Bose Quiet Comfort 2 Headphones - Room For Improvement

Even with top-of-the-line name brands and productsswitch: no volume control at all. There is an input level
considered superior in their leagues, there may beswitch, but it is inconveniently hidden on the part of the
issues of quality. Even the best products may haveconnector cord that becomes inaccessible once
some room for improvement. Nothing is perfect, afterplugged into the headphones. This was not cleverly
all.thought out.
This is true even of the acclaimed Bose QuietAlso, there is an inconvenience factor. If you want to
Comfort 2 headphones. They are extremelyconnect your bose noice cancelling headphones to any
expensive. And even though they are the besttype of sound source, you need to find the special
performing headphones available, their design leaves aconnector cable (it uses a nonstandard plug so you
few things to be desired.can't use any typical stereo extension cord) to
The Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones are packedconnect between the headphones and the music
into a sturdy box for shipping, and the companysource. And, you might also need to find one of the
includes the single AAA battery required for use. Alsotwo adapter plugs supplied, depending on the plug on
included is an eight (!) language instruction book, quickthe music source.
start guide, and warranty card. They also provide aFor many consumers, it is preferable to have
connector cord to connect the headphones to anyeverything inseparable from everything else, or else
music source, along with an extension cord and twothe occasional loss of something essential with the
adapter plugs: a double pronged plug for airlines and aQC2 approach is almost inevitable. Think about it --
1/4" plug for home stereo systems. Each plug is goldhow easy is it to lose little things aboard an airplane,
plated. Bose also provides an attractiveand moving to and fro in your daily life? Why not have
semi-hardsided, good-sized carry case and strap. Theeverything connected and less easy to lose? The
inside of the carry case has molded protrusions to holdfolks behind the development of the bose qc 3
the headphones in place.The carrying case has twoheadphones seem to prefer the modular route. But if
Velcro attached pockets. One, with the clear plasticsomething gets lost or broken, the hassle falls upon the
front, is for carrying business cards, but contains tencustomer. The Bose connector uses a unique type of
"Courtesy Cards" -- what Bose calls them. In otherplug, so if you lose or break the supplied connector
words, miniature ads for the Quiet Comfort 2 withwhile on a trip, you'll be unable to use the headphones
Bose contact details around the world. How smart offor listening to anything until you're able to order and
Bose to give their customers the tools to becomereceive a replacement from the Bose factory.
unpaid sales representatives! The other pocket, with aAnother difficulty is plugging the connecting cable in or
mesh front and zip closure, is meant for carrying spareout of the headphones. You have to take the
batteries, the adapters, and extension cord.headphones off of your head, but to remove the
Overall, this is a very complete selection of items tocable, you either need to be able to use a fingernail to
include with the headphones. And to the company'spry the connector out, or else pull the connector out by
credit, boze headphones come with a one yearits cord -- but that is an unwise thing to do as it will
warranty, and a 30 day money back guarantee.likely to result in a broken wire.
But at the price of $300, the consumer expects theseWhile the noise canceling offered by these
headphones to be flawless. They are not.headphones is unparalleled, Bose headphones still have
The only control on the headphones is an On/Offsome room for improvement.