Bose Adds Adjustable ANC to the QC35

Summary

Bose has updated the QC35 headphones with adjustable ANC, potentially resolving past firmware issues and enhancing feature parity with competitors like the MDR-1000X.

Abstract

Bose has released a new firmware update for the QuietComfort 35 (QC35) headphones, introducing adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) levels. This feature has been highly anticipated by the Bose community and follows a period of controversy where some users reported firmware updates negatively affecting ANC and sound quality. The update not only addresses these concerns but also adds a feature that brings the QC35 closer to the extensive feature set of the MDR-1000X. Early user reports suggest that the new firmware may resolve issues experienced by some, potentially marking the end of the firmware debate that has long divided the Bose user base.

Opinions

There has been an ongoing debate in the Bose community regarding firmware updates potentially degrading ANC and sound quality, though not all users were affected.
The introduction of adjustable ANC levels is seen as a positive move by Bose, aligning with user requests and recent updates to the QC30 in-ears.
Some users have reported that the new firmware update has fixed their issues with the QC35 headphones.
Despite the update, the QC35's feature set is acknowledged to still lag behind the extensive features of the MDR-1000X.
The update is viewed as a classy move by Bose, suggesting a commitment to improving user experience and responding to feedback.

Bose Adds Adjustable ANC to the QC35

Hopefully the firmware nightmare for the QuietComfort 35 is over. And now, users get extra features to boot.

There’s been a long debate in the Bose community about firmware updates degrading the quality of the ANC, the sound, or both. My personal pair didn’t seem to suffer from this problem, and from what I’ve read online it didn’t affect everyone.

Which only made the debate more intense.

Now, Bose has released a brand new firmware update that adds adjustable ANC levels! This is a feature that people have asked for in Bose ANC headphones for years now, and something that recently rolled out on the QC30 in-ears. It’s nice to see it come to the bigger model.

This also brings the feature set of the QC35 one step closer to the monster list of features in the MDR-1000X…although it’s still a bit behind. Still, it’s nice to see the inclusion.

Another classy move by Bose!