Bose Launches Second-Gen QuietComfort Headphones With Spatial Audio and Improved ANC

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Bose has announced a second-generation version of its entry-level QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones, originally launched in late 2023. The updated model features a redesigned headband for improved comfort and enhanced ANC that better responds to shifting noise environments. Notably, the new QuietComfort gains TrueSpatial immersive audio with head-tracking, a feature previously exclusive to the pricier QuietComfort Ultra lineup. The original QuietComfort debuted at $349, and the second-gen model comes with a slight price increase over that figure.

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