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In Following the late July 2026, Bose introduced its QuietComfort ANC headphones to 2026 introduction of the Polish market, offering a limited-edition Moonlight Grey colour at a discounted price of 799 zł. On 5 August 2026, QuietComfort headphones in Poland, Bose officially announced the second-generation QuietComfort headphones for a global release on 13 5 August. This new model is the brand’s first serves as an entry-level product to feature option featuring TrueSpatial immersive audio technology, which includes technology with three modes: Still, Motion, and Cinema. Technical upgrades specifications include an improved adaptive feed-forward ANC system and system, a six-microphone array designed to better maintain an ear cup seal for assist users wearing glasses or hats. hats, and enhanced ActiveSense response for sudden noise spikes. The headphones also support lossless USB-C playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz and feature an enhanced ActiveSense response to manage sudden noise spikes. kHz. Design updates include feature oval ear cups, a sliding headband, and synthetic-leather padding. The device retains up to Battery life is rated at 24 hours of battery life, which reduces hours, reducing to 18 hours when with immersive audio is active, and supports enabled, with a 15-minute quick-charge for providing 2.5 hours of listening. use. Six colour options colors are available: available, including standard Black and White Smoke, plus limited-edition and limited editions in Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint, Rosewood Mauve, and Hazelnut Taupe. Pre-orders opened on 8 August. While some reports listed the cited a price at of €349.95 (≈ $359), other pricing indicated a release price of $549.95. Shipments The headphones were scheduled to begin released on 13 August. August, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the premium QuietComfort Ultra model. Unlike the Ultra, which utilizes ‘CustomTune’ acoustic calibration and Snapdragon Sound for high-bitrate streaming, the standard second-generation model relies on traditional AAC and SBC codecs.