Massive Discount on First-Gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Enjoy Bigger Savings Than Last Black Friday

Currently, you can grab the first-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones at a reduced price of $280, a significant discount from their original cost of $430. This 35 percent off deal is even more impressive than the discount seen during last year's Black Friday sales.

Enhanced Sound and Noise Cancellation

In our analysis of the first-gen Ultras, we awarded them a score of 86 out of 100, primarily due to their exceptional active noise cancellation (ANC) and comfort. Bose has refined the tuning of these headphones, offering a sound that is discernibly warmer and crisper than before. Historically, Bose lagged behind competitors like Sony and Sennheiser regarding sound quality, but this model represents a significant stride forward in closing that gap.

Immersive Audio Experience

This iteration includes a feature termed 'Immersive Audio,' Bose's innovative approach to spatial audio. The company asserts that this technology positions the user right in the sweet spot acoustically, akin to being in front of stereo speakers. However, during trials, it was apparent that while it didn't always enhance the quality of music, it increased volume and highlighted some auditory details.

Impressive Battery Performance

The QuietComfort Ultra headphones promise up to 24 hours of playtime with ANC activated, and around 18 hours when both ANC and Immersive Audio are engaged. Our practical testing, however, revealed that the headphones surpassed these expected battery life figures.

A Smart Choice Among the Noise-Cancelation Options

Although the second generation of these models is presently our top recommendation for noise-canceling headphones, the noteworthy price cut on this earlier version makes the differences between the two less significant. If you're considering investing in superior noise-canceling headphones, this is a deal worth exploring.

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