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On one hand we have this. On the other hand we have genuine Bose replacement cushions that start to flake out not two years after very light use. Not aftermark
by abcd_f 7y ago
On one hand we have this.
On the other hand we have genuine Bose replacement cushions that start to flake out not two years after very light use. Not aftermarket, but their own ridiculously expensive units bought directly from them. I have no explanation for this except for it being due to planned obsolescence practices. So they can publish as many reports (that tested a whooping 10 returned units!), but it doesn't undo the ill will created by their products falling apart on schedule. Caveat emptor and all that.
- rmoriz 7y agoI can confirm this. Looks like an ingredient of the plastic/fake leather part is deteriorating pretty much exactly at the 2 years mark. Mine was idling one year after some months of use and then started to fell apart, the prior QC15 was then heavily used when its ear pads started to crisp after 2 years.
- jimmyswimmy 7y agoAmazingly, this happens even if you don't touch them. I bought a pair and misplaced them in my house. Around 18 months later I found them, unwrapped them and found the pleather coming apart. Seems like the very definition of a manufacturing defect. I won't be buying Bose again!
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- snowwolf 7y agoIt cost me £25 for replacement cushions which they fitted for me in store. https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/headphone_accessories/qc35-ear-cushion-kit.html#v=qc35_earcushion_acc_black https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/headphone_a... Which I had to replace after 2 years of weekday daily use of 3-4 hours a day. I’m not sure I class that as ridiculously expensive.
- sudosysgen 7y agoI have bought 3$ cushions including fragile velours ones that lasted over 3 years of heavy use without a problem.
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