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A nearly $200 discount drops these Bose headphones to just $170

Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 headphones plunge to $170, a near‑$200 discount that reshapes premium audio pricing.

By · Published November 4, 2026  00:31 UTC · Updated November 4, 2026  01:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 headphones plunge to $170, a near‑$200 discount that reshapes premium audio pricing.
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The price cut was highlighted across multiple tech outlets, emphasizing the steep reduction that makes the model one of the lowest‑priced Bose headphones this year, close to half its typical retail cost. PCMag reported that open‑box units of the new Bose model were available at nearly half price, while Android Authority noted Amazon’s $160 price cut for the second‑generation QuietComfort series.

How‑To Geek highlighted the combined savings on both headphones and Bluetooth speakers, and the New York Post warned shoppers that the all‑time low price arrived well before the usual Black Friday deals. USA Today echoed the $170 price point, confirming the discount’s breadth across retailers.

As of the latest reports, the Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 headphones remain listed at $170 across major online platforms, with Amazon featuring the discount prominently and other retailers echoing the price. The price reduction positions the headphones as one of the most affordable options in the premium noise‑cancelling market, according to the coverage.

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What is the current price of the Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 headphones?

The headphones are listed at $170 across major online platforms.

How large is the discount compared with the original price?

Coverage describes a discount of nearly $200 overall and a $160 cut by Amazon, bringing the price down to $170.

Which retailers are offering the reduced price?

Amazon is highlighted for the $160 price cut, and open‑box units are sold through outlets referenced by PCMag; other retailers are reported to echo the $170 price.

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