Bose QuietComfort 3 Headphones Review - Conclusion
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By Mark Brezinski
Published on April 04, 2008
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Who's It For
Audiophile
Audiophiles that don't instinctively scoff at the branding will find the sound quality lacking.
Portable User
Portable users will find these headphones a bit of a burden, both in terms of size and in terms of the restrictions the battery dependency creates. If the headphones stop working after a few hours away from a socket, they really aren't that portable.
Airplane Traveler
While the noise cancellation should help you get to sleep, the limited battery life will only be able to keep you entertained for short flights.
Home / Office Use
The QC3s are indigenous to a home/office environment, where sockets for recharging its battery are plentiful. They will help those who wish to watch TV without disturbing roommates. The cable might be a bit too short to stretch across a room, so you might need to invest in an extension.
Conclusion
The Bose QuietComfort3 headphones are hard to review objectively. They don't offer stellar audio quality by any means. In terms of usability, they are comfortable, but the battery dependency inhibits their functionality. We do recognize that these headphones are good looking, but only the buyer can assign a value to aesthetics.
Therefore, if you're looking for a flashy headpiece you can take to the office and like being able to casually discuss its "active noise cancellation" feature, then you should at least consider these headphones. If looks play a very minor role in your decisionmaking, we really can't recommend the QuietComfort 3s.
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