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Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones by Dave Bar An inside look at patented Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology that goes into QC®3s. High-performance noise reduction headphones for travel, work, and home Get relief from the noise around you and enjoy great sound from your music with the Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones. These lightweight 'phones use patented Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology to minimize unwanted sounds such as airplane engine rumble or ambient room noise. Bose's innovative TriPort® technology allows deep, rich bass from a lightweight on-the-ear design, so you can listen comfortably for hours. Peace and quiet for frequent flyers Travel in peace and quiet. The QuietComfort® 3 headphones are great for travel. The included rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of operation, and comes with its own compact wall charger. The earcups fold flat for easy storage in the provided carry case. A single-sided cord helps resist tangling, and comes with an adapter for airline systems. You can even disconnect the cord from the headphones to enjoy noise reduction without audio playback. Highlights:comfortable, lightweight, on-ear designadjustable headbandsealed earcupsincluded lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of operation53" cord with mini plugincludes adapter for airline systemscompact, portable battery chargerzippered semi-hard carry caseweight: 5.6 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Type Loading... Noise-canceling Style Loading... Around-the-Ear Frequency Response Loading... Not Given Sensitivity Loading... Not Given Impedance Loading... Not Given Weight Loading... 5.6 ounces Cord Length Loading... 53" Airline Adapter Included Loading... Yes iPod Control Loading... No Volume Control Loading... No Built-in Microphone Loading... No Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Noise-canceling headphones Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 53" Headphones audio cord (has a right-angle gold-plated male mini-plug on one end and a gold-plated male sub mini-plug on the other) Gold-plated airline stereo audio adapter (female 1/8" mini-jack to dual male 1/8" mini-plugs) Battery charger Zippered semi-hard carrying case Adjustable nylon strap Owner's Guide (English/ Spanish/ French) Quick Start Guide Bose Product Registration and Warranty Information 10 Courtesy cards (inside case) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphone Technology: Through a combination of proprietary electro-acoustic and ergonomic technologies, the QuietComfort 3 headphones provide full-spectrum noise reduction, dramatically reducing unwanted noise while remaining lightweight and easy to wear, even during long airplane flights. The QuietComfort 3 incorporates smaller-sized, on-ear headphone design. In addition, revolutionary TriPort headset technology reduces the size, weight and clamping force of the earcups. When combined with advanced electronic circuitry, this proprietary technology results in superb noise reduction performance over the full spectrum of human hearing. Active Equalization: The QuietComfort 3's active equalization electronically tunes the frequency response to provide superb audio performance. Detachable Cord: If you plan to use the QuietComfort 3 headphones for noise reduction only, you can simply put the headset on and switch on the noise reduction circuitry. There is no need to connect the audio cord. When you're ready to listen to audio, just plug the cord into the left earcup and into your audio source. The headphones use a single earcup audio cable, which gives you far fewer problems with tangling than two-cable designs. A dual-plug adapter is included for use with most airline audio systems. Headband: The headband is padded for comfort, especially for long-time use. You can gain up to 3 inches in headband length, allowing comfortable settings for a wide variety of head sizes. Battery: The QuietComfort 3 headphones are powered by a single rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides approximately 20 hours of reliable run time. A small wall-socket charger is included. Carry Case: You can store the headphones and accessories in the supplied carry case. The earcups rotate so they can be stored flat in the crushproof case. The length of the supplied strap can be adjusted for ease of use. Inside the case, there's a 2" x 4" ID card or business card holder with a see-through window. The business card holder has Velcro on its back and can be removed from the case. Courtesy Cards: The manufacturer has provided 10 courtesy cards to pass along to persons inquiring about the QuietComfort 3 headphones. The cards contain information about the headphones, including how to purchase a pair. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 37 people say: 5 Star: (25) 4 Star: (7) 3 Star: (3) 2 Star: (2) 1 Star: (0) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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I find the qc3's to be both better sounding, more natural and more comfortable as well. I will say that in regards to listening to my zune. the difference in sound is mostly negated. However, when hokked up to my receiver whether listening to cd's or my pc with a creative x-fi sound card, the difference really comes through. As far sa a set of earbuds that came with you ipod sounding crisper, sorry you feel that way, but you just don't know what music sounds like. these sound better all the time. while many "crisp sounding" headphones leave you fatiged. These along with the denon AH-d1001 are the finest offerings at crutchfield for the money. And if you're listening louder than these can will play, you can expect hearing loss in the near future. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 QC3 vs QC2 Written By Mark, Newport Beach, CA on Friday, September 05, 2008 Just bought the QC3s. I went to a Bose Store to Demo both the QC2 and QC3. I was under a false impression (as I'm sure many of you are) that the QC2 would provide a more thorough noise suppression both with and without music, due to the over-the-ear design but this was proven completely false. They had me put on the QC2 first and created white noise at a fixed level just outside the headset. Then they had me put on the QC3 on-the-ear set and ran the same exact white noise and the QC3 was demonstrably better, without a doubt. They also had me listen to music on both and ran the same white noise outside the set and the result was the same. Plus, the QC3s were more comfortable. Combine these features with the 20hr. rechargable battery and the choice to spend another $50 was a no-brainer. Anyone who says the QC2s filter out more noise or are better because of the over-the-ear design is absolutely wrong and a Bose store with the experts will prove it to you. Can't wait to get them in the mail! 18 out of 18 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Product Written By John, Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 The Bose QC3 headphones worked well for my purpose, which was to help eliminate background noise in a hospital setting. Until I used them, I didn't realize just how much noise there was! I also like the "over the ear" design, rather then "around the ear" and "in the ear" products, which tend to get hot and uncomfortable for me. I am very happy with this product. JT 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones Written By David, Bidwell, Ohio on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 I knew that the QC3's would be a great buy when I purchased it as I was able to use them on an American Airlines flight (they hand them to all first class passengers on international flights). The sound quality is unbelieveable, even more so than I remember. They are light and do not squeeze my head even after a 10 hour flight. I would highly recommend these to anybody! 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Fantastic! Written By Mark, Greenville, SC on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 I purchased the Bose QC3 headphones in 2008 while on a business trip and have never left home without them since. In fact, my wife has insisted that we order her a pair for our next international trip. While the headphones do not drown out every noise on a flight they do make a significant difference and allow you to actually enjoy the flight (and your music). I couldn't be happier with this product and look forward to ordering a second pair for my wife. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Frequent Traveler Written By Jay, Fordyce, Arkansas on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 I have owned several different Bose headphones, this QC3 was on my list to buy. I love all the Bose products Sound this headphone is great than the QC2 it does the same and even better. The only suggestion to Bose is that if you want to use the headphone without the noise canceling is not possible. So cannot multitask with them on. A Noise canceling ON - Off would help a lot. Also the case could be a little more compact carrying case. Overall Its a great Buy. I recommend it and you will love it. Guaranteed. The Customer Service with Cruthfield is Excellent as this was my 1st buy with them, and is not my last one either. Great Job. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bose QC3 Written By Joel, Plano, TX on Monday, November 10, 2008 I originally owned the QC2 headphones. Unfortunately, they were stolen. I travel frequently and have grown used to listening to music on the airplane and drowning out sound unwelcomed sound. I replaced the QC2 with the QC3 and I now know that I made the correct choice. They are more compact than the 2's and more comfortable, as well. The charge is compact and easily fits into my backpack. The first QC3's that were shipped turned out to be defective. Crutchfield was so easy to work with - they replaced them without question on the very day that I called. No waiting until they received the defective product. So, no risk buying from an Online vendor with customer care as excellent as Crutchfield. The replacement pair work fine and I am very satisfied with the product. The sound quality of the QC3 is amazing. The noise cancelling feature is just okay, but still, it helps muffle rather than obliterate cell conversations, crying babies, and the safety talk. 13 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best Sound for the Money! Written By Doc, Palm Coast, FL on Monday, December 17, 2007 So, you're looking for noise canceling headphones that sound great and are super cheap? Then go read another review. Since when can we have the very best technology available, and pay nothing for it? I have spent almost a year researching and listening to tens of noise canceling headphones with great sound. I finally decided the Bose 3's were the best buy for the quality I expected. And yes, you do pay more for QUALITY. These headphones are extremely light weight, produce incredible sound throughout the full spectrum we sub par humans can hear; and eliminate about 90% of ambient noise when listening to your favorite music at a reasonable level, about 50% of the maximum volume. For those of you who think these are expensive, and want complete elimination of all ambient sound; go buy a par of aircraft designed headphones for pilots. You'll pay about triple the price of these if that is what you want. And believe me, they are big and cumbersome. Not the type of headphones you would pack in your suitcase. I got exactly what I paid for with the Bose 3's: Great sound, great comfort, and near perfect poise reduction. These are by far the best head phones I've ever owned. Bose is a name that stands for "quality"; and they will not let you down. For those of you who complain about the cost; you should have done what I did. Bose ran a holiday special; so I received a free MP3 player (nothing fancy, but plays great), and $50 off on an additional purchase at the same time. No problem for me there. I merely picked up an extra lithium battery for the headphones. If my calculations are correct, I received an extra lithium battery for free. That gives me forty hours of playing time with the two batteries; more than I'll ever need on a trip. Speaking of which, I would be mistaken if I didn't mention the battery and charger. For one, they don't come any smaller or lighter. You merely attach the battery to the charger, and plug it into any electrical outlet. In two hours or less you'll have 20 hours of listening time. By the way, Bose states you get a 70% charge in about 20 minutes or so. The battery and charger are so lightweight, and designed in such a way that you don't even know you're carrying them. They fit perfectly in the lightweight Bose case; along with your other accessories. Yes, you even have room for your iPod or MP3 player right in the case. Bottom line: These are the best noise canceling headphones for the money! If you don't believe me, take advantage of Boses' 30 day money back guarantee. You have nothing to lose but a great listening experience with almost no ambient sound. And if you would prefer those large heavy, cumbersome headphones pilot's use; you can always return the Bose. My bet is once you hear them, everyone in your home will be fighting over them. Good luck! 31 out of 38 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Tri-ports are better!? Really? Written By Kevin, St. Paul, MN on Friday, November 24, 2006 I've had my QC-3's for about a month now, and I have no complaints. They're by far the best Bose headphones I've owned (I have the tri-ports, the tri-port in-ear's, and the QC-2's)Noise Reduction: Bar far the best noise-cancelling headphones out there (i've tried the Sony, Shure, Panasonic, Sennheiser, Sharper Image, and Brookstone versions)Audio: The bass is very rich and full without being overpowering, the mid's are supported, and the high's are very crisp and clean... much better than the triports due mostly to the built-in audio amplifier.Comfort: very light weight (4.5oz) combined with memory foam cushions means a very comfortable fit.Features: rechargeable battery (20 hrs./charge), replaceable ear cushions and replaceable audio cord, along with wireless noise cancelling only add to the value of a great sounding product.Definitely recommend! 36 out of 36 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 BOSE HAS DONE IT AGAIN Written By owen, BAYSIDE NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 I GOT THESE WONDERFUL LIGHT WEIGHT HEAD PHONES A FEW DAYS AGO........I CHARGED UP THE LITHIUM ION BATTERYAND PLUGED THE BOSE CC3"S INTO MY ZEN VISION M AND WOW THEY SOUND WONDERFUL........I USE TO HAVE THE CC2'SBUT THE WEIGHT AND SIZE WAS STARTING TO BOTHER ME.....SO I"M SO GLAD THAT BOSE DECIDED TO MINI SIZE THE CC2"S AND CREATED THESE LITTLE LIGHT WEIGHT BEAUTIES....OVERPRICED BUT WORTH THE MONEY.........P.STHEY SOUND BETTER THEN THE CC2"S...... 85 out of 119 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 37 items >> Learn more about All Headphones Learn more about All Headphones Headphones: How to Choose Headphones: How to Choose Kristen Schaub 4/16/2012 based on 342 ratings (9 comments) The right headphones can solve a number of A/V dilemmas. Listen to music and movies late at night, take your favorite music with you — jogging, doing housework, doing yard work —... 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Our take on the Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones by Dave Bar An inside look at patented Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology that goes into QC®3s. High-performance noise reduction headphones for travel, work, and home Get relief from the noise around you and enjoy great sound from your music with the Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones. These lightweight 'phones use patented Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology to minimize unwanted sounds such as airplane engine rumble or ambient room noise. Bose's innovative TriPort® technology allows deep, rich bass from a lightweight on-the-ear design, so you can listen comfortably for hours. Peace and quiet for frequent flyers Travel in peace and quiet. The QuietComfort® 3 headphones are great for travel. The included rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of operation, and comes with its own compact wall charger. The earcups fold flat for easy storage in the provided carry case. A single-sided cord helps resist tangling, and comes with an adapter for airline systems. You can even disconnect the cord from the headphones to enjoy noise reduction without audio playback. Highlights:comfortable, lightweight, on-ear designadjustable headbandsealed earcupsincluded lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of operation53" cord with mini plugincludes adapter for airline systemscompact, portable battery chargerzippered semi-hard carry caseweight: 5.6 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Type Loading... Noise-canceling Style Loading... Around-the-Ear Frequency Response Loading... Not Given Sensitivity Loading... Not Given Impedance Loading... Not Given Weight Loading... 5.6 ounces Cord Length Loading... 53" Airline Adapter Included Loading... Yes iPod Control Loading... No Volume Control Loading... No Built-in Microphone Loading... No Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Noise-canceling headphones Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 53" Headphones audio cord (has a right-angle gold-plated male mini-plug on one end and a gold-plated male sub mini-plug on the other) Gold-plated airline stereo audio adapter (female 1/8" mini-jack to dual male 1/8" mini-plugs) Battery charger Zippered semi-hard carrying case Adjustable nylon strap Owner's Guide (English/ Spanish/ French) Quick Start Guide Bose Product Registration and Warranty Information 10 Courtesy cards (inside case) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphone Technology: Through a combination of proprietary electro-acoustic and ergonomic technologies, the QuietComfort 3 headphones provide full-spectrum noise reduction, dramatically reducing unwanted noise while remaining lightweight and easy to wear, even during long airplane flights. The QuietComfort 3 incorporates smaller-sized, on-ear headphone design. In addition, revolutionary TriPort headset technology reduces the size, weight and clamping force of the earcups. When combined with advanced electronic circuitry, this proprietary technology results in superb noise reduction performance over the full spectrum of human hearing. Active Equalization: The QuietComfort 3's active equalization electronically tunes the frequency response to provide superb audio performance. Detachable Cord: If you plan to use the QuietComfort 3 headphones for noise reduction only, you can simply put the headset on and switch on the noise reduction circuitry. There is no need to connect the audio cord. When you're ready to listen to audio, just plug the cord into the left earcup and into your audio source. The headphones use a single earcup audio cable, which gives you far fewer problems with tangling than two-cable designs. A dual-plug adapter is included for use with most airline audio systems. Headband: The headband is padded for comfort, especially for long-time use. You can gain up to 3 inches in headband length, allowing comfortable settings for a wide variety of head sizes. Battery: The QuietComfort 3 headphones are powered by a single rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides approximately 20 hours of reliable run time. A small wall-socket charger is included. Carry Case: You can store the headphones and accessories in the supplied carry case. The earcups rotate so they can be stored flat in the crushproof case. The length of the supplied strap can be adjusted for ease of use. Inside the case, there's a 2" x 4" ID card or business card holder with a see-through window. The business card holder has Velcro on its back and can be removed from the case. Courtesy Cards: The manufacturer has provided 10 courtesy cards to pass along to persons inquiring about the QuietComfort 3 headphones. The cards contain information about the headphones, including how to purchase a pair.
5 out of 5 Best sound in it's class Written By Hammer, Vermont on Saturday, September 13, 2008 I own the triports and the qc3's. I find the qc3's to be both better sounding, more natural and more comfortable as well. I will say that in regards to listening to my zune. the difference in sound is mostly negated. However, when hokked up to my receiver whether listening to cd's or my pc with a creative x-fi sound card, the difference really comes through. As far sa a set of earbuds that came with you ipod sounding crisper, sorry you feel that way, but you just don't know what music sounds like. these sound better all the time. while many "crisp sounding" headphones leave you fatiged. These along with the denon AH-d1001 are the finest offerings at crutchfield for the money. And if you're listening louder than these can will play, you can expect hearing loss in the near future. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 QC3 vs QC2 Written By Mark, Newport Beach, CA on Friday, September 05, 2008 Just bought the QC3s. I went to a Bose Store to Demo both the QC2 and QC3. I was under a false impression (as I'm sure many of you are) that the QC2 would provide a more thorough noise suppression both with and without music, due to the over-the-ear design but this was proven completely false. They had me put on the QC2 first and created white noise at a fixed level just outside the headset. Then they had me put on the QC3 on-the-ear set and ran the same exact white noise and the QC3 was demonstrably better, without a doubt. They also had me listen to music on both and ran the same white noise outside the set and the result was the same. Plus, the QC3s were more comfortable. Combine these features with the 20hr. rechargable battery and the choice to spend another $50 was a no-brainer. Anyone who says the QC2s filter out more noise or are better because of the over-the-ear design is absolutely wrong and a Bose store with the experts will prove it to you. Can't wait to get them in the mail! 18 out of 18 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Product Written By John, Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 The Bose QC3 headphones worked well for my purpose, which was to help eliminate background noise in a hospital setting. Until I used them, I didn't realize just how much noise there was! I also like the "over the ear" design, rather then "around the ear" and "in the ear" products, which tend to get hot and uncomfortable for me. I am very happy with this product. JT 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones Written By David, Bidwell, Ohio on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 I knew that the QC3's would be a great buy when I purchased it as I was able to use them on an American Airlines flight (they hand them to all first class passengers on international flights). The sound quality is unbelieveable, even more so than I remember. They are light and do not squeeze my head even after a 10 hour flight. I would highly recommend these to anybody! 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Fantastic! Written By Mark, Greenville, SC on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 I purchased the Bose QC3 headphones in 2008 while on a business trip and have never left home without them since. In fact, my wife has insisted that we order her a pair for our next international trip. While the headphones do not drown out every noise on a flight they do make a significant difference and allow you to actually enjoy the flight (and your music). I couldn't be happier with this product and look forward to ordering a second pair for my wife. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Frequent Traveler Written By Jay, Fordyce, Arkansas on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 I have owned several different Bose headphones, this QC3 was on my list to buy. I love all the Bose products Sound this headphone is great than the QC2 it does the same and even better. The only suggestion to Bose is that if you want to use the headphone without the noise canceling is not possible. So cannot multitask with them on. A Noise canceling ON - Off would help a lot. Also the case could be a little more compact carrying case. Overall Its a great Buy. I recommend it and you will love it. Guaranteed. The Customer Service with Cruthfield is Excellent as this was my 1st buy with them, and is not my last one either. Great Job. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bose QC3 Written By Joel, Plano, TX on Monday, November 10, 2008 I originally owned the QC2 headphones. Unfortunately, they were stolen. I travel frequently and have grown used to listening to music on the airplane and drowning out sound unwelcomed sound. I replaced the QC2 with the QC3 and I now know that I made the correct choice. They are more compact than the 2's and more comfortable, as well. The charge is compact and easily fits into my backpack. The first QC3's that were shipped turned out to be defective. Crutchfield was so easy to work with - they replaced them without question on the very day that I called. No waiting until they received the defective product. So, no risk buying from an Online vendor with customer care as excellent as Crutchfield. The replacement pair work fine and I am very satisfied with the product. The sound quality of the QC3 is amazing. The noise cancelling feature is just okay, but still, it helps muffle rather than obliterate cell conversations, crying babies, and the safety talk. 13 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Best Sound for the Money! Written By Doc, Palm Coast, FL on Monday, December 17, 2007 So, you're looking for noise canceling headphones that sound great and are super cheap? Then go read another review. Since when can we have the very best technology available, and pay nothing for it? I have spent almost a year researching and listening to tens of noise canceling headphones with great sound. I finally decided the Bose 3's were the best buy for the quality I expected. And yes, you do pay more for QUALITY. These headphones are extremely light weight, produce incredible sound throughout the full spectrum we sub par humans can hear; and eliminate about 90% of ambient noise when listening to your favorite music at a reasonable level, about 50% of the maximum volume. For those of you who think these are expensive, and want complete elimination of all ambient sound; go buy a par of aircraft designed headphones for pilots. You'll pay about triple the price of these if that is what you want. And believe me, they are big and cumbersome. Not the type of headphones you would pack in your suitcase. I got exactly what I paid for with the Bose 3's: Great sound, great comfort, and near perfect poise reduction. These are by far the best head phones I've ever owned. Bose is a name that stands for "quality"; and they will not let you down. For those of you who complain about the cost; you should have done what I did. Bose ran a holiday special; so I received a free MP3 player (nothing fancy, but plays great), and $50 off on an additional purchase at the same time. No problem for me there. I merely picked up an extra lithium battery for the headphones. If my calculations are correct, I received an extra lithium battery for free. That gives me forty hours of playing time with the two batteries; more than I'll ever need on a trip. Speaking of which, I would be mistaken if I didn't mention the battery and charger. For one, they don't come any smaller or lighter. You merely attach the battery to the charger, and plug it into any electrical outlet. In two hours or less you'll have 20 hours of listening time. By the way, Bose states you get a 70% charge in about 20 minutes or so. The battery and charger are so lightweight, and designed in such a way that you don't even know you're carrying them. They fit perfectly in the lightweight Bose case; along with your other accessories. Yes, you even have room for your iPod or MP3 player right in the case. Bottom line: These are the best noise canceling headphones for the money! If you don't believe me, take advantage of Boses' 30 day money back guarantee. You have nothing to lose but a great listening experience with almost no ambient sound. And if you would prefer those large heavy, cumbersome headphones pilot's use; you can always return the Bose. My bet is once you hear them, everyone in your home will be fighting over them. Good luck! 31 out of 38 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Tri-ports are better!? Really? Written By Kevin, St. Paul, MN on Friday, November 24, 2006 I've had my QC-3's for about a month now, and I have no complaints. They're by far the best Bose headphones I've owned (I have the tri-ports, the tri-port in-ear's, and the QC-2's)Noise Reduction: Bar far the best noise-cancelling headphones out there (i've tried the Sony, Shure, Panasonic, Sennheiser, Sharper Image, and Brookstone versions)Audio: The bass is very rich and full without being overpowering, the mid's are supported, and the high's are very crisp and clean... much better than the triports due mostly to the built-in audio amplifier.Comfort: very light weight (4.5oz) combined with memory foam cushions means a very comfortable fit.Features: rechargeable battery (20 hrs./charge), replaceable ear cushions and replaceable audio cord, along with wireless noise cancelling only add to the value of a great sounding product.Definitely recommend! 36 out of 36 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 BOSE HAS DONE IT AGAIN Written By owen, BAYSIDE NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 I GOT THESE WONDERFUL LIGHT WEIGHT HEAD PHONES A FEW DAYS AGO........I CHARGED UP THE LITHIUM ION BATTERYAND PLUGED THE BOSE CC3"S INTO MY ZEN VISION M AND WOW THEY SOUND WONDERFUL........I USE TO HAVE THE CC2'SBUT THE WEIGHT AND SIZE WAS STARTING TO BOTHER ME.....SO I"M SO GLAD THAT BOSE DECIDED TO MINI SIZE THE CC2"S AND CREATED THESE LITTLE LIGHT WEIGHT BEAUTIES....OVERPRICED BUT WORTH THE MONEY.........P.STHEY SOUND BETTER THEN THE CC2"S...... 85 out of 119 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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