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Bose QuietComfort rollout, pricing, and luxury collaboration

Overview

Following the late July 2026 introduction of the Moonlight Grey QuietComfort headphones in Poland, Bose officially announced the second-generation QuietComfort headphones on 5 August. This new model serves as an entry-level option featuring TrueSpatial immersive audio technology with three modes: Still, Motion, and Cinema. Technical specifications include an improved adaptive feed-forward ANC system, a six-microphone array, and enhanced ActiveSense response. The headphones support lossless USB-C playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz. Design updates feature oval ear cups, a sliding headband, and synthetic-leather padding. Battery life is rated at 24 hours, reducing to 18 hours with immersive audio enabled. Six colors are available, including standard Black and White Smoke, and limited editions in Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint, Rosewood Mauve, and Hazelnut Taupe. Pre-orders opened on 8 August. While some reports cited a price of €349.95, other pricing indicated a release price of $549.95. The headphones were released on 13 August, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the premium QuietComfort Ultra model. Following the 13 August release, the product expanded into the Japanese market with a price of 46,200 yen. By late August, regional pricing was clarified: the headphones are priced at £299.95 in the UK, $359 in the USA, AU$549.95 in Australia, and €349.95 in Europe. On 14 September, the headphones and limited color collections became available in the Vietnam market. In late September, significant price reductions were observed on Amazon, with the QuietComfort headphones dropping from $359 to $199, a nearly 45% decrease. Additionally, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds LE (2nd Generation) saw a 23% discount in Japan, priced at 30,600 yen. Expanding its luxury offerings, Bose released a limited-edition collaboration with fashion designer Thom Browne featuring the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).

Entities

Bose · Amazon · Thom Browne · GXT 498 Forta Wireless · USB‑C lossless audio

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Bose and Thom Browne launch luxury cashmere headphone collaboration

    Bose and designer Thom Browne have launched a limited-edition collaboration, offering QuietComfort Ultra Headphones featuring grey cashmere and signature branding for $950.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Bose audio products see significant price drops on Amazon

    Bose audio products are seeing major discounts on Amazon, with QuietComfort headphones dropping 45% to $199 and Ultra Earbuds seeing a 23% price cut in Japan.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones 2 and limited color collections

    Bose has launched the QuietComfort Headphones 2 and two limited color collections, featuring TrueSpatial technology and immersive audio modes. Sales in Vietnam begin September 14, 2026.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bose QuietComfort headphones discounted to $199

    Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $199, down from $359, offering a 45% discount on Amazon.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Bose releases second generation QuietComfort Headphones

    Bose has launched the second generation of its QuietComfort Headphones, featuring updated design elements and TrueSpatial technology.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Bose releases second-generation QuietComfort Headphones in Japan

    Bose has launched the second-generation QuietComfort Headphones in Japan, featuring improved adaptive noise cancellation and a lightweight design for enhanced comfort.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Bose releases second-generation QuietComfort headphones

    Bose's second-generation QuietComfort headphones offer strong noise cancellation at a lower price point than the Ultra model, which features advanced CustomTune calibration and immersive audio.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Bose launches redesigned QuietComfort headphones

    Bose has launched redesigned QuietComfort headphones with new TrueSpatial immersive audio technology and improved noise cancellation, while its Ultra earbuds are seeing promotional discounts.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 26 sources
    Bose launches QuietComfort 2nd‑Gen headphones with TrueSpatial and USB‑C

    Bose’s new QuietComfort 2nd‑Gen headphones add TrueSpatial immersive audio, USB‑C lossless playback, improved ANC for glasses, 24 h battery and six colour options, priced at €349.95 with pre‑orders from 8 Aug.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Affordable wireless headphones from Trust and Bose hit Polish market

    Trust launches the GXT 498 Forta Wireless gaming headset with multi‑mode connectivity, while Bose cuts the QuietComfort ANC headphones to 799 zł for a limited colour in Poland.

Sources

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