Bose QC Headphones (2nd Gen) Sale: Lowest Price Ahead of Black Friday

Get Bose QC Headphones at Their Lowest Price EverThey’re a steal at over 40 percent off in multiple colors. Plus, other great Bose deals you should know about ahead of Black Friday.Bose is among our favorite audio brands here at WIRED. That's largely thanks to its products that consistently deliver crisp, detailed sound and reliable designs. But because Bose's premium products tend to come with premium prices, I'm always on the lookout for sales and deals. Today, I was in luck: Many of the brand's best headphones, speakers, and soundbars are on steep discount. Notably, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are at their lowest price ever.See the best Bose deals below.The Price Is RightPhotograph: Harry RabinowitzPhotograph: Harry RabinowitzPhotograph: Harry RabinowitzPhotograph: Harry RabinowitzBoseQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)This is the lowest price ever for these headphones, and their first major discount since launching over the summer. The price of the black colorway is fluctuating right now, but if you are flexible on the color you get, you may be able to snag a better deal. I've seen various colors go for between $199 and $219.In my review of these headphones, one of my major gripes was price, as they float in a strange middle ground between midrange and premium. That concern flies out the window with this discount.Other Good Bose Deals Right NowBoseQuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)These are the best, most comfortable over-ear headphones for noise cancellation. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) may have a mouthful of a name, but their premium design and top-tier sound quality more than make up for it. This isn't the best discount I've seen for this set, but it's worth highlighting simply because the headphones are so good.BoseQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)These are the gold standard for noise-canceling earbuds—I test other models against these in my reviews. Right now, they're available at one of the better prices I've seen outside Prime Day and Black Friday.BoseSoundlink PlusIf you're looking for excellent sound quality in your next portable Bluetooth speaker, the Soundlink Plus is a great option at a more appealing price than usual. It has clear, detailed, and robust sound across the full range of bass, mids, and treble.BoseTV Speaker (2nd Gen)We loved the first-generation version of this compact soundbar because of its tiny-but-mighty size. Ultimately, it's a simple and streamlined way to upgrade your TV sound.The One Deal I Would AvoidThe Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) are also on sale right now for $169, down from $359. For $30 more (depending on colorway), you can get the new second-generation version. If you can swing it, I would splurge for the upgrade.Power up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore. Subscribe Today.Harry Rabinowitz is a commerce editor at WIRED, where he covers headphones, earbuds, speakers, TVs, and fitness tech. Previously, he was the tech reporter at NBC Select, leading coverage and reviews of the same topics. Before that, he was a freelance writer for publications like Popular Science and Popular Mechanics. ... Read MoreWired Coupons