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Bose QuietComfort 2nd gen headphones just dropped: Why were excited

The Mashable team loves the Bose QuietComfort headphones, and as of Aug. 6, the new second generation in the line comes with two major fixes. Here's what's new with Bose's latest and where to buy them.

Bose QuietComfort 2nd gen headphones just dropped: Why were excited

In a major update to its popular headphone line, Bose has unveiled the second generation of its QuietComfort headphones, set to release on August 13 at the same price point as its predecessor. These new headphones, priced at $359, offer several enhancements, including improved noise cancellation, spatial audio technology, lossless audio playback, and a new colorway option.

The second generation headphones will be available for preorder starting August 8 on Bose's website, with the option to choose from black, white smoke, eucalyptus green, dewdrop mint, and rosewood mauve. Notable upgrades include oval-shaped ear cups for better passive noise isolation, plush headband sliders for easier adjustments, and more intuitive button placement. Bose also addresses sudden audio distortion from loud sounds with an improvement in ANC.

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