My beloved Bose QC20 ear buds died on a recent journey after years of heavy use. I have some new wireless earbuds but prefer to also have a set of wired earbuds for long haul travel to ensure I can connect to the inflight entertainment and allow for charging of my wireless earbuds buds during the flight. I also prefer sleeping with wired ear buds for easy retrieval if one falls out.
The problem is Bose have discontinued all wired earbuds, so as a Bose fan boy, this leaves me in a bit of a predicament.
Can anyone recommend a set of noise cancelling wired ear buds?
I feel your pain, Mr T! I'm a longtime fan of my compact little QC20s, they still have a place in my carry-on bag but Bose has literally 'cut the cable' and sadly all the other decent 'name' brands appear to have done likewise :(
Thanks all. I had found some available online but was confused by the description as to whether they were new or pre-owned:
Condition: Almost all items like new Reconditioned – all original parts without retail packaging and comes with one year warranty. Most of the headphones are open box never used
I love mine as well and replaced them last year after leaving them behind on the plane sadly. I noticed Dick Smith have them available for $229 so there must be surplus stock locally,
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MrT
MrT
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Hi all
My beloved Bose QC20 ear buds died on a recent journey after years of heavy use. I have some new wireless earbuds but prefer to also have a set of wired earbuds for long haul travel to ensure I can connect to the inflight entertainment and allow for charging of my wireless earbuds buds during the flight. I also prefer sleeping with wired ear buds for easy retrieval if one falls out.
The problem is Bose have discontinued all wired earbuds, so as a Bose fan boy, this leaves me in a bit of a predicament.
Can anyone recommend a set of noise cancelling wired ear buds?
Thanks
mspcooper
mspcooper
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Try amazon, there are few off market suppliers
David
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I feel your pain, Mr T! I'm a longtime fan of my compact little QC20s, they still have a place in my carry-on bag but Bose has literally 'cut the cable' and sadly all the other decent 'name' brands appear to have done likewise :(
Phil Young
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There is a range of Bose QC20s available on eBay, some new some used, some in Australia or some from China. About $150 to $250.
MrT
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Thanks all. I had found some available online but was confused by the description as to whether they were new or pre-owned:
Condition: Almost all items like new
Reconditioned – all original parts without retail packaging and comes with one year warranty. Most of the headphones are open box never used
Oneworldflyer
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I love mine as well and replaced them last year after leaving them behind on the plane sadly. I noticed Dick Smith have them available for $229 so there must be surplus stock locally,