extension cord, as well as the in-flight dual adapter.
All that and you can fit the headphones inside. So hats-off to Bose for their well-thought accessory bundle as well as their multi-purpose carry case. The reason why we are discussing this is that even though there is a separate section for the charger, there is no place to put in the Indian-specific plug without which the charger is completely useless.
The Test
In order to test this baby, I have used it for several days, in different modes of transport to different locations, be it by bus or train or even walking for that matter. In all these, I have found the QC3 to be one of the best traveling headphones I have ever used. The audio quality is amazing and has an equally good bass reproduction, which is seen very less in headphones nowadays. The best experience was when I was listening to "Pinback - Fortress"; the bass effect was mind-blowing. Also the bonus here is that the noise cancellation makes the music sound even clearer. However, there is one thing that I would've enjoyed along with what was provided, is a volume control option.
The QC3 runs on a custom-designed lithium-ion rechargeable battery and comes with a spare. Each battery lasts for 20hrs (it keeps its promise), so basically you can enjoy 40hrs of music with ease. However, make sure that you keep these batteries safe as they each cost a whopping Rs. 6000. In fact, if you lose the headphone cable (not the 5m extension cord) which is a proprietary Bose cable, you will have to shell out 1000 bucks.
The Verdict
The QC3 is one crazy pair of headphones that has lived up to the hype that Bose has created around it. The fact that it costs Rs. 20,000 is a big drawback for its sale. Let's face it guys, unless you're an audiophile and you are filthy rich (notice I mentioned "and" and not "or"), you will not think of buying the QC3.
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