simo_8ball 1 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Are they still the best? Are there better value alternatives?The Bose QC2's are £300 on Amazon UK. They are $300 on Amazon US. Unfortunately, Amazon US don't deliver Bose to the UK. What US shops offer international shipping? Seems like it would be much cheaper to buy US and get it shipped across.I've been struggling to find a good deal on them, and I'm not going to spend £300 (~$600) on a set of headphones for occasional and recreational use.I don't need Bose QC2's. I really don't. I just want a decent pair of comfortable headphones. I left my old ones at my mates a few months ago and then he lost them and denied all knowledge. *******.So, who knows headphones? Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Are they still the best? Are there better value alternatives?The Bose QC2's are £300 on Amazon UK. They are $300 on Amazon US. Unfortunately, Amazon US don't deliver Bose to the UK. What US shops offer international shipping? Seems like it would be much cheaper to buy US and get it shipped across.I've been struggling to find a good deal on them, and I'm not going to spend £300 (~$600) on a set of headphones for occasional and recreational use.I don't need Bose QC2's. I really don't. I just want a decent pair of comfortable headphones. I left my old ones at my mates a few months ago and then he lost them and denied all knowledge. *******.So, who knows headphones?I have had mine for about 5 years and I love them. IMO, there is nothing better out there. I fly 3-4 times a week so they paid for themslves really quickly. I tried the QC3 but I like the over the ear better than the on ear. You cannot go wrong with Bose. Link to post Share on other sites
simo_8ball 1 Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 I have had mine for about 5 years and I love them. IMO, there is nothing better out there. I fly 3-4 times a week so they paid for themslves really quickly. I tried the QC3 but I like the over the ear better than the on ear. You cannot go wrong with Bose.Are they worth $600 though? I can't justify that for use indoors and occasional journeys when I can get something that will work just fine (such that I wouldn't particularly notice the difference) for less than 1/2 the price, and maybe for ~$100.I'm willing to get the Bose QC2s if I can get them for $350ish, but I'm really struggling to find them for anywhere near that. I'd like to know what other models and makes are recommended, or if anyone can find Bose for a good price. Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Are they worth $600 though? I can't justify that for use indoors and occasional journeys when I can get something that will work just fine (such that I wouldn't particularly notice the difference) for less than 1/2 the price, and maybe for ~$100.I'm willing to get the Bose QC2s if I can get them for $350ish, but I'm really struggling to find them for anywhere near that. I'd like to know what other models and makes are recommended, or if anyone can find Bose for a good price.I got mine for $300 US at the Bose store. Are they worth that? Definitely....$600 maybe...if you would use them ALOT, if not probably not.Will Bose ship direct? Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Bose.com has them for $299. See if they will ship to your postal code..... Link to post Share on other sites
simo_8ball 1 Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hmm. They are £225 + postage on the main site. That's still >$450 for something I will probably only use a couple of times a week on average. Link to post Share on other sites
simo_8ball 1 Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Bose.com has them for $299. See if they will ship to your postal code.....Nah, that's US only.Any guesses as to how much it would cost for shipping if someone in the US bought them and posted to me personally? Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Nah, that's US only.Any guesses as to how much it would cost for shipping if someone in the US bought them and posted to me personally?Probably less than $20-$30 postage......I bet you could get them for less than $360 US (tax, postage and all). Link to post Share on other sites
Don Giovanni 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 get some earbud headphones. they only cost $30. and they dont make you look like an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 The Bose in ear buds are $100 US and are great as well. Link to post Share on other sites
simo_8ball 1 Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 get some earbud headphones. they only cost $30. and they dont make you look like an idiot. The Bose in ear buds are $100 US and are great as well.Much prefer full headphones to earphones. It's the whole thing about being 'immersed' in the sound which you just don't get with earphones IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Much prefer full headphones to earphones. It's the whole thing about being 'immersed' in the sound which you just don't get with earphones IMO.Agree with you 100%, was just mentioning it. Link to post Share on other sites
Don Giovanni 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Much prefer full headphones to earphones. It's the whole thing about being 'immersed' in the sound which you just don't get with earphones IMO.man, thats exactly what you get with earbud headphones. they turn the inside of your head into a concert hall. Link to post Share on other sites
SAM_Hard8 50 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Agree with you 100%, was just mentioning it.yup I hate ear buds.I have Sony headphones that were around $80 and they work very well. You have to have noise canceling if you fly a lot.The other benefit of over the ear is when you have them on people leave you alone. Link to post Share on other sites
simo_8ball 1 Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Ok, well, that was easy.Ebay, Bose QC2 used but in mint condition (photos to prove it), £110 + £15 postage. £125 ($250) all told.I love impulse buying. Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Ok, well, that was easy.Ebay, Bose QC2 used but in mint condition (photos to prove it), £110 + £15 postage. £125 ($250) all told.I love impulse buying.Congrats, you will love them. Link to post Share on other sites
showstopper24 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 They are awesome headphones. Very comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 bestest ever Link to post Share on other sites
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