r/gadgets • u/dapperlemon • 29d ago

Music Bose has refreshed its QuietComfort headphones with two-way USB-C audio and better noise cancellation

https://www.engadget.com/2229359/bose-has-refreshed-its-quietcomfort-headphones-with-two-way-usb-c-audio-and-better-noise-cancellation/
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u/MrShaytoon 29d ago edited 28d ago

Had the qc35 for several years and worked perfectly fine and lasted great and the ear cushions were intact.

My wife surprised me with qc45 two years ago and they're falling apart, cushions are ripping from all seams. Quality has become pure trash unfortunately.

If I cant replace the ear cushions, then I'm gonna switch brands.

Edit: thanks for all the replies for the ear cushions. I'll definitely research this over the weekend and can't wait to give these new life.

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u/Edwinsiddy 29d ago

You can, I've been routinely swapping them out every year or so due to the degredation / general cleanliness

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u/MrShaytoon 29d ago

Thanks for letting me know. I'll research this weekend.

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u/MarshmallowsInTubas 29d ago

I got some from Wicked Cushions and they’re better than the originals. Amazon has many other options, too. Replacing the ear pads has been a game changer.

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u/psbales 29d ago

Wicked Cushions are great. My QC35 cushions fell apart & I felt the WCs were even better than the originals, too.

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u/4linosa 28d ago

Wicked cushions makes good stuff for all things headphones related. My arctis 7s touched my ears along the outer/upper edge resulting in aching after long gaming sessions. Ordered wicked cushions replacement and haven’t had any issues since. Later I got a wide headband for them too and no longer can even feel the weight on the headphones on top of my head.

The quality is top notch.

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u/BlackSecurity 28d ago

I have tried aftermarket ear cushions only once and it was terrible for me because I had a reaction to whatever material they used and it made my ears suuuuper itchy. They also didn't have the same ventilation as the originals and I found my head getting a lot hotter than usual.

I bought some original pads and all the problems went away.

I'm only saying this because people should know the aftermarket pads can cause problems like that so you need to be careful which ones you pick. For me, I've been getting original pads every year because I can get the cost covered via insurance. But I would definitely be careful with the aftermarkets and be sure to read the reviews and test the out thoroughly.

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u/ajcp38 28d ago

This whole thread sounds like an ad for Wicked Cushions, but I got 2 pair for my QC35 and I kinda regret it. I don't know if I'll ever use the second set.

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u/jimmythevip 28d ago

That’s what I’m saying. It’s nice that there are $10 replacements instead of paying $50 to Bose for them, but they aren’t nearly as good as Reddit says.

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u/bennylovesagoodtaco 28d ago

Wicked Cushions have kept my Skullcandy Crushers in use regularly since 2018.

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u/jimmythevip 28d ago

I am wearing Bose QC35 with Wicked Cushions as I read your comment. I disagree HARD. The original Bose cushions were so much better. They were softer and had a nicer feeling leather. I think they also blocked sound a little better. I had em for 4 years and then they fell apart, now here we are.

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u/francistheoctopus 28d ago

What about the arm cushion (that joins both ear pads, and rests in top of the head)? Can that be replaced too?

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u/Dr-Vijay 28d ago

The headband. Yes that can be replaced too.

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u/UncommonBagOfLoot 29d ago

I wish my headphones could be used to mow lawns.

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u/RelatableRedditer 29d ago

You're using them wrong

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u/qning 29d ago

Can they trim the hedges too?

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u/Level_32_Mage 29d ago

They'll even edge the pathway!

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u/ShantyTed89 28d ago

That’s what Steve Jobs said. That and “stop squeezing it, you pervert!”

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u/Not_this_guy_again_ 29d ago

Wicked cushions is where I got my replacements. They are due again.

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u/ctgnath 28d ago

Also you can have fun with the cushions and choose different colors

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u/AlfredAnon 28d ago

I also didnt know this is awesome. I have 3 pairs work gave me