This looks like a hot thread! My $.02 on waiting for upgrades. In this day and age, we expect companies to release new products every 6 months. Bose makes darn good headphones and there is no reason to force an upgrade on their part. Other companies can do what they want. Sony is a mass marketer, changing product lines at blink of an eye. Some of their products are good, some not so good. Don't get me wrong, I love Sony! I grew up with the Sony boombox, Walkman, and Sony portable CD player,
I tested both the XM2 and QC 35II as part of a vine program. Both headphones had their pros and cons. Bose has an edge IMHO, comfortable to wear for longer periods and better sound quality. I won't comment on NC because I am interested in sound clarity. Upgrades or new product introductions are out of hand! To say that the QC 35 II is oudated is a stretch. Bose is a step above Sony in terms of audio and speaker technology. Like my 2015 Macbook that performs better than most new Windoze laptops. The QC 35 II is a great product and performs better than many headphones out there.
