BOSE QC3

[YK@HKG]

I just bought BOSE QC3 Acoustic Noise-Cancelling HeadPhone for HK$3,480 (around US$450) from the BOSE store in Times Square (Causeway Bay). I saw it being advertised for US$349 in the BOSE website...so...I might have slightly overpaid for it. However, the sales claimed that the HKG package includes international adaptors so that I can always use it in other countries. Plus, they gave me a small gift...a Mont Blanc leather card holder (that itself is worth more than HK$600 I believe).

Anyone here also have the QC3?

[StarG]

Just bought one from the Bose store in Century City (USA) for USD349+tax yesterday. I received a small 250MB ish MP3 player as a gift.
No international adaptors but not too much of a problem as my computer has the US plug too. I always travel with an adaptor.

[jjpb3]

I have it as well. I gave my first one to my brother, because the US plug works well in the Philippines. Then I bought one from the UK, which has all the adaptors like yours. I don't remember a gift with mine, though -- cheapskate Bose UK .

I haven't regretted the purchase. I just wish the case could accommodate more. The older case had a stretchy outside pocket where I could store things like eyeshades or the cards I would use when the dutyfree cart came around .

[YK@HKG]

I haven't regretted the purchase. I just wish the case could accommodate more. The older case had a stretchy outside pocket where I could store things like eyeshades or the cards I would use when the dutyfree cart came around .

I hope I didn't regret buying one today as well. One question though: the salesman suggested I should charge my battery for 6 hrs. However, the light went off just after 1.5 hrs

[jhm]

It seems normal for manufacturers to recommend that a rechargeable device is charged longer the first time - not sure why.

[CGK]

The older case had a stretchy outside pocket where I could store things like eyeshades or the cards I would use when the dutyfree cart came around .

My dear, are you sure your case doesn't have a stretchy outside pocket? Mine has one. I had put my passport and ticket jacket in the stretchy pocket like when I took that Y flight on BA.
The problem I have is that my two prongs adaptor (to use it on SQ flights) was damaged. Do you think I can buy one for replacement?

[jhm]

when I took that Y flight on BA.
The problem I have is that my two prongs adaptor (to use it on SQ flights) was damaged. Do you think I can buy one for replacement?

Don't forget the "+" when you refer to your Y on BA!

Does the two prong adaptor convert to a normal 3.5mm socket ? If so, you can buy the adaptor separately from lots of places - no need to go to Bose for it.

[CGK]

Don't forget the "+" when you refer to your Y on BA!

The BP says Y Y meals ... no lounge access ... so a complete Y experience.

Does the two prong adaptor convert to a normal 3.5mm socket ? If so, you can buy the adaptor separately from lots of places - no need to go to Bose for it.

The headset cable has one prong type. Then to use on SQ (for the three holes on that seat) I have to use two prong adaptor included when I purchased it. (the prong has one input, and two output - legs that are not same length/size).

[jhm]

The headset cable has one prong type. Then to use on SQ (for the three holes on that seat) I have to use two prong adaptor included when I purchased it. (the prong has one input, and two output - legs that are not same length/size).

Something like this (which you can find many places selling if you Google "airline adapter") ?

http://www.amazon.com/Maxell-190395-.../dp/B00083LFW6

With my Ety headphones, I carry around an adapter like the above and also a 1/4 inch adapter (i.e. the small 3.5mm jack of the Etys becomes a 6.35mm jack to plug into the socket) and think that covers pretty much everything, i.e. on this page:

http://www.headphone.com/products/ca...tors/adaptors/

the "Stereo mini to one quarter inch adapter" and the "Sennheiser Airplane Adapter".

[StarG]

My dear, are you sure your case doesn't have a stretchy outside pocket? Mine has one.

Mine has one too.

[jjpb3]

My dear, are you sure your case doesn't have a stretchy outside pocket? Mine has one. I had put my passport and ticket jacket in the stretchy pocket like when I took that Y flight on BA.

Mine has one too.

I need a new pair of glasses or lasik surgery.

[SQ LPP]

Anyone notices that the Bose plugs are not compatible withe the sockets on BA Club World? Or is there a trick to make it work? Or do we need another adaptor?
Paging jhm and LukeGT...

[SQ LPP]

Ok, I must have been very inexperienced traveler.
The same new prong was found in new UA C as well. Will post the picture later. My immediate conclusion is that perhaps the newer generation Bose has the new prong. I guess I should visit a local Bose store for new adaptor.
Cheers.

[Savage25]

I'm pretty sure I've used my QC2 in BA Club World without a problem. Is the prong for the QC3 different from the QC2?

[StarG]

New QC15's adaptor is smaller and might work better with some airline plugs (CX came to mind). Couldn't use the QC3's.