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Bose Updates QuietComfort Headphones with Immersive Audio and Enhanced ANC
Key points
- Second-generation QuietComfort headphones released.
- Includes TrueSpatial immersive audio with head-tracking.
- Enhanced active noise cancellation (ANC).
- Supports lossless audio via USB-C up to 24bit/48kHz.
- Priced at $359, available August 8th for preorder.
New QuietComfort Headphones Introduced
Bose has announced a second-generation version of its QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones. This marks the first hardware update for the QuietComfort line in three years. The new headphones will be available for preorder starting August 8th, with shipping expected to begin on August 13th.
Key Feature Upgrades
The updated QuietComfort headphones now include Bose's TrueSpatial immersive audio technology, which was previously exclusive to the more expensive QuietComfort Ultra models. This feature uses built-in motion sensors to create a 3D soundstage and includes Cinema Mode for clearer dialogue in media.
Active noise cancellation (ANC) has also been enhanced, with an algorithm that adapts more naturally to sudden noise spikes. The headphones support lossless audio playback up to 24bit/48kHz via a two-way USB-C connection, which also improves voice signal clarity for videoconferencing. Users can also continue to use the headphones while charging via USB-C.
Design and Pricing
The second-generation QuietComfort headphones feature a refreshed design, including a more comfortable and adjustable headband. Color options include black, white smoke, eucalyptus green, dewdrop mint, and rosewood mauve. The new model is priced at $359, a slight increase from the original version's debut price of $349.
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How outlets covered it
Bose released a second-generation version of its QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones, adding TrueSpatial immersive audio, enhanced active noise cancellation (ANC), and lossless audio support via USB-C. These updates bring features previously exclusive to higher-end models to the QuietComfort line, offering new audio experiences and improved noise management for users.
Bose has updated its QuietComfort headphones, introducing two-way USB-C audio for wired lossless playback and clearer voice calls, along with enhanced noise cancellation and the Immersive Audio feature. This refresh marks the first hardware update for the QuietComfort line in three years, bringing features previously exclusive to the Ultra series to a wider audience.